Matthew Wuest is the Halifax Mooseheads' beat reporter at Metro Halifax. His blog, The Q Files, complements his coverage in Metro Halifax, focusing primarily on the Mooseheads but also on other teams in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Follow him on Twitter @metroqfiles.

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May 30, 2008

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Bourdon killed in motorcycle crash: Report

May 29, 2008

TSN.ca is reporting that former Cape Breton Screaming Eagles defenceman Luc Bourdon has been killed.

Mooseheads' schedule announced

May 28, 2008

The Halifax Mooseheads open the 2008-09 season on Sept. 12 on the road against the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles.

Mooseheads invite Lodge for tryout

May 26, 2008

Zack came to the attention of Allie MacDonald, the chief scout for the Mooseheads, it is understood, as a result of Zack's play with 'AAA' Major Junior Ice Pak for four games this past winter.

Swan closes in on contract

May 21, 2008

Halifax Mooseheads forward Bryce Swan said Wednesday contract talks with the Anaheim Ducks "are progressing quite nicely."

Vincent leaves Nest: Report

May 20, 2008

Pascal Vincent is stepping down as head coach and general manager of the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles and will take over the same responsibilities with the new Verdun Junior, RDS.ca is reporting.

MacMillan heads to AHL

May 16, 2008

Halifax Mooseheads forward Logan MacMillan has joined the American Hockey League's Portland Pirates on an amateur tryout contract. He will be available to the Anaheim Ducks' top minor-league affiliate for the AHL semifinals against the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins.

Patenaude's season-ending Mooseheads comments

May 01, 2008

The following is a look at the highlights of Marcel Patenaude’s press conference on Wednesday...

Bodnarchuk heads to Providence

April 30, 2008

Andrew Bodnarchuk has signed an amateur tryout contract with the Providence Bruins and will be on the American Hockey League team's roster for the Calder Cup playoffs.

Russell, Patenaude back; Smith leaves Herd

April 30, 2008

The Halifax Mooseheads have extended the contract of head coach Cam Russell by two years and announced that general manager Marcel Patenaude will be with the team for two more seasons as well.

Moose to hold meetings this week

April 27, 2008

If you're expecting sweeping staffing changes in the Halifax Mooseheads' coaching department in the coming weeks, you might be waiting longer than you think.

Injuries didn't stop the Moose

April 26, 2008

Whatever it was that led to the Halifax Mooseheads' downfall, it wasn't injuries.

Mooseheads shocker: Marchand scratched

April 25, 2008

The Halifax Mooseheads made prized trade-deadline acquisition Brad Marchand a healthy scratch...

Mooseheads vs. Olympiques: Game 4 Lines

April 25, 2008

Halifax Mooseheads lines, defence pairings and goaltenders for Wednesday's QMJHL semifinal...

Mooseheads vs. Olympiques: Game 3 Lines

April 24, 2008

Halifax Mooseheads lines, defence pairings and goaltenders for Wednesday's QMJHL semifinal...

Mooseheads prepare for Game 3

April 23, 2008

The Halifax Mooseheads are trailing the Gatineau Olympiques 2-0 in the QMJHL best-of-seven...

Hillier in, Bouchard questionable

April 21, 2008

The Halifax Mooseheads will get top regular-season goal-scorer Ryan Hillier back in the lineup for Game 3 of the QMJHL semifinal against the Gatineau Olympiques.

Mooseheads vs. Olympiques: Game 2 Live Blog

April 20, 2008

The following is the transcript of tonight’s live blog of Game 2 of the QMJHL semifinals between the Halifax Mooseheads and Gatineau Olympiques.

Mooseheads vs. Olympiques: Game 2 Lines

April 20, 2008

Hillier injured in loss

April 19, 2008

The Halifax Mooseheads were without left-winger Ryan Hillier in overtime of their 2-1 overtime loss to the Gatineau Olympiques on Saturday.

Mooseheads vs. Olympiques: Game 1 Live Blog

April 19, 2008

The game has great pace from the opening faceoff, which comes as a bit of a surprise given the lengthy weeklong layoff for both teams.

Mooseheads vs. Olympiques: Game 1 Lines

April 19, 2008

Lines, defence pairings and goaltenders for Saturday's QMJHL semifinal Game 1 between the Halifax Mooseheads and the Gatineau Olympiques at the Metro Centre:

Groulx chimes in with more on Herd

April 18, 2008

Gatineau Olympiques head coach Benoit Groulx has caused somewhat of a stir with his comments about Halifax Mooseheads goaltender Mark Yetman, but he had other things to say about the upcoming QMJHL semifinal. Here’s a snapshot.

Comments from the Mooseheads on Olympiques series

April 18, 2008

Metro Halifax has had plenty of coverage this week of the upcoming QMJHL semifinal between the Halifax Mooseheads and Gatineau Olympiques, but here are some more comments from the Mooseheads on the best-of-seven series.

Swan expected back for Game 1

April 13, 2008

Bryce Swan will "definitely" be back in the Halifax Mooseheads' lineup on Saturday for Game 1 of the QMJHL semifinals against the Gatineau Olympiques, general manager Marcel Patenaude said Sunday.

Mooseheads vs. Screaming Eagles: Game 5 blog transcript

April 11, 2008

The Halifax Mooseheads are hosting the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles tonight at the Metro Centre for Game 5 of the QMJHL best-of-seven quarter-finals.

Mooseheads vs. Screaming Eagles: Game 5 Lines

April 11, 2008

Lines for Game 5 of the QMJHL quarterfinal between the Halifax Mooseheads and Cape Breton Screaming Eagles on Friday at the Metro Centre.

Swan could sit out again

April 10, 2008

Halifax Mooseheads forward Bryce Swan is listed as day-to-day with a concussion and there is a chance he will miss his second straight game on Friday.

Mooseheads vs. Screaming Eagles: Game 4 Lines

April 09, 2008

Halifax Mooseheads lines for Game 4 of the QMJHL quarterfinal against Cape Breton Screaming Eagles on Wednesday at Centre 200 in Sydney.

Swan injured in win over Eagles

April 09, 2008

Halifax Mooseheads forward Bryce Swan may have a slight concussion after taking a couple of bumps in Tuesday's win over the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles, a 4-3 triple-overtime thriller in Sydney.