The Mooseheads Make History! | Round 1 recap | Interview with Darcy Ashley and Brent Andrews
Release Date: 04/09/2025
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Sportsnet’s Ken Reid on Mooseheads Memories, Hockey Scouts & His New Book ‘The Next One’
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Season Wrap Up | Key Takeaways From the Year | Interview with Head Coach Andrew Lord
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On today’s episode, Brad and Scott wrap up the season that was with a breakdown of the Mooseheads’ second round exit, how other teams fared, a preview of the semifinals, as well as looking towards the QMJHL draft. They then welcome head coach Andrew Lord to the show where they chat about the first round upset against Drummondville, key takeaways from the season, Andrew’s thoughts on the current coaching staff, and his Stanley Cup Playoff predictions among other things. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:30 - Moose go down in second round 7:15 - Round 2 results 12:00 - QMJHL...
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The Mooseheads Make History! | Round 1 recap | Interview with Darcy Ashley and Brent Andrews
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What a win for the Moose! The boys are moving on to the second round after an incredible first round upset over Drummondville. Scott and Brad break down the series as well as recapping the rest of round 1 and look towards round 2 where we’ll see your Mooseheads take on the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies. Scott and Brad also sit down with Darcy Ashley and Brent Andrews for a great interview where the guys reminisce about their time with the Moose, tell their best Marty Frk story, as well Quick Hits with the boys. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:10 - History Made! The Moose move on to...
info_outlineWhat a win for the Moose! The boys are moving on to the second round after an incredible first round upset over Drummondville. Scott and Brad break down the series as well as recapping the rest of round 1 and look towards round 2 where we’ll see your Mooseheads take on the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies.
Scott and Brad also sit down with Darcy Ashley and Brent Andrews for a great interview where the guys reminisce about their time with the Moose, tell their best Marty Frk story, as well Quick Hits with the boys. Tune in now!
Show notes:
00:00 - Introduction
00:10 - History Made! The Moose move on to the second round
10:05 - Halifax vs. Rouyn-Noranda in round 2
12:45 - Round 1 recap
20:45 - Round 2 predictions
24:00 - Introduction to Darcy Ashley and Brent Andrews
29:50 - Brent’s QMJHL draft experience
32:35 - Darcy’s QMJHL draft experience
34:35 - Brent’s first year with the Mooseheads
36:35 - Darcy’s first year with the Mooseheads
39:40 - Playing for Dom Ducharme
43:45 - Darcy and Brent’s best Marty Frk stories
46:50 - Darcy and Brent reminisce about their most memorable playoff series’ with the Moose
54:30 - Darcy and Brent on winning the Memorial Cup
1:00:40 - Playing with the Moose the following year
1:03:30 - Brent on getting draft by the Nashville Predators
1:05:55 - Transition to playing for UPEI
1:08:05 - Quick hits with Darcy and Brent