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