Podcast with QMJHL Players

Peak Fitness Athletics / PEH sat down with Dylan MacKinnon, Preston Lounsbury, and Alex Mercier from the Moncton Wildcats for a real, behind-the-scenes conversation about the path to the Q.

They share what minor hockey was really like for them—getting cut, bouncing back, staying confident, and handling the pressure of QMJHL draft-year expectations.

We dig into what it felt like to get drafted, show up to their first Q training camps as rookies, adjust to the pace of the league, and even their first NHL experiences—plus the lessons they wish they knew earlier.

If you’re a young player chasing the next level—or a parent trying to support the journey—this episode is packed with practical takeaways, mindset advice, and perspective.

And quick heads-up: this was our first time running the podcast setup—you may notice lower audio on Preston and a couple camera switching hiccups.