Pre-season Game vs Cape Breton

Opponent: Cape Breton Eagles
Where: St. Margaret's Centre
When: August 20, 2025
Time: 7:00pm
Tickets: $18.50

Cape Breton Eagles
Pre-season record: 1-0-0-0, 2pts
Goals for: 3
Goals against: 0
Head coach: Sylvain Couturier
Scoring leader: Jacob Hartlin (1G & 1A)

Halifax Mooseheads
Pre-season record: 0-1-0-0, 0pts
Goals for: 0
Goals against: 3
Head coach: Brad MacKenzie
Scoring leader: n/a

Notes

• This is the second of 4 games between these provincial rivals during the pre-season, Cape Breton took the first game last night in Sydney 3-0. 
• Here is Halifax's roster for tonight - it's a mix of veterans and 2025 draft picks 

• You can watch the game on the Mooseheads YouTube channel. 
• Roster moves will most likely be made tonight but announced tomorrow morning. 
• Tickets are sold out for this evening which is not surprising since there's only 1,000 seats.

Pre-season Game: at Cape Breton

Opponent: Cape Breton Eagles
Where: Glace Bay Miners Forum
When: August 23, 2022
Time: 7:00pm
Tickets: $5

Halifax Mooseheads
Preseason record: 0-0-0-0, 0pts
Goals for: 0
Goals against: 0
Head coach: Sylvain Favreau
Scoring leader: n/a
Leading goaltender: n/a

Cape Breton Screaming Eagles
Preseason record: 0-1-0-0, 0pts
Goals for: 2
Goals against: 6
Head coach: Jon Goyens
Scoring leader: Kiefer Avery (1G)
Leading goaltender: Xavier Farrah 0-1-0-0 

Notes

• This is the first game for our Halifax Mooseheads during the 2022 pre-season 
• Cape Breton posted that tonight’s game will not be broadcasted live 
• Rosters for the match have not been released but I suspect they will be filled with rookies
• The two teams will meet again tomorrow in Halifax 

Pre-season Game vs. Saint John

Opponent: Saint John Sea Dogs
Where: Scotiabank Centre
When: September 24, 2021
Time: 7:00 p.m.

Saint John Sea Dogs
Preseason record: 5-1-1-0, 11pts
Goals for: 42
Goals against: 22
Head coach: Gordie Dwyer
Scoring leader: Carter McCluskey (4G & 4A)

Halifax Mooseheads
Preseason record: 5-1-0-0, 10pts
Goals for: 26
Goals against: 15
Head coach: Sylvain Favreau
Scoring leader: Robert Orr (4G & 4A)

Notes

• This is the pre-season finale, Halifax will now take the week after the game to practice before travelling to Sydney for a meeting with the Cape Breton Eagles for the season opener 
• Saint John has recently been named the Memorial Cup hosts for 2022 meaning the should have a good team this year
• Rookies Carter McCluskey and Nico Laforge lead the Sea Dogs in scoring while the Port City club leads the league in goals during the pre-season
• Goaltender Brady James was returned to the Mooseheads on Wednesday from the Nashville Predators

Pre-season Game vs. Moncton

Opponent: Moncton Wildcats
Where: RBC Centre
When: August 27, 2021
Time: 7:00 p.m.

Moncton Wildcats
Preseason record: 2-2-0-0, 4pts
Goals for: 17
Goals against: 15
Head coach: Daniel Lacroix
Scoring leader: Alex Mercer 6pts (2G & 4A)

Halifax Mooseheads
Preseason record: 1-1-0-0, 2pts
Goals for: 7
Goals against: 6
Head coach: Sylvain Favreau
Scoring leader: Robert Orr 3pts (2G & 1A)

Notes

• As announced earlier today, six more players were cut from the team leaving 30 in training camp 
• Tonight's match will again be behind closed doors so you can watch it on the Mooseheads YouTube page 
• Below is the roster for Halifax 

Pre-season Game vs. Cape Breton

Opponent: Cape Breton Eagles
Where: RBC Centre
When: August 24, 2021
Time: 7:00 p.m.

Cape Breton Eagles
Preseason record: 0-0-0-0, 0pts
Goals for: 0
Goals against: 0
Head coach: Jake Grimes
Scoring leader: n/a

Halifax Mooseheads
Preseason record: 0-0-0-0, 0pts
Goals for: 0
Goals against: 0
Head coach: Sylvain Favreau
Scoring leader: n/a

Notes

• This is the first pre-season match for both teams and continuing on from last season, these provincial rivals will see each other in 2021-22
• Halifax announced that it had trimmed their training camp roster by 3 this afternoon
• RBC Centre will host the game tonight and as such, fans will not be allowed to attend. You can watch the battle unfold on the club's Official YouTube page
• Cape Breton has put out their lineup for tonight's match while Halifax has not

Pre-season Game at Saint John

The Halifax Mooseheads continue the pre-season as they visit the Saint John Sea Dogs.

Opponent: Saint John Sea Dogs
Where: TD Station
When: September 13, 2020
Time: 3:00pm

Halifax Mooseheads Preseason record: 3-0-0-0, 6pts
Goals for: 12
Goals against: 4
Head coach: J.J. Daigneault
Scoring leader: Elliot Desnoyers 3pts (1G & 2A)
Goaltending leader: Mathis Rousseau (0.967 SAV%)

Saint John Sea Dogs Preseason record: 1-2-0-0, 2pts
Goals for: 13
Goals against: 13
Head coach: Greg Gilbert
Scoring leader: Alex Drover 4pts (1G & 3A)
Goaltending leader: Carmine-Anthony Pagliarulo (0.867 SAV%)

Notes

• This is the second game of a home and home series in the pre-season between the two teams. 
• Halifax recently cut Sonny Kabatay from the training camp roster. 
• Saint John will stream the match on their YouTube channel. 
• Liam Peyton will make his pre-season debut, below is this afternoon's lineup.

Pre-season Game at Cape Breton

Our Halifax Mooseheads kick off their exhibition schedule tonight in a tilt against the Cape Breton Eagles.

Opponent: Cape Breton Eagles
Where: Centre 200
When: September 2, 2020
Time: 7:00pm

Halifax Mooseheads
Preseason record: 0-0-0-0, 0pts
Goals for: 0
Goals against: 0
Head coach: J.J. Daigneault
Scoring leader: n/a
Goaltending leader: n/a

Cape Breton Eagles
Preseason record: 0-0-0-0, 0pts
Goals for: 0
Goals against: 0
Head coach: Jake Grimes
Scoring leader: n/a
Goaltending leader: n/a

Notes

• This is both teams first pre-season game of the 2020 year
• Since there are no fans allowed, the Eagles will live stream the game on their YouTube channel
• Cam Russell said that they will probably not release any players until the weekend
• Below is the Mooseheads roster for tonight

Pre-season Game vs. Moncton

Opponent: Moncton Wildcats
Where: Halifax Forum
When: September 13, 2019
Time: 7:00pm
Tickets: $11.00

Moncton Wildcats
Preseason record: 1-5-0-0, 2pts
Goals for: 18
Goals against: 27
Head coach: John Torchetti
Scoring leader: Dominic Leblanc (3G&2A)
Leading goaltender: Giovacchino DiMattia (0.964 SAV%)

Halifax Mooseheads
Preseason record: 3-2-0-0, 6pts
Goals for: 16
Goals against: 15
Head coach: J.J. Daigneault
Scoring leader: Senna Peeters (4G&2A)
Leading goaltender: Cole McLaren (0.927 SAV%)

Notes

• Halifax announced that they have signed free agent Brendan Tomilson. He will be in the lineup tonight 
• Walter Flower is the lone player returning to the club from NHL camps meaning that the Mooseheads have had to make some call-ups 
• This is the final pre-season game for both teams and the second game of a home & home 

Pre-season Gameday vs Moncton

Opponent: Moncton Wildcats
Where: Halifax Forum
When: September 15, 2018
Time: 7:00pm
Tickets: $10.00

Moncton Wildcats
Preseason record: 3-5-1-0, 7pts
Goals for: 22
Goals against: 35
Head coach: Darren Rumble
Scoring leader: Adam Capannelli (2G & 4A)
Leading goaltender: Charles-Antoine Lavallee (0.919 SAV%)

Halifax Mooseheads
Preseason record: 2-2-1-0, 5pts
Goals for: 14
Goals against: 14
Head coach: Eric Vielleaux
Scoring leader: Jordan Maher (3G & 1A)
Leading goaltender: Alexis Gravel (0.975 SAV%)

Notes

• The Mooseheads have called up several players; Liam MacKinnon, Matthew Raike, Brock McLeod, Ian Watt, Feaghus MacDonald, Sonny Kabatay, Cole Larkin, Zack Byard, Jonathan Pickrem.
• This is the last pre-season game for Halifax.
• Moncton has played quite a few exhibition games this year as they were also a part of the Kitchener pre-season showcase at the beginning of September.
• I'll be live tweeting tonight so follow me at @MC_MooseCountry.

Pre-season Game vs Cape Breton

Opponent: Cape Breton Screaming Eagles
Where: Dartmouth 4 Pad
When: August 19, 2018
Time: 7:00pm
Tickets: $10.00

Cape Breton Screaming Eagles
Preseason record: 1-0-0-0, 2pts
Goals for: 5
Goals against: 1
Head coach: Marc-Andre Dumont
Scoring leader: Tyler Hylland (3G & 1A)
Leading goaltender: Jacob Leblanc (1.000 SAV%)

Halifax Mooseheads
Preseason record: 0-1-0-0, 0pts
Goals for: 1
Goals against: 5
Head coach: Eric Vellieux
Scoring leader: Cole Stewart (1G)
Leading goaltender: Joel Goguen (0.882 SAV%)

Notes

• Halifax released two more players this morning; goaltender Simon Bucheler and forward Miguel Duchaine.
• This is the first game for the Mooseheads at the new Dartmouth 4 Pad.
• Both teams will most likely have young rosters for tonight.
• Follow @HFXMooseheads on Twitter for updates during the game.

Pre-season Game vs Saint John

Opponent: Saint John Sea Dogs
Where: Scotiabank Centre
When: September 15, 2017
Time: 7:00pm
Tickets: $10.00

Saint John Sea Dogs
Preseason record: 1-5-1-0, 3pts
Goals for: 21
Goals against: 33
Head coach: Josh Dixon
Scoring leader: Isiah Campbell (1G & 4A)
Leading goaltender: Alex D'Orio (0.933 SAV%)

Halifax Mooseheads
Preseason record: 5-3-0-0, 10pts
Goals for: 27
Goals against: 25
Head coach: Jon Greenwood
Scoring leader: Justin Barron & Caleb Rich (3G & 3A)
Leading goaltender: Blade Mann-Dixon (0.945 SAV%)

Notes

• This is the first pre-season game since the 1990's that has been played at the Mooseheads's true home.
• Saint John has changed quite a bit from their President's Cup winning team including a new coach.
• Both teams are done their pre-season schedule after tonight.
• The next game between these two teams will be the Sea Dogs home opener in 6 days.

Pre-season Game vs Moncton

Opponent: Moncton Wildcats
Where: Halifax Forum
When: September 8, 2017
Time: 7:00pm
Tickets: $10.00

Moncton Wildcats
Preseason record: 5-0-1-0, 11pts
Goals for: 28
Goals against: 13
Head coach: Darren Rumble
Scoring leader: Daniil Kuzmin (4G & 6A)
Leading goaltender: Mark Grametbauer (1.000 SAV%)

Halifax Mooseheads
Preseason record: 4-2-0-0, 8pts
Goals for: 23
Goals against: 20
Head coach: Jon Greenwood
Scoring leader: Justin Barron & Caleb Rich (3G & 3A)
Leading goaltender: Raphael Blais (0.923 SAV%)

Notes

• This is the first game for import draft pick and top NHL draft prospect Filip Zadina with the Mooseheads.
• Otto Somppi, Maxime Fortier, Arnaud Durandeau and Jocktan Chainey will not be playing tonight as they are at NHL camps. Halifax has called 3 players up because of this.
• Moose Country will get it's first look at 3rd overall pick Jakub Pelletier who is looking to help the Moncton Wildcats out of the basement.
• Below are the rosters for each team for tonight's game.

Pre-season Game at Cape Breton

Opponent: Cape Breton Screaming Eagles
Where: Membertou Sport & Wellness Centre
When: August 25, 2016
Time: 7:00pm
Tickets: $10.00

Halifax Mooseheads
Preseason record: 3-1-0-0, 6pts
Goals for: 17
Goals against: 14
Head coach: Jon Greenwood
Scoring leader: Xavier Parent & Caleb Rich (2G & 3A)
Leading goaltender: Raphael Blais (0.923 SAV%)

Cape Breton Screaming Eagles
Preseason record: 1-1-1-1, 4pts
Goals for: 16
Goals against: 16
Head coach: Marc-Andre Dumont
Scoring leader: Antoine Rochon (4G & 2A)
Leading goaltender: Tommy DaSilva (0.885 SAV%)

Notes

• This is the second game of a home and home series between these two provincial rivals. Xavier Parent scored the OT winner on Wednesday to give the Mooseheads a victory.
• The two teams didn't meet during the rookie challenge over the weekend.
• Halifax and Cape Breton have young line-ups for tonight's game.
• You can find the roster for the Herd below

Pre-season Game vs. Charlottetown

Opponent: Charlottetown Islanders
Where: Halifax Forum
When: August 28, 2016
Time: 3:00pm
Tickets: $10.00

Charlottetown Islanders
Preseason record: 2-4-0-0, 4pts
Goals for: 19
Goals against: 30
Head coach: Jim Hulton
Scoring leader: Chris Chaddock (2G & 3A)
Leading goaltender: Blade Mann-Dixon (0.963 GAA)

Halifax MooseheadsPreseason record: 3-2-0-0, 6pts
Goals for: 13
Goals against: 16
Head coach: Andre Tourigny
Scoring leader: Raphael Lavoie (4G)
Leading goaltender: Alexis Gravel (0.835 GAA)

Notes

• Halifax is looking for their first win of the pre-season.
• Nico Hischier, the Herd's 2016 import draft pick, makes his pre-season debut today.
• This is the second game of the home and home series between the Islanders and Mooseheads

Pre-season Game at Cape Breton

Opponent: Cape Breton Screaming Eagles
Where: County Arena (Coxheath, NS)
When: August 24, 2016
Time: 7:00pm
Tickets: $8.00

Halifax Mooseheads
Preseason record: 3-0-0-0, 6pts
Goals for: 12
Goals against: 6
Head coach: Andre Tourigny
Scoring leader: Raphael Lavoie (4G)
Leading goaltender: Kirklin Allen (1.000 GAA)

Cape Breton Screaming Eagles
Preseason record: 2-1-0-0, 4pts
Goals for: 21
Goals against: 10
Head coach: Jim Hulton
Scoring leader: Drake Batherson (3G & 2A)
Leading goaltender: Colten Ellis (0.944 GAA)

Notes

• This is the first full team pre-season game of the year although there will be a lot of names missing.
• Halifax and Cape Breton did not meet during the rookie tournament this past weekend.
• The two teams will meet again on September 16 in Halifax.
• Lines can be seen below for your Mooseheads

Photo - Scott MacIntosh

Pre-season Game vs. Charlottetown

The Halifax Mooseheads continue their preseason tonight in Truro against the Charlottetown Islanders

Opponent: Charlottetown Islanders
Where: Rath Eastlink Community Centre (Truro)
When: August 22nd 2015
Time: 7:00pm
Tickets: $10.00

Charlottetown Islanders
Preseason record: 2-0-0-0, 6pts
Goals for: 17
Goals against: 5
Head coach: Jim Hulton
Scoring leader: David Comeau (2G & 4A)
Leading goaltender: Matthew Welsh (0.00 GAA)

Halifax Mooseheads
Preseason record: 0-2-0-0, 0pts
Goals for: 5
Goals against: 9
Head coach: Dominique Ducharme
Scoring leader: Arnaud Durandeau (3A)
Leading goaltender: Kevin Martin (0.00 GAA)


Notes...

• Tickets can be purchased at the arena or online only now after the Mooseheads box office sold out of their limited amount of tickets
• Halifax is looking for their first win in the preseason
• This is the first meeting against the Islanders in the preseason

Here are the official line-ups for tonight’s preseason game:

PRESEASON: at Cape Breton

GAMEDAY

Pre-season Game #6

Opponent: Cape Breton Screaming Eagles
When: September 6, 2014
Where: Emera Centre Northside
Time: 7:00pm
Tickets:

Halifax Mooseheads
Preseason record: 2-1-0-1, 5pts
Goals for: 10
Goals against: 10
Head coach: Dom Ducharme
Scoring leader: Vincent Watt (1G & 2A)
Leading goaltender: Zachary Fucale (0.00 GAA)

Cape Breton Screaming Eagles
Preseason record: 1-1-0-0, 2pts
Goals for: 6
Goals against: 10
Head coach: Marc-Andre Dumont
Scoring leader: Jacob Smith (2G & 0A)
Leading goaltender: Francois Brassard (3.00 GAA)

Notes...

• This is the last preseason game for both teams
• Cape Breton spent the last 8 days of August in Russia representing Canada at the Junior Club World Cup
• Ryan Falkenham will be wearing the C for the first time this season
• Season starts in 6 days guys!! 

OTHER GAMES

Saint John vs. Charlottetown

Gatineau vs. Ottawa

PRESEASON: vs Saint John

GAMEDAY

Pre-season Game #4

Opponent: Saint John Sea Dogs
When: August 23, 2014
Where: Rath Eastlink Community Centre (Truro)
Time: 7:00pm
Tickets: $8.50



Saint John Sea Dogs
Preseason record: 2-1-0-0, 4pts
Goals for: 10
Goals against: 5
Head coach: Mike Kelly Ross Yates
Scoring leader: Stefano Pezzetta (3G & 1A)
Leading goaltender: Sebastien Auger (0.00 GAA)

Halifax Mooseheads 
Preseason record: 1-1-0-1, 3pts
Goals for: 6
Goals against: 7
Head coach: Dom Ducharme
Scoring leader: Brandon Vuic (1G & 1A)
Leading goaltender: Christofer Langlais (0.00 GAA)

Notes...

• A year to the day has Truro hosting another game at the RECC
• Tickets can be purchased at the arena or online only now after the Mooseheads box office sold out of their limited amount of tickets
• Halifax visited Saint John last night and skated away with a 1-0 shootout loss
• Follow me during tonight's game for live tweets 

OTHER GAMES

Gatineau vs. Rouyn-Noranda
Québec vs. Chicoutimi
Baie-Comeau vs. Rimouski
Acadie-Bathurst vs. Moncton 

PRESEASON: at Saint John

GAMEDAY

Pre-season Game #3

Opponent: Saint John Sea Dogs
When: August 22, 2014
Where: Harour Station
Time: 7:30pm
Tickets: start at $5 for season ticket holders




Halifax Mooseheads
Preseason record: 1-1-0-0, 2pts
Goals for: 6
Goals against: 6
Head coach: Dom Ducharme
Scoring leader: Brandon Vuic (1G & 1A)
Leading goaltender: Kevin Resop (1.98 GAA)

Saint John Sea Dogs
Preseason record: 1-1-0-0, 2pts
Goals for: 9
Goals against: 5
Head coach: Mike Kelly Ross Yates
Scoring leader: Stefano Pezzetta (3G & 1A)
Leading goaltender: Blade Mann-Dixon (0.00 GAA)

Notes...

• This is the first game of a home and home between these two teams this weekend
• Expect Kelly Bent to make his debut in green and red tonight after the Mooseheads claimed him off waivers from Saint John
• Two more cuts were made yesterday
• Saint John's loss this preseason came against Halifax last Saturday by a 3-2 score
• Check out Station Nation's preview here and follow him during the game at @station_nation

OTHER GAMES
Charlottetown vs. Acadie-Bathurst
Chicoutimi vs. Quebec
Blainville-Boisbriand vs. Val-d'Or
Baie-Comeau vs. Rimouski
Drummondville vs. Sherbrooke
Shawinigan vs. Victoriaville

PRESEASON: vs Sea Dogs

GAMEDAY

Pre-season Game #1

Opponent: Saint John Sea Dogs
When: Saturday August 16, 2014
Where: Dartmouth Sportsplex
Time: 7:00pm
Tickets: $7 at the door (cash only)


Saint John Sea Dogs
Preseason record: 1-0-0-0, 2pts
Goals for: 7
Goals against: 2
Head coach: Mike Kelly Ross Yates
Scoring leader: Nathan Noel (2G & 0A)
Leading goaltender: n/a

Halifax Mooseheads
Preseason record: 0-0-0-0, 0pts
Goals for: 0
Goals against: 0
Head coach: Dom Ducharme
Scoring leader: n/a
Leading goaltender: n/a

Notes...

• Welcome to the preseason!
• The first round of cuts were made this morning
• It should be a fun game with a lot of rookies playing that are fighting for about a total of 8 spots on the roster
• Zach Fucale most likely will not be in net tonight or very much in this preseason
• Saint John started their preseason last night and handed Cape Breton a big loss by a 7-2 score
• According to Jamie Tozer of Station Nation (a Sea Dogs fan blog), the Dogs are looking like early Memorial Cup favourites
• Check Station Nation's preview here
• I will not be at the game so follow @HFXMooseheads tonight for updates, I will try to have a recap and a preview of Sunday's game tomorrow (no promises)

OTHER GAMES

Acadie-Bathurst vs. Charlottetown

Chicoutimi vs. Baie-Comeau

Blainville-Boisbriand vs. Gatineau

Sherbrooke vs. Victoriaville

Rimouski vs. Quebec

Shawinigan vs. Drummondville

Val-d'Or vs. Rouyn-Noranda