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Step inside a rare, candid conversation with hockey legend Ken Dryden as he reflects on the evolution of the game—from lighter equipment and lightning‑fast shifts to the global rise of new hockey hotbeds. With memorable insights like “even these kids at Bantam level… they know what they’re doing” and vivid stories about facing unpredictable shooters like Dennis Hull, Dryden blends wisdom, humour, and decades of perspective.
Recorded at the 2015 Irving Oil Challenge Cup in Halifax‑Dartmouth, this interview offers a thoughtful look at how the sport has changed—and why its emotional core remains exactly the same.
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From Wildcats vs. Macs at the Halifax Forum - November 26th, 2025
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From the 1st intermission
NSU18MHL Game - Macs vs. Hunters November 9th, 2025
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2nd Intermission interview from October 29th NSU18MHL Game - Hunters vs. Macs from the Halifax Forum
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From 2nd intermission of Hunters vs. Macs at the Halifax Forum
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From NSU18MHL Game October 19th
Cole Harbour Place, Cole Harbour Nova Scotia
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From NSU18MHL Game October 19th, 2025
Cole Harbour Place, Cole Harbour Nova Scotia
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We catch up with Liam MacKnight of the March and Mill Co Hunters after his clutch first U18 goal helped snap an eight-game losing streak for the club.
From gritty bench talk to blueberry yogurt rituals, Liam shares what fueled the 4–3 comeback win over South Shore—Don’t miss this one!
From October 11th NSU18MHL game
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2nd Intermission - South Shore Mustangs vs. March and Mill Co Hunters
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From NSU18MHL Game October 5th, 2025
Valley Wildcats vs. Steele Subaru
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From October 5th, 2025
Cape Breton Eagles scout Sam Foster joins FFM Radio Nova Scotia during a U18 Major Hockey League intermission. He shares insights on scouting priorities—hockey sense, compete level, and skating—and praises the league’s improved training and goaltending. Foster highlights the Eagles’ strong team culture and singles out Jacob Hartland as a rising talent.
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From October 1st NSU18MHL Game - Hunters vs. Macs
Dawson Swift (4) from Schafer Gibbs and Will Luedey
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Nova Scotia U18 Major Hockey League game October 1st - Hunters vs. Macs
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Nova Scotia U18 Major Hockey League game October 1st - Hunters vs. Macs
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From October 1st
NSU18MHL Game - March and Mill Co Hunters vs. Halifax Macs
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From September 27th NSU18MHL Game - Steele Subaru vs. Halifax Macs
In Nova Scotia, One in Seven Households Struggles With Food Insecurity.
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From September 21st NSU18MHL Game - Steele Subaru vs. March and Mill Co. Hunters
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Nova Scotia U18 Major Hockey League action from Cole Harbour Place.
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Goal hilite from the FFM Radio Broadcast
September 6th from the Halifax Forum
Pre-Season - Valley Wildcats vs. Halifax Macs
🏒#14 MJ BOTTOMLEY
🍎#12 SAM FLEMMING
🍎#18 RIVER WELSH
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🏒 NSU18 Major Hockey Pre-Season Showdown 🏒
Get ready, Halifax! The ice is heating up at the legendary Halifax Forum as the Halifax Macs host the Valley Wildcats in a thrilling NSU18 Major Hockey League pre-season clash.
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- From April 2015
Join us for an insightful conversation with hockey legend Ken Dryden as he shares his perspective on the evolution of the game. In this episode, Dryden reflects on his time with the Montreal Voyageurs in Halifax and discusses the significant changes he has witnessed in hockey, from player development to equipment and playing styles.
Dryden breaks down how a few key changes have made today's game remarkably different. He explains how lighter equipment and shorter shifts—now averaging just 35 seconds in the NHL—have made the game much faster. He also touches on how advancements in goalie masks starting in the 1980s allowed goalies to abandon the "stand-up" style for a safer, more effective approach, covering more of the net.
The former Canadiens goaltender also reveals the players he found most challenging to face and shares his thoughts on the future of the sport, including its growth in non-traditional hockey markets across the US and Europe. Finally, Dryden draws a powerful parallel between winning a Stanley Cup and a championship game at any level, emphasizing that the feeling of reaching a shared goal with a team is universal.
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In a broadcast of a Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs baseball game, the announcers for Marquee Sports Network, Boog Sciambi and Jim Deshaies, mentioned that if Cubs turned a 6-4-3 double play, they would buy mozzarella sticks for everyone at the Corner Taproom in Cascade, Iowa.Zach Nothdorf, the owner of the Corner Taproom, stated that the announcers had previously mentioned the bar and that this latest mention was "surreal". When the double play happened two pitches later, patrons at the Corner Taproom "erupted" in celebration.Nothdorf said he felt he had to do something to support Rea, who is from Cascade and is "such a humble guy". Nothdorf had previously created a promotion where every two strikeouts by Rea earned patrons a free beer, and the mozzarella stick mention caused the bar to trend on Twitter for a while.Since the Corner Taproom does not have a kitchen and does not serve food, Nothdorf partnered with a nearby pizza place, Happy Joe's, to create a similar offering. They made "cheese sticks," which are similar to garlic cheese fingers, common in Nova Scotia. The cheese sticks were given to everyone in the bar for free, and patrons cheered in response. Marquee Sports Network requested a picture, and the bar was featured on the broadcast again.
Nothdorf noted that he has a personal relationship with Colin Rea, who is about three years younger than him, and they have known each other and their families for a long time. Their kids even play on the same soccer team. Nothdorf, a strong supporter of local businesses, serves local beers at the Corner Taproom and plans to send a care package to Boog Sciambi and Jim Deshaies. He described Cascade as a town with a strong sense of community where residents support each other and their local businesses.
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Photo Courtesy Corner Taproom - Game Audio Courtesy Marquee Sports
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This is an AI generated overview of an interview with Dawson Oldham of the Kentville Wildcats of the Nova Scotia Senior baseball League.
Link to Full Interview with Dawson
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Eva Beaton of the Greenfoot Capitals had a hat trick including the game winner in overtime as the Greenfoot Capitals posted a dramatic come from behind 5-4 victory over the Northern Subway Selects.
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Mustangs Fall Short in Mustache Cup Thriller
The Mosaique Mustangs suffered a heartbreaking 4-3 loss to the Sommet Cougars in the 11th annual Mustache Cup. Despite a strong offensive performance, the Mustangs couldn't quite seal the deal in this thrilling contest. Leading the charge for the Mustangs was Finn St-Hilaire, who tallied two goals and an assist.
His efforts were instrumental in keeping the Mustangs in the game. While the loss was disappointing, the Mustache Cup was a resounding success. The event raised awareness for men's health issues, a cause close to the hearts of many. The Mustangs will look to bounce back in their next game as the regular season continues.
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Jessi Doyle of the Eastern Stars scored early in the 1st period and played a key role in her team's 5-1 win over the Greenfoot Capitals. Jessi is the Firm Foundation Media POG.
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Greenfoot Capitals captain Ava Beaton chats with Firm Foundation Media following the Caps 6-4 win over the Moncton Rockets. Ava had 1 goal and 4 assists for 5 points.
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Ella Driscoll of the Greenfoot Capitals scored the overtime winner as the Capitals take both games of a weekend series versus the Moncton Rockets
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February 8th, 2025
Metro High Scool Hockey League action from Shearwater, Nova Scotia.
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Let's pick teams from different years over the history of the NBA and debate which one is the best of the best.
I'm sure no one will argue. Let the fun begin.
Pre-game interview with Cabot Highlanders Head Coach Jesse MacLean
Recorded October 12, 2019 prior to the Live Stream Audio broadcast of the Cabot Highlanders vs the Fundy Thunder.
Colchester Legion Stadium - Truro, Nova Scotia
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A chat from July of 2015 with then President of the Maritime Hockey League, Dave Ritcey.
Recorded at the Rath Eastlink Community Centre in Truro, Nova Scotia
Day 4 from the 2019 Telus Cup
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We recap the Halifax Macs are Atlantic Major Midget Championship run and we look ahead to the Telus Cup!
The Halifax McDonald's Major Midget squad are the 2018-19 NSMMHL Champions.
The Macs took the best of 5 series 3-1 over the Cole Harbour Wolfpack
We chat with Halifax McDonald's Head Coach Tim Boyce about the team's 2-1 win over Cole Harbour in Game 3 of their Nova Scotia Major Midget Hockey League final
The Halifax McDonald's have a 1-0 series lead in their Nova Scotia Major Midget Final vs Cole Harbour Pro Hockey Life Wolfpack.
Macs HC Tim Boyce is here to chat palyoffs!
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From April of 2015 - from an interview I did with Zach Sill the day his #23 was retired by the Truro Bearcats
Visit the 44th Annual Spud!
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Brodie O'Keefe joins BGSR to chat about the 2019 edition of the historic Spud Hockey Tournament
CRT2019 Starts today - Visit http://charlottetownringette.com to get the Live Stream link and to get information on the tournament
Universum Media will be on site at the Bell Aliant Centre in Charlottetown to Live Stream games from Friday to Sunday
Amelia Hatfield post game USports Women's Rugby Championship 2018
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Maritime Football Limited & the CFL make an important announcement for football in the Atlantic Region
Anthony LeBlanc and Bruce Bowser from MFL and Canadian Football League (CFL) Commissioner, Randy Ambrosie
Valley Wildcats vs Fundy Thunder Nova Scotia Minor Midget Hockey League action from Truro, Nova Scotia
Karlee Duval is a rookie with the UNBSJ Women's Soccer team, but the Seawolves striker is playing like a veteran.
The Fundy Thunder are a brand new team in the Nova Scotia Minor Midget AAA Hockey League. HC Tim Macumber talks about the league, the team and what fans can expect when they watch the Thunder play.
BGSR chats with Bryan MacEachern as the 2018 Spring Slam wraps up
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The Spryfield Attack are champs & BGSR chats with GWG scorer Andrew Skinner.
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Day 1 Recap from the Spring Slam Ball Hockey Tournament in Salmon River, Nova Scotia
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The Spring Slam Ball Hockey Tournament takes place August 4th & 5th at Deuville's Rink in Salmon River, Nova Scotia. Bryan MacEachern is one of the organizers and he joins to talk about the event
We chat with Asst. Offensive Coach Mike Squires as he and team Nova Scotia prepare for the Football Canada Cup in Calgary next week
On this episode of Warriors LAX Chat, HC Brendon Smithson talks about perhaps the biggest game and win in the history of the Warriors franchise. We look ahead to two pivotal weekend games vs the Halifax Hurricanes and the NB Mavericks and we profile Nick MacLean & Randy Milliea
On this week's show, Mi'kmaq Warriors HC Brendon Smithson joins me to review their games vs Halifax and Sackville and we look ahead to a huge home and home series vs the NB Mavericks.
Also, a player profile on #94 Jordan Whitford
Mi'kmaq Warriors HC Brendon Smithson talks about the last game vs Dartmouth and the big weekend of lacrosse coming up in Truro, plus a player profile.
We also talk about a very important event taking place prior to their game at Colchester Legion Stadium on Friday night
On this episode we speak with WR/TE for the Harbour Hawks, Manuel Fischer. The native of Bamberg, BY (GER) movevd to Canada in January of 2018 and now suits up for the Maritime Football League team
June is an important month for the Mi'kmaq Warriors of the East Coast Junior Lacrosse League.
Warriors HC Brendon Smithson talks about the last game vs the Halifax Hurricanes, practice insights, the Dartmouth Bandits match up and a player profile
Head Coach Shannon Rhode is our guest as we recap the Hawks last game vs Saint John, and look ahead to their next game on June 2nd vs the Island Mariners in PEI
The Mi'kmaq Warriors are off to New Brunswick this weekend to battle the NB Mavericks in Hampton, NB.
Warriors HC Brendon Smithson breaks it down
We recap the last Warriors game in Bedford and look ahead to their prep before the next game vs the NB Mavericks, plus a player profile
Former Halifax West Warriors and Saint Mary's Huskies player Josh Chrvala is our guest. Josh is 1st year player in the Maritime Football League
Mi'Kmaq Warriors Head Coach Brendon Smithson is the guest as we chat about their last game vs the Dartmouth Bandits and the next game vs the Halifax Hurricanes.
The Warriors are part of the East Coast Junior Lacrosse League.
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A chat with Micah Brown of the Halifax Harbour Hawks - members of the Maritime Football League
The Mi'kmaq Warriors play in the East Coast Junior Lacrosse League (ECJLL) and their home games are in Truro, Nova Scotia at Colchester Legion Stadium