Luca Ciampini on the Memorial Cup Run, Mooseheads Brotherhood, and Hockey Mentorship | Playoffs Around the Corner

Luca Ciampini on the Memorial Cup Run, Mooseheads Brotherhood, and Hockey Mentorship | Playoffs Around the Corner

Author: Halifax Mooseheads | BNV Media March 11, 2026 Duration: 1:00:45

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

 


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