Liam Kilfoil and Eddy Doyle Join the Pod | Big Wins on the Road | New Coach, No Problem
Description
On today's episode of This is Moose Country, Scott and Brad break down a massive Quebec road swing – wins over Moncton and Blainville, an OT point in Rouyn-Noranda, and a tough one in Val-d'Or – including a wild 7–5 win where the special teams finally caught fire, and third-overall pick Malik L'Italien had a breakout night.
They also chat about the upcoming games in November as well as the heartbreak felt across Canada with the Blue Jays going down in game 7 of the World Series.
Then they're joined by two of the guys leading the charge this season: Forward Liam Kilfoil and defenceman Eddy Doyle.
They dive into:
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What that road trip felt like from inside the room and why the Blainville win was a "we're legit" moment
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The transition to Brad MacKenzie as head coach and how the staff keeps the group loose but dialed in
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Liam's wild broken-nose story
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Eddy's draft year: prospects game, scout meetings, and balancing NHL and NCAA interest
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Liam's invite to Detroit Red Wings development camp — lining up against Larkin, Raymond and Kane, and a sit-down with Steve Yzerman
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The reality of chasing the dream: NCAA commitments, CHL/NCAA rule changes, and different paths to pro hockey
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Eddy's summer grind in Tignish
Show notes:
00:00 - Introduction
02:26 - Wild win in Blainville & special teams waking up
04:49 – Malik L'Italien's breakout game & young guns stepping up
07:44 – Big weekend vs Charlottetown, Kids Day & the Wiener Dog Race
13:51 – Liam Kilfoil & Eddy Doyle join the show
14:08 – Life on the road
18:01 – Coaching change, staff impact & team culture
21:35 – Draft year, prospects game & NHL scouts
31:24 – University hockey
35:29 – Eddy's summer grind on the Island
43:28 – Expectations, trade period & belief in this team
56:13 – Quick hits with Liam and Eddy!
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