The QMJHL Draft Is Almost Here, Halifax Takes Centre Stage | Team President Brian Urquhart and Events East Colby Pridham Join the Pod

The QMJHL Draft Is Almost Here, Halifax Takes Centre Stage | Team President Brian Urquhart and Events East Colby Pridham Join the Pod

Author: Halifax Mooseheads | BNV Media May 21, 2026 Duration: 41:18

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


Grab a seat at the rink with Scott MacIntosh and Brad Cuzner for This is Moose Country. This isn't just a broadcast recap; it's the unfiltered, conversational hub for everything surrounding the Halifax Mooseheads, straight from the team itself. Each episode feels like pulling up a stool with two deeply connected voices who live and breathe the QMJHL. You'll get their direct takes on the latest games, of course, but the discussion always branches out-into the wider league landscape, emerging stories, and the kind of strategic chatter that fuels serious fans. The podcast regularly brings in former players and other familiar personalities from the organization's orbit, offering perspectives that go beyond the score sheet. It’s built for the dedicated fan who wants to feel plugged into the entire culture of the team. Your thoughts on the show actually matter here, too, as the hosts actively encourage listener feedback to shape the conversation. For the full experience, including video versions of these sessions, the official Mooseheads YouTube channel is the place to go. This is the sound of Moose Country, no press pass required.
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