The players put their talents on display for their last showcase game. Will the matchup allow a few players to reach their goals of making it to the next level?
As soon as they arrive in Sainte-Adele, Quebec, for season four of Hit the Ice, a group of new prospects face physical testing and a first scrimmage. Out of the shuttle van, into the fire!
The players face a grueling day of power skating and dynamic yoga, followed by a hilarious raft-building exercise that will prove to be a real soaker for many.
Things get off to a bad start with a lousy practice that sends Coach Chabot through the roof. The boys manage to negotiate a deal to get access to their phones, and finish off the day with a game of archery.
After starting the day with a weak practice, the boys show some much-needed focus, a quality that comes in handy during an end-of-day competition combining tag and archery.
Seemingly out of the blue, bad news comes to one player. And after a high-energy practice, the boys get to go to the beach-only to work some more.
The players get to put their training to the test as they travel to the National Capital Region to take on the Cumberland Grads in a one-off battle on the ice.
The players get to put their training to the test as they travel to the National Capital Region to take on the Cumberland Grads in a one-off battle on the ice.
Alex Killorn and Andrej Sustr of the Tampa Bay Lightning come to the Hit the Ice camp to practice with the boys and indulge in a friendly round of ...bubble soccer!
Alex Killorn and Andrej Sustr of the Tampa Bay Lightning come to the Hit the Ice camp to practice with the boys and indulge in a friendly round of ...bubble soccer!
The players face a grueling day of power skating and dynamic yoga, followed by a hilarious raft-building exercise that will prove to be a real soaker for many.
The players face a grueling day of power skating and dynamic yoga, followed by a hilarious raft-building exercise that will prove to be a real soaker for many.
Things get off to a bad start with a lousy practice that sends Coach Chabot through the roof. The boys manage to negotiate a deal to get access to their phones, and finish off the day with a game of archery.
Things get off to a bad start with a lousy practice that sends Coach Chabot through the roof. The boys manage to negotiate a deal to get access to their phones, and finish off the day with a game of archery.
A Hit the Ice vet is taken to task for giving less than one hundred percent. The boys are put through the ringer in a second round of power skating and intensive yoga. Then it's off to the lake for some well-earned R&R.
A Hit the Ice vet is taken to task for giving less than one hundred percent. The boys are put through the ringer in a second round of power skating and intensive yoga. Then it's off to the lake for some well-earned R&R.
The boys have a surprise in store for Coach Chabot, who returns the favour by bringing Max Talbot of the Boston Bruins and Simon Despres out on the ice. The NHLers then join the players for an exciting tree-to-tree adventure course.
The boys have a surprise in store for Coach Chabot, who returns the favour by bringing Max Talbot of the Boston Bruins and Simon Despres out on the ice. The NHLers then join the players for an exciting tree-to-tree adventure course.
The final day of training is devoted to low-intensity drills and a once-in-a-lifetime session with Florida Panthers coach Gerard Gallant.
The final day of training is devoted to low-intensity drills and a once-in-a-lifetime session with Florida Panthers coach Gerard Gallant.
An injury forces one player to sit out the end of the camp. The rest of the team put all their focus on the coming game during final practice, and then go to Montreal for a challenging escape game.
An injury forces one player to sit out the end of the camp. The rest of the team put all their focus on the coming game during final practice, and then go to Montreal for a challenging escape game.
The Hit the Ice team returns to the Ottawa region to make war on the Kanata Lasers in what amounts to the most exciting game in the history of the show.
The Hit the Ice team returns to the Ottawa region to make war on the Kanata Lasers in what amounts to the most exciting game in the history of the show.
Another new group of young prospects meet in Winnipeg to take part in the fifth edition of Hit The Ice. On the first day, a full-on scrimmage gives the players a chance to show the coaches what they?re made of.
Another new group of young prospects meet in Winnipeg to take part in the fifth edition of Hit The Ice. On the first day, a full-on scrimmage gives the players a chance to show the coaches what they?re made of.
A Hit the Ice vet is taken to task for giving less than one hundred percent. The boys are put through the ringer in a second round of power skating and intensive yoga. Then it's off to the lake for some well-earned R&R.
A Hit the Ice vet is taken to task for giving less than one hundred percent. The boys are put through the ringer in a second round of power skating and intensive yoga. Then it's off to the lake for some well-earned R&R.
The boys have a surprise in store for Coach Chabot, who returns the favour by bringing Max Talbot of the Boston Bruins and Simon Despres out on the ice. The NHLers then join the players for an exciting tree-to-tree adventure course.
The boys have a surprise in store for Coach Chabot, who returns the favour by bringing Max Talbot of the Boston Bruins and Simon Despres out on the ice. The NHLers then join the players for an exciting tree-to-tree adventure course.
Competing for a limited number of spots on the roster, the young players battle it out in a second scrimmage, knowing that this time, a bad performance may result in a ticket home.
Competing for a limited number of spots on the roster, the young players battle it out in a second scrimmage, knowing that this time, a bad performance may result in a ticket home.
In the wake of two revealing scrimmages, the coaches send several players home. The rest head off to the beach for a fun but challenging pirate-themed activity.
In the wake of two revealing scrimmages, the coaches send several players home. The rest head off to the beach for a fun but challenging pirate-themed activity.
Facing off for a second time against a highly skilled Manitoba team, the HTI players get one last chance to show the Nation that they have what it takes to compete at an elite level.
Facing off for a second time against a highly skilled Manitoba team, the HTI players get one last chance to show the Nation that they have what it takes to compete at an elite level.
The official Hit The Ice team begins to train in earnest with two intense skates. The day ends with a contest of strength at a nearby park.
The official Hit The Ice team begins to train in earnest with two intense skates. The day ends with a contest of strength at a nearby park.
The coaches change their plans due to a large number of injuries. After a tiring day at the rink, the players get an unusual break: a paranormal excursion to some of Winnipeg's most haunted places.
The coaches change their plans due to a large number of injuries. After a tiring day at the rink, the players get an unusual break: a paranormal excursion to some of Winnipeg's most haunted places.
NHLers Mark Stone and Ryan Garbutt join the coaching team to motivate and inspire the players as they tackle a full day of physical and mental training with expert guests.
NHLers Mark Stone and Ryan Garbutt join the coaching team to motivate and inspire the players as they tackle a full day of physical and mental training with expert guests.
Competing for a limited number of spots on the roster, the young players battle it out in a second scrimmage, knowing that this time, a bad performance may result in a ticket home.
Competing for a limited number of spots on the roster, the young players battle it out in a second scrimmage, knowing that this time, a bad performance may result in a ticket home.
In the wake of two revealing scrimmages, the coaches send several players home. The rest head off to the beach for a fun but challenging pirate-themed activity.
In the wake of two revealing scrimmages, the coaches send several players home. The rest head off to the beach for a fun but challenging pirate-themed activity.
Unaware that a pro scout has come to watch them, the players start the day off with the wrong attitude. A fiery speech from John Chabot wakes them up, and the boys cap off the day with a one-of-a-kind obstacle race.
Unaware that a pro scout has come to watch them, the players start the day off with the wrong attitude. A fiery speech from John Chabot wakes them up, and the boys cap off the day with a one-of-a-kind obstacle race.
The first week of official training culminates with the first showcase game against an elite team of young Indigenous players from across Manitoba.
The first week of official training culminates with the first showcase game against an elite team of young Indigenous players from across Manitoba.
For the first time ever, Hit The Ice holds open tryouts and players from across Canada their way to Winnipeg to try and earn a spot. With only a few sessions to catch the coaches' attention, the players know that the pressure is on.
For the first time ever, Hit The Ice holds open tryouts and players from across Canada their way to Winnipeg to try and earn a spot. With only a few sessions to catch the coaches' attention, the players know that the pressure is on.
The players are joined by NHL pros Cody McLeod and Cody McCormick for some high-intensity drills followed by an outdoor activity that will put their racing - and engineering - skills to the test.
The players are joined by NHL pros Cody McLeod and Cody McCormick for some high-intensity drills followed by an outdoor activity that will put their racing - and engineering - skills to the test.
While injury forces a star forward to make a difficult decision, the coaches focus on penalty-killing and power play drills. The players then test their brainpower in a difficult puzzle-solving adventure game.
While injury forces a star forward to make a difficult decision, the coaches focus on penalty-killing and power play drills. The players then test their brainpower in a difficult puzzle-solving adventure game.
After starting the day with a weak practice, the boys show some much-needed focus, a quality that comes in handy during an end-of-day competition combining tag and archery.
After starting the day with a weak practice, the boys show some much-needed focus, a quality that comes in handy during an end-of-day competition combining tag and archery.
Unaware that a pro scout has come to watch them, the players start the day off with the wrong attitude. A fiery speech from John Chabot wakes them up, and the boys cap off the day with a one-of-a-kind obstacle race.
Unaware that a pro scout has come to watch them, the players start the day off with the wrong attitude. A fiery speech from John Chabot wakes them up, and the boys cap off the day with a one-of-a-kind obstacle race.
The first week of official training culminates with the first showcase game against an elite team of young Indigenous players from across Manitoba.
The first week of official training culminates with the first showcase game against an elite team of young Indigenous players from across Manitoba.
The final day of training is devoted to low-intensity drills and a once-in-a-lifetime session with Florida Panthers coach Gerard Gallant.
The final day of training is devoted to low-intensity drills and a once-in-a-lifetime session with Florida Panthers coach Gerard Gallant.
For the first time ever, Hit The Ice holds open tryouts and players from across Canada their way to Winnipeg to try and earn a spot. With only a few sessions to catch the coaches' attention, the players know that the pressure is on.
For the first time ever, Hit The Ice holds open tryouts and players from across Canada their way to Winnipeg to try and earn a spot. With only a few sessions to catch the coaches' attention, the players know that the pressure is on.
The invited players, and the successful walk-on applicants, arrive at camp. Off-ice sessions and a few practices are on the agenda as the coaches begin their evaluation of the 30 players.
The invited players, and the successful walk-on applicants, arrive at camp. Off-ice sessions and a few practices are on the agenda as the coaches begin their evaluation of the 30 players.
The invited players, and the successful walk-on applicants, arrive at camp. Off-ice sessions and a few practices are on the agenda as the coaches begin their evaluation of the 30 players.
The invited players, and the successful walk-on applicants, arrive at camp. Off-ice sessions and a few practices are on the agenda as the coaches begin their evaluation of the 30 players.
There is only one practice left before the players give their all in the on-ice testing but an old injury could put one prospect's camp in jeopardy. A group of players get their feet wet when they experience dragon boat racing for the first time.
There is only one practice left before the players give their all in the on-ice testing but an old injury could put one prospect's camp in jeopardy. A group of players get their feet wet when they experience dragon boat racing for the first time.
The first scrimmage arrives and the players are eager to show what they've got. One of the players decides that his only option is to go home, and a Hit The Ice alumnus returns to share his wisdom and talk about his NHL experience.
The first scrimmage arrives and the players are eager to show what they've got. One of the players decides that his only option is to go home, and a Hit The Ice alumnus returns to share his wisdom and talk about his NHL experience.
The final day of training is devoted to low-intensity drills and a once-in-a-lifetime session with Florida Panthers coach Gerard Gallant.
The final day of training is devoted to low-intensity drills and a once-in-a-lifetime session with Florida Panthers coach Gerard Gallant.
For the first time ever, Hit The Ice holds open tryouts and players from across Canada their way to Winnipeg to try and earn a spot. With only a few sessions to catch the coaches' attention, the players know that the pressure is on.
Following the first scrimmage, some players are feeling more pressure than others. With the final cuts looming, no one wants to disappoint. But, some simply haven't done enough to show their worth. For these unlucky few, this will be their last day at camp.
The 2017 roster is set. Coach John hosts his first real practice and the players get a sense of his style. After a few days' effort, the group finally gets some time to relax at the beach and enjoy a somewhat home-cooked meal.
There is only one practice left before the players give their all in the on-ice testing but an old injury could put one prospect's camp in jeopardy. A group of players get their feet wet when they experience dragon boat racing for the first time.
On their day off, the players get away from the rink and participate in a team-building event, battling it out in a medieval-style tournament. The day is marred by an unfortunate incident as tensions boil over between some of the players.
Coach John is forced to deal with an unruly player's behavior. Alfie comes back to help out the goalies in their preparation and a surprise visit to camp sets the group ablaze.
The boys get the chance to develop their personal skills with J.P. Vigier in a series of unique drills and exercises. After a long day's work, the boys look forward to a good stretch. However, their yoga session proves to be slightly unorthodox, as a few four-legged friends join the fray.
Following the first scrimmage, some players are feeling more pressure than others. With the final cuts looming, no one wants to disappoint. But, some simply haven't done enough to show their worth. For these unlucky few, this will be their last day at camp.
The 2017 roster is set. Coach John hosts his first real practice and the players get a sense of his style. After a few days' effort, the group finally gets some time to relax at the beach and enjoy a somewhat home-cooked meal.
NHL'er Mark Stone returns to help out, and brings goalie Calvin Pickard with him. The professional players share the in's and outs of pro-life. Team Stone takes on Team Pickard in a friendly game of paintball.
Team Hit The Ice is ready to face Team Made in Manitoba in an official showcase game. It's the first chance for the players to prove themselves and demonstrate what they have learned in training.
The first scrimmage arrives and the players are eager to show what they've got. One of the players decides that his only option is to go home, and a Hit The Ice alumnus returns to share his wisdom and talk about his NHL experience.
Feeling good about their win, the team returns from a well-deserved weekend off with youthful energy. Indigenous NHL'er Brandon Montour and Joe Cramarossa drop in for a visit.
Coach John meets a few players to chat about their future plans and hockey hopes. Following a hard morning practice, the players participate in a scavenger hunt around Winnipeg to discover some of the city's landmarks.
The last bit of scheming and planning unfolds as the coaches prepare for the final game. Confidence is at an all-time high and the team is ready for a second faceoff with their opponents. On the eve of the game, the team gathers one last time to recognize the hard work of a few players.
NHL'er Mark Stone returns to help out, and brings goalie Calvin Pickard with him. The professional players share the in's and outs of pro-life. Team Stone takes on Team Pickard in a friendly game of paintball.
After more than three weeks of practice and training, Team Hit The Ice plays the second and final showcase game before a crowd of family, friends and fans. The boys play for each other and make good on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
John travels to the 2012 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships in Saskatoon and begins his scouting process. He hopes to find the best Aboriginal talent for a hockey camp in Gatineau. With more than two hundred players to choose from, picking the top fifteen will prove to be a challenge.
Following the first scrimmage, some players are feeling more pressure than others. With the final cuts looming, no one wants to disappoint. But, some simply haven't done enough to show their worth. For these unlucky few, this will be their last day at camp.
All the different players arrive in the Gatineau area. Not sure what to expect, the players are immediately thrust into the Hit The Ice experience and specifically the rigours of an elite hockey development program. For the coaching staff it's important that everyone understands from the get go what is expected.
Monday morning rolls around, the time has come to get things going. The first day will see the players get a taste of their first on-ice practice. A surprise is in store for those thinking it would be a leisurely skate and many of the players will see that being a top prospect is much more than just being good on the ice. The coaching staff gets to see the actual talent of the team and more importantly their work ethic.
For the second off-ice workout the players travel to a different locale where they are initiated to training like a pro. First hand, they witness how true professionals' train. Their morning experience lures them into a false sense of security that brings the head coach to call a few players out and announce that not everyone will be playing in the final game.
After more than three weeks of practice and training, Team Hit The Ice plays the second and final showcase game before a crowd of family, friends and fans. The boys play for each other and make good on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
The players have been practicing for three straight days and to get the morale and intensity up, NHL rookie and Florida Defenseman Erik Gudbranson joins the boys for a skate. The pace of the camp brings on a few casualties as injuries begin to creep up on the team. John decides to end the practice with a scrimmage that gets the players excited to finally see some game action.
The players rejoice as they are given a day off. Although the experience has been mind blowing, some time away from the rink can only help. For the injured, the time off allows them to heal. The team takes part in a fun team building activity where no prisoners will be taken.
The 2017 roster is set. Coach John hosts his first real practice and the players get a sense of his style. After a few days' effort, the group finally gets some time to relax at the beach and enjoy a somewhat home-cooked meal.
An announcement that the team will take part in a fully refereed intra-squad game the following day changes the team dynamic and teammates will now become opponents. An injury has left a hole in the team's roster that is quickly filled by another prospect.
The second week of training begins with a bang as John questions some of the player's reactions following the intra-squad game. The roster board sends a clear message to a few of the camps top players. One of the coach's old players presents some hockey memorabilia to the team and offers his thoughts on the game.
Young NHL hockey superstar, Evander Kane shows the forwards what it takes to play a power game and with only a few days left before the scrimmage the intensity is ramped up. The players are introduced to what scouts will be looking for by one of the NHL's most reputable hockey men, Randy Lee from the Ottawa Senators.
The players have been practicing for three straight days and to get the morale and intensity up, NHL rookie and Florida Defenseman Erik Gudbranson joins the boys for a skate. The pace of the camp brings on a few casualties as injuries begin to creep up on the team. John decides to end the practice with a scrimmage that gets the players excited to finally see some game action.
A surprise visit from Arron Asham, one of the few Aboriginal players currently playing in the NHL shares his thoughts with the team and provides true inspiration. All of the coaching staff feels that they've done everything to get the team in prime competing shape. Many players have begun to prepare for the last game in their own way.
The moment all of these players have been waiting for, the showcase game. For the past two weeks every single player has done what he can to get ready. An unexpected event rocks the team's roster and John is forced to make a tough decision that could have a major impact on the game. The boys head over to the Meredith Centre for a quick morning skate and to get accustomed to the rink. Unfortunately, John must also break the news to the players that will be sitting out.
On their day off, the players get away from the rink and participate in a team-building event, battling it out in a medieval-style tournament. The day is marred by an unfortunate incident as tensions boil over between some of the players.
The team returns for second period action with the score all tied up. Although the first period was filled with hard hits and some dirty play the players know that they must focus, as the next goal could be the difference maker. With scouts looking on, who will shine and who will falter?
Once again this year, ex NHLer and Hit The Ice Head Coach John Chabot travels to the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships in Kahnawake to find the best hockey players our Nations have to offer. This year, rather than scouting fifteen players, John and his coaching staff are looking at inviting a total of 26 players.
The players have arrived in Gatineau and now try to settle in to their new environment. John and the rest of the staff meet the players and establish what is expected of everyone. Stakes are set pretty high from the get-go as players are quickly informed that not everyone invited will be taking part in the main camp.
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