Mooseheads Nation
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Get ready, Mooseheads fans!Join your hosts, Benny and Duddy, as they dive stick-first into everything Halifax Mooseheads and the wider QMJHL. From thrilling game recaps and player breakdowns to heated debates and bold predictions, if it's about the Herd, we're talking about it!Disclaimer: While we bleed green and red, "Mooseheads Nation" is an independent podcast and is not officially affiliated with the Halifax Mooseheads organization.Instagram - Mooseheads NationYouTube Channel - Mooseheads Nation
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Focuses on hockey-related topics including game recaps, player interviews, draft analyses, and coaching updates, with episodes detailing the experiences of draft picks like Malik L'Italien and Jayden Napon, as well as discussions on coaching changes and team strategies.

Get ready, Mooseheads fans!
Join your hosts, Benny and Duddy, as they dive stick-first into everything Halifax Mooseheads and the wider QMJHL. From thrilling game recaps and player breakdowns to heated debates and bold predictions, if it’s about the Herd, we’re talking about it!
Disclaimer: While we bleed green and red, “Mooseheads Nation” is an independent podcast and is not officially affiliated with the Halifax Mooseheads organization.
Welcome to Episode 16 of the Mooseheads Nation podcast! Duddy and Benny are back to talk Halifax Mooseheads and welcome special guest
Neil Villapiano, a sports content creator, author, and host of the Devil’s State of Mind podcast for the New Jersey Devils.
What’s in this episode:
- Mooseheads Recap The guys catch up on the Mooseheads’ recent split against the Charlottetown Islanders and the tough loss to the Seadogs, featuring Joseph Veleno’s hat trick and some controversial refereeing. They look ahead to the game against Baie-Comeau and the upcoming battle with the defending Q cup champions in Moncton.
- Thoughts and Prayers Benny and Duddy take a moment to acknowledge the sad news surrounding Giants owner John Mara and locally, the battle facing beloved Mooseheads anthem singer Peter Baylis.
- Devils Scoop: Luke Hughes’ New Deal Neil Villapiano breaks down the massive seven-year, $63 million contract extension for defenseman Luke Hughes. He discusses what this means for the Devils’ future, the fan reaction, and the immediate cap conundrum facing GM Tom Fitzgerald, including speculation around
Dougie Hamilton and Ondrej Palat. - Young Guns Neil shares which Devils prospects have him most excited, including Arseni Gritsiuk, who’s already turning heads in the preseason, and former University of Michigan teammate Ethan Edwards. He also touches upon the growing trend of players choosing the NCAA route over Canadian junior leagues.
- Mooseheads Alumni Spotlight The conversation turns to former Mooseheads stars and current Devils players, Timo Meier and captain Nico Hischier. Duddy shares a favorite
Timo Meier memory, and Neil discusses Meier’s potential to become a more consistent offensive threat for New Jersey. Neil then gives his perspective on Nico Hischier, the 2017 first-overall pick, and his character and impact on the team.
Check out Neil’s work over at pucksandpitchforks.com
And at https://linktr.ee/devilsstateofmind

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