The QMJHL Entry Draft in Halifax is just around the corner!

This week on This Is Moose Country, we're joined by Halifax Mooseheads President Brian Urquhart and Events East Vice President Colby Pridham to break down everything fans need to know ahead of the 2026 QMJHL Entry Draft at Scotiabank Centre.

We discuss:

• Why Halifax was finally chosen to host the draft

• What fans can expect from the event

• The Mooseheads holding picks 3 and 7 overall

• Whether the team could make major offseason moves

• How the league landscape is changing

• Colby Pridham's memories playing for the Mooseheads

• The impact of the late Robert Irving on the QMJHL

Plus, Scott and Brad discuss the QMJHL Finals, Moncton's playoff run, Tommy Blais' NHL Draft stock, and why this could be the biggest offseason in recent Mooseheads history.

Show notes:

00:00 - Introduction

00:50 - Congrats to Chicouctimi

4:15 - Gabe Smith wins Playoff MVP

8:10 - Offseason begins

12:47 - Should Halifax trade draft picks?

14:42 - Brian Urquhart & Colby Pridham join the show

15:22 - Halifax hosting the QMJHL Draft

19:08 - What the draft means for the city

20:24 - Behind the scenes of the event

23:09 - Planning the draft in Halifax

24:19 - Mooseheads draft strategy discussion

26:07 - Colby Pridham's Mooseheads memories

31:10 - Brian Urquhart's journey with the Mooseheads

32:47 - Colby's role with Events East

35:55 - Gardiner MacDougall & Moncton discussion

37:14 - Remembering Robert Irving

39:17 - Final thoughts

Mooseheads legend Marty Frk joins the pod for a fun and memorable conversation about his Halifax career, the 2013 Memorial Cup run, life in pro hockey, fatherhood, and what it was like adapting to North America after arriving from Czechia. Marty also shares stories from his years in the AHL and NHL, reflects on his time with the Mooseheads, and talks about why Halifax still means so much to him.

On top of that, the guys break down the Mooseheads' playoff matchup with Chicoutimi, make their QMJHL first-round predictions, and react to a great social media post of the week from Sackville minor hockey.

Then comes a great surprise as Luca Ciampini jumps in to crash the interview and bring some classic stories, laughs, and memories from their Mooseheads days together.

If you're a Mooseheads fan, this one is packed with playoff talk, nostalgia, and some all-time stories from one of the most beloved players to wear the jersey.

Show notes:

00:00 - Introduction

1:04 - Final games of the season

7:45 - First Round Matchup

12:05 - Playoff Predictions

21:55 - Social Media comment of the week

25:17 - Marty Frk joins the show

26:17 - Marty on becoming a father of two

30:11 - Why Calgary has been a great fit

36:58 - Marty Frk's Mooseheads draft day story

42:02 - Surprise guest Luca Ciampini joins

56:26 - Classic Marty and Luca stories

01:06:09 - Marty on his 8-point playoff game

01:07:54 - Memorial Cup parade memories

01:09:33 - NHL Draft and pro hockey journey

01:14:21 - Why Marty went to Switzerland

01:17:44 - Quick hits with Marty Frk!

Former Halifax Mooseheads forward and 2013 Memorial Cup champion Luca Ciampini joins the podcast for a fun and memorable conversation about his time in Halifax, the bond of those championship teams, and the path hockey has taken him on since junior.

Luca reflects on being drafted second overall by the Mooseheads, the build-up of one of the most talented teams in franchise history, and what it was like sharing the ice with names like Nathan MacKinnon, Martin Frk, Jonathan Drouin, MacKenzie Weegar, and more.

Luca also shares stories from behind the scenes of that era, including his friendship with Marty Frk, the unforgettable atmosphere of winning in Halifax, and why lifting the President Cup on home ice meant so much. Plus, he gives an update on life today in Montreal, where he's deeply involved in hockey development, player mentorship, and the agency world. It's a great episode filled with laughs, nostalgia, and the kind of stories Mooseheads fans will love. Tune in now!

Show notes:

00:00 - Introduction

00:40 - Back to back victories

6:35 - Strong rookie season from Oleg Kulebyakin

7:40 - Chicoutimi on a hot streak

12:45 - Social media comment of the week

13:58 - Luca Ciampini joins the pod

14:20 - Life update, hockey development, and agency work

24:25 - Drafted 2nd overall by the Mooseheads

31:19 - Building toward a championship team and winning the Memorial Cup

48:02 - 2014 playoff run and leadership growth

56:55 - Quick hits with Luca Ciampini