Sportsnet's Ken Reid on Mooseheads Memories, Hockey Scouts & His New Book 'The Next One'
Description
Sportsnet's Ken Reid joins Scott and Brad to talk about his brand-new book The Next One: Hockey Scouts, Remote Rinks and Hidden Talent — a deep dive into the people who discover the game's future stars.
Ken shares hilarious and heartfelt stories from his early days calling Mooseheads games on Eastlink, his memories of Halifax hockey legends like Jody Shelley and Carlisle Lewis, and how his love of the game took him from the Dartmouth Sportsplex to the national stage.
Scott and Brad also chat about the strong start to the season for the Moose, the big road trip ahead, as well as the upcoming QMJHL prospects game. Tune in now!
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Show notes:
00:00 - Introduction
00:50 - The last 3 games
9:12 - The season so far
15:25 - Upcoming road trip
17:30 - QMJHL top prospects game
21:20 - Interview with Ken Reid
23:00 – Blue Jays are heading to the World Series!
29:40 – From Dartmouth Cable to National TV
33:50 – Advice for Broadcasters & Working With Ivanka Osmak
39:10 – Inside the Book: The Next One
46:00 – Analytics vs. Human Scouting
53:50 – Writing Process & Balancing TV Life
56:00 – Mooseheads Connections & Maritime Hockey Legends
1:04:00 – Quick hits with Ken Reid
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