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Mooseheads NationNew Coaches, Big Signings, and Preseason Buzz!Welcome to Episode 11 of the Mooseheads Nation podcast!Join Benny and Duddy as they break down all the latest news from the Halifax Mooseheads.They discuss the exciting coaching changes, with Andrew Lord heading to the AHL, Brad McKenzie stepping up as head coach, and the addition of Josh Heptich, Josh Kraus, and Colton Funk to the staff.You'll also hear about former Mooseheads Jonathan Drouin and Nikolaj Ehlers signing major NHL deals. Get ready for preseason details, a shout-out to former Moosehead Sawyer Hannay, and a big announcement about our podcast's new availability...
2025-07-2416 min
You Are More, With Emily Cave BoitWhat Hockey Taught Sawyer Hannay About HustleSend a message direct to EmilyIt started with a $400 gamble and a field full of friends—and turned into a national brand.Emily Cave Boit reconnects with her longtime friend Sawyer Hannay, founder of Country Liberty and former pro hockey player. They trace Sawyer’s roots from a small town in New Brunswick to the NHL draft, through European hockey leagues and tough setbacks—including a devastating concussion—before landing on how he turned personal pride and grassroots hustle into a nationally recognized Canadian lifestyle brand. From lugging shirts to bonfire ba...
2025-07-0835 min
This is Moose CountryGreatest Mooseheads Fighters of All Time | Steinman Shines | Interview with Sawyer HannayOn today's episode, Brad and Scott chat about the big win over Chicoutimi this past Friday, as well as the upcoming 3 in 3 road trip, a Mt. Rushmore featuring the greatest Mooseheads fighters of all time. They also sit down with former Moosehead and Country Liberty Founder Sawyer Hannay in a great interview where Sawyer talks about how he started Country Liberty and reflects back on a great hockey career that included 3 seasons with the Moose. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:30 - Looking back at the last stretch of games
2025-01-291h 30
Man That Can with Lachlan StuartCountry Liberty, Dragon's Den & Hockey | Sawyer Hannay #589Message me your 'Takeaways'.Mentioned On Today's Show:🤝 Standing Up for Those Who Feel the Same🤝 Navigating the Identity Crisis🤝 The Power of Shared Values and LifestyleWhat does it take to transition from the ice rink to the boardroom? Join us as we uncover the incredible journey of Sawyer Hannay, a former professional ice hockey player turned thriving entrepreneur. After sharing my own quirky achievement of running a marathon on a cruise ship, Sawyer and I delve into the challenges and triumphs of career transitions, the founding of Country Liberty, and the big m...
2024-07-141h 01
The Sawyer Hannay Show#018 - Josh Bridges | The Sawyer Hannay ShowJosh Bridges is an unbelievable athlete. He is a Former United States Navy SEAL, 6x CrossFit Games Athlete (2011, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018), 4x CrossFit Regionals Champion (2011, 2013, 2016, 2017), 7x CrossFit Open Workout Winner. This was an amazing conversation and I hope you all enjoy as much as I did!
He joins The Sawyer Hannay Show to talk about his life and he got to where he is!
Welcome to ”The Sawyer Hannay Show,” your go-to destination for riveting conversations that dig deep into the lives and expertise of some of the most intriguing minds from various walks of life.
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2024-04-191h 00
Hung Up CleatsBusiness: The Game You Can Play for Life ft. Sawyer HannaySawyer Hannay played briefly in the NHL after he was drafted at 17. He used his skills he learned as an athlete to start his brand, Country Liberty, founded to represent his home, Canada. He took a chance and pitched his business to a producer on Dragon's Den (the Canadian version of Shark Tank) and was offered a deal. Since then he has grown his clothing business to be sold in 100+ stores and is now looking to expand into Nashville. Socials:@sawyerhannay@countryliberty@hungupcleatsSupport the show
2024-04-151h 02
Outside The Round w/ Matt BurrillSawyer Hannay, Country LibertyOn this episode of OTR we’re joined by Sawyer Hannay, founder of Country Liberty! Sawyer shares his journey from playing hockey to starting his own business. He also talks about his experience on Dragon's Den, the Canadian version of Shark Tank, and how it helped elevate his brand, the differences between Canada and the US and highlights the thriving Canadian country music scene and the festival culture in both countries. We also discuss our experiences in Nashville and the music industry, Nashville being a hockey town, goals for Country Liberty and Sawyer’s podcast The Sawyer Hannay Show!
2024-04-091h 02The Sawyer Hannay Show#017 - Sydney Wells | The Sawyer Hannay ShowThe Sawyer Hannay Show: Episode Featuring Sydney Wells
In this episode of The Sawyer Hannay Show, we're thrilled to welcome Sydney Wells, an extraordinary athlete with a remarkable journey in competitive sports. From gymnastics and track to her stellar rise in the world of CrossFit, Sydney shares her experiences, challenges, and insights with Sawyer Hannay.
Key Highlights:
Early Beginnings: Sydney talks about her childhood in Arkansas and Oklahoma, her active lifestyle influenced by her father, a personal trainer, and her foray into gymnastics and track.
Transition to CrossFit: The unexpected shift...
2024-03-201h 23The Sawyer Hannay Show#016 - Andy King | The Sawyer Hannay Show
In this captivating episode of The Sawyer Hannay Show, host Sawyer Hannay welcomes the charismatic and multifaceted Andy King. Renowned for his pivotal role as an event planner and his unexpected fame from the Netflix documentary on the infamous Fire Festival, Andy brings a treasure trove of experiences to the table. Despite the colossal failure of Fire Festival, Andy's career spans a multitude of successful events, showcasing his resilience and expertise in the industry.
Andy's journey is a testament to his adaptability and creativity, from orchestrating grand events for major corporations to his passionate commitment to sustainability...
2024-03-131h 14The Sawyer Hannay Show#015 - Lauren Ash | The Sawyer Hannay ShowLauren is accomplished actress best known among television audiences for her role as Dina Fox on the sitcom Superstore. She is also an alumna of both Second City Toronto Mainstage and is one half of the sketch comedy duo "Cory!". Since 2020, Lauren co-hosts her own podcast, "True Crime and Cocktails" along with her cousin, Christy Oxborrow.
Welcome to ”The Sawyer Hannay Show,” your go-to destination for riveting conversations that dig deep into the lives and expertise of some of the most intriguing minds from various walks of life.
Hosted by Sawyer Hannay, this podcast aims to un...
2024-02-141h 34The Sawyer Hannay Show#014 - Katie Doiron | The Sawyer Hannay ShowKatie Doiron is a freelance artist who has done some incredible art pieces for many businesses, hotels, and private sellers. She's a friend of mine from Moncton and we go way back. We talk about art, business, and life as artists.
She joins The Sawyer Hannay Show to talk about being an artist, and how we separate people who are hobbiest from people who fully commit to full time to their craft.
Welcome to ”The Sawyer Hannay Show,” your go-to destination for riveting conversations that dig deep into the lives and expertise of some of the...
2024-02-071h 27The Sawyer Hannay Show#013 - Thierry Comtois | The Sawyer Hannay ShowThierry Comtois is a business owner and former high level hockey player who I played against back in the day. Not only is he successful business owner, but a friend of mine. He is an excellent businessman who is the co-owner of Quest Capital which is a company that builds and manages apartment communities.
He joins The Sawyer Hannay Show to talk about being a business owner, how he started in the real estate sector and his life of competitive hockey.
Welcome to ”The Sawyer Hannay Show,” your go-to destination for riveting conversations that dig deep...
2024-01-3159 minThe Sawyer Hannay Show#012 - Connor Curran | The Sawyer Hannay ShowConnor Curran is a successful business owner like myself as he owns Local Laundry which is an apparel company based in Canada who focus on giving back to charities as well high quality apparel. He also started Startup and Beers which is a networking group focused on helping other business owners in a casual setting.
He joins The Sawyer Hannay Show to talk about his career , Country Liberty, Local Laundry, our friendship, and everything in between.
Welcome to ”The Sawyer Hannay Show,” your go-to destination for riveting conversations that dig deep into the lives and expe...
2024-01-241h 06The Sawyer Hannay Show#011 - Ben Chase | The Sawyer Hannay ShowBen Chase is a friend of mine from Canada who now lives down in the Nashville area. He is an up and coming country music artist who is gaining popularity and is for sure on the rise in the industry. He provides a lot of insight that is very interesting for those looking to learn more about a life in country music.
He joins The Sawyer Hannay Show to talk about his career , Country Liberty, country music, our friendship, and everything in between.
Welcome to ”The Sawyer Hannay Show,” your go-to destination for riveting conversations that...
2024-01-171h 15The Sawyer Hannay Show#010 - Juggie | The Sawyer Hannay ShowJuggie is a passionate podcaster and host of the sports podcast, The To The Point Podcast. He is a good friend of mine who I enjoyed a great episode with.
He joins The Sawyer Hannay Show to talk about movies, sports, and just about everything in between. Enjoy!
Welcome to ”The Sawyer Hannay Show,” your go-to destination for riveting conversations that dig deep into the lives and expertise of some of the most intriguing minds from various walks of life.
Hosted by Sawyer Hannay, this podcast aims to unravel the fabric of experience, skil...
2024-01-101h 22The Sawyer Hannay Show#009 - Jonathan Lloy | The Sawyer Hannay ShowJonathan Lloy is a friend of mine and a very successful entrepreneur, the owner of Lloyoll Custom buildings in the Nova Scotia area. He has continued to grow his business and is a wildly successful business owner. This conversation with Jonathan was amazing and I hope you all enjoy.
He joins The Sawyer Hannay Show to talk about his business, Country Liberty, country music, our friendship, and everything in between.
Welcome to ”The Sawyer Hannay Show,” your go-to destination for riveting conversations that dig deep into the lives and expertise of some of the most intr...
2024-01-031h 03The Sawyer Hannay Show#008 - Alli Walker | The Sawyer Hannay ShowAlli Walker is an up and coming country music star who is killing it right now in the country music space. She has been blowing up recently, partially because of her huge hit, The Whiskey's Gone. She has put the hard work in and it paying off.
She joins The Sawyer Hannay Show to talk about Country Liberty, her music career, how we met and have stayed in touch and stayed connected, and so much more.
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2023-12-271h 12The Sawyer Hannay Show#007 - Miriah Kearney | The Sawyer Hannay ShowMiriah is the owner of My Home Mercantile, which is a curated gift shop that celebrates makers and creators, as well as carefully discovered products. and Stay at Seek, which is a wilderness outdoors company that focuses on creating living spaces outdoors made out of recycled shipping containers.
She joins The Sawyer Hannay Show to talk about Country Liberty, My Home Mercantile, Stay at Seek and how to stay accountable in the world of business.
Welcome to ”The Sawyer Hannay Show,” your go-to destination for riveting conversations that dig deep into the lives and expertise of s...
2023-12-201h 31The Sawyer Hannay Show#006 - Lee Fraser | The Sawyer Hannay ShowLee Fraser is the owner of Live Life in Tents which is an eco resort company. He is a visionary in the outdoors space. He has a successful business, successful podcast, and a successful life. He is an old friend of mine who I enjoyed this awesome conversation with.
He joins The Sawyer Hannay Show to talk about his business, hiking, outdoor sports, and so much more!
Welcome to ”The Sawyer Hannay Show,” your go-to destination for riveting conversations that dig deep into the lives and expertise of some of the most intriguing minds from vari...
2023-12-131h 21The Sawyer Hannay Show#005 - Victoria Mcdermott | The Sawyer Hannay ShowVictoria is the owner of VM Creative Consulting and is a big part of Country Liberty as she is the brains behind the marketing of my brand.
She joins The Sawyer Hannay Show to talk about Country Liberty, how we met, business and just about everything in between. Enjoy!
Welcome to ”The Sawyer Hannay Show,” your go-to destination for riveting conversations that dig deep into the lives and expertise of some of the most intriguing minds from various walks of life.
Hosted by Sawyer Hannay, this podcast aims to unravel the fabric of expe...
2023-12-061h 12The Sawyer Hannay Show#004 - Justin Belanger | The Sawyer Hannay ShowJustin Belanger is an entrepreneur and the mind behind High Button Sports and the host of The High Button Podcast. He is also a former teammate of mine at the Halifax Mooseheads.
He joins The Sawyer Hannay Show to talk about being a hockey player, being a podcast host, and all things creative. Enjoy!
Welcome to ”The Sawyer Hannay Show,” your go-to destination for riveting conversations that dig deep into the lives and expertise of some of the most intriguing minds from various walks of life.
Hosted by Sawyer Hannay, this podcast aims to u...
2023-11-291h 12The Sawyer Hannay Show#003 - Rankyn Campbell | The Sawyer Hannay ShowRankyn Campbell is a business owner and former high level hockey player who is also my cousin and close friend. He went from being the first overall pick in the junior hockey league to a successful business owner. He is an excellent businessman and person who has taught me so much about business and life so far.
He joins The Sawyer Hannay Show to talk about being a business owner, mental health and counseling, and his life of competitive hockey.
Welcome to ”The Sawyer Hannay Show,” your go-to destination for riveting conversations that dig deep into...
2023-11-221h 05The Sawyer Hannay Show#002 - Nicky T | The Sawyer Hannay ShowNicky T is an entrepreneur who is the founder of Raised Rowdy which is a country music website that is focused on highlighting country stars and having a damn good time. Nicky T is a self proclaimed "Good Time Enthusiast" and is the co-host of the Raised Rowdy Podcast.
He joins The Sawyer Hannay Show to talk about being a business owner in the music industry and his work with the worlds up and coming country stars!
Welcome to ”The Sawyer Hannay Show,” your go-to destination for riveting conversations that dig deep into the lives and...
2023-11-151h 14The Sawyer Hannay Show#0001 - Scott Bakken | The Sawyer Hannay ShowScott Bakken is an entrepreneur, photographer, and brand consultant with a focus on community engagement and social media marketing. He's the creative mind behind Socality Inc., a community-based organization in Calgary, Canada, that aims to connect people both locally and globally.
He joins The Sawyer Hannay Show to talk about being an influencer, his community Socality, and all things creative. Enjoy!
Follow Scott here: https://www.instagram.com/scottcbakken/
Check out Socality: https://www.socality.org/
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2023-11-081h 00
Live and LearnCanadian Olympic Team RoundtableIn this episode, I am joined by Sawyer Hannay, Shamus Fillmore and Casey Ward as we chat about the Canadian Men's Olympic hockey roster. In this podcast, we go through the entire roster from top to bottom starting from the net out debating the availability of Carey Price and who falls behind him, we then talk about the back end and who fits fill as defensive pairs and the strategy of GM Doug Armstrong plus we talk about the superstars up front and debate where we would place players such as Mark Stone, John Tavares and Tom Wilson.
2021-12-161h 10
The SanctuarySawyer Hannay - EntrepreneurSawyer Hannay is a former professional hockey player and current business owner of Country Liberty and Liberty Village from Rexton, New Brunswick.At 16 he left Rexton for Halifax Nova Scotia to play for the Halifax Mooseheads. From there he was drafted to the NHL by the Vancouver Canucks in 2010, played professionally in Europe, Indiana and university in New Brunswick. While living in Europe he was inspired to start Country Liberty and once he was in New Brunswick to start his degree, he put his ideas in motion and Country Liberty was born.
2021-12-0141 min
Let Me Overthink About ItLet Me Overthink About... Building CommunityIn my third episode of season two, I am joined by Sawyer Hannay to overthink about building community.We dive into:• Staying true to your values• Making meaningful connections• Unplugging for your mental healthSawyer Hannay is a former professional hockey player and current business owner of Country Liberty and Liberty Village from Rexton, New Brunswick. At 16, he left his hometown in Rexton moving to the big city of Halifax, Nova Scotia to play for the Halifax Mooseheads. From there, he was drafted to the NHL by the Vancouver Canucks in 2010, played profes...
2021-05-3035 min
Live and LearnThe Office with Country Liberty Owner: Sawyer HannayIn this episode, Sawyer and I discuss our favorite characters and episodes of "The Office", we dissect the character development of the major characters and how they change over the 9 seasons and we also discuss the flaws in the final two seasons of the show.
2021-01-151h 23
Caffeine and High HopesSAWYER HANNAY: Career Changes, Country Liberty & Dragon’s DenIn this episode Dani gets the opportunity to interview Sawyer Hannay, former professional hockey player turned badass entrepreneur. He dives into the story behind his apparel brand, Country Liberty, how he made the choice to leave hockey for business, what it was like scoring a deal on Dragon’s Den and so much more.
You can find Sawyer on Instagram at @sawyerhannay , Country Liberty apparel at @countryliberty , Cabin Rentals at @liberty.village or shop online at https://countryliberty.ca/
Follow the podcast and join the community on Instagram at @caffeineandhighhopes, check out the website or jo...
2020-12-0953 min
Huddle Presents: Home OfficeSawyer Hannay On Pitching Dragons' Den In Toronto And Star-Gazing In RextonThe former major junior league hockey player has built a successful retail clothing and tourism business, selling the virtues of life in rural Canada through his companies Country Liberty and Liberty Village. In a few short years, he’s reached $2.5-million in sales and scored two investors for $150,000 during a recent episode of Dragons’ Den on CBC TV. Sawyer joins host Mark Leger to chat about the joys of growing in small-town New Brunswick and how he’s leading a business through a period of rapid growth despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
2020-12-041h 07
Living Life Intently001 - Sawyer HannayThe very first episode from back in 2018! I sit down with Sawyer and talk about his journey from professional Hockey Player to starting his own clothing brand.
2020-01-221h 00
Poolside PodcastEPS 021 Being on the frontline of your business (Guest: Sawyer Hannay)Welcome to the show Sawyer Hannay. Sawyer is the founder and owner of Country Liberty, an outdoor lifestyle apparel brand. We recently connected during his first trip out to Alberta where I got to know him and what his brand stands for. Sawyer shares how he has grown the brand and his advice for finding people who resonnate with your brand and would advocate for you even if you weren't incentivising them. When it comes to social media, he says to put yourself out there and ignore the negativity from your friends and the internet. Why building a community is...
2018-12-0740 min
The High Button Podcast#117 Sawyer Hannay, Country Liberty & Transition from Hockey to BusinessWithout a question, this was one of the more inspirational podcast in High Button history. Sawyer Hannay talks about his transition from athletics to business and how every athlete has the same fire inside them to make the switch. Sawyer founded Country Liberty and shares his story on how he started out to where the company is now. Also Halifax Moosehead stories and being drafted by the Vancouver Canucks.
2018-05-0645 min