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HIT THE ICE

Friday, November 13th

4:00pm on TVFNX
Runtime: 00:22:00
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Bull's Eyes

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.

Sunday, November 15th

4:00pm on TVFNX
Runtime: 00:22:00
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Now Or Never

It?s do or die as the prospects face a second scrimmage, knowing that those who fail to impress the coaches this time will be packing their bags and going home.

Monday, November 16th

4:00pm on TVFNX
Runtime: 00:22:00
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Life's A Beach

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.

Tuesday, November 17th

4:00pm on TVFNX
Runtime: 00:22:00
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Game On

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.

Wednesday, November 18th

5:30am on TVFNX
Runtime: 00:22:00
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True Role Model

There are only a few Aboriginal players in the NHL today. And even fewer that have won a Stanley Cup. Jordan Nolan of the L.A. Kings is one of them. He joins the Hit The Ice team to help them get ready both physically and mentally for their last big game.

4:00pm on TVFNX
Runtime: 00:21:59
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On The Bubble

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!

Thursday, November 19th

4:00pm on TVFNX
Runtime: 00:22:00
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All Or Nothing

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.

Friday, November 20th

4:00pm on TVFNX
Runtime: 00:21:59
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High Wire

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.

Monday, November 23rd

4:00pm on TVFNX
Runtime: 00:21:59
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The Eleventh Hour

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.

Tuesday, November 24th

4:00pm on TVFNX
Runtime: 00:22:00
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The Heat of Battle

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.

Wednesday, November 25th

5:30am on TVFNX
Runtime: 00:22:00
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This Is Our Time

Time for the second showcase game! For those who received interest from scouts after the last game, it's a opportunity to seal the deal. For the others who were not approached, it's a second shot at making a first impression. This is the moment dreams are made of. Time to shine.

4:00pm on TVFNX
Runtime: 00:22:00
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New Beginnings

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.

Friday, November 27th

4:00pm on TVFNX
Runtime: 00:21:59
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Second Chance

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.

Sunday, November 29th

4:00pm on TVFNX
Runtime: 00:21:59
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The Eleventh Hour

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.

Monday, November 30th

4:00pm on TVFNX
Runtime: 00:21:59
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Walking The Plank

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.

Tuesday, December 1st

4:00pm on TVFNX
Runtime: 00:22:00
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Brass Tacks

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.

Wednesday, December 2nd

5:30am on TVFNX
Runtime: 00:21:59
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Welcoming Committee

A group of new prospects touch down in Chateauguay, Quebec for the third edition of the Hit The Ice camp. Right from the start the players are put through the paces by their different coaches.

4:00pm on TVFNX
Runtime: 00:21:59
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The Quick and the Dead

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.

Thursday, December 3rd

4:00pm on TVFNX
Runtime: 00:22:00
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Training Day

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.

Friday, December 4th

4:00pm on TVFNX
Runtime: 00:21:59
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Jungle Gym

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.

Monday, December 7th

4:00pm on TVFNX
Runtime: 00:22:00
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Game One

The first week of official training culminates with the first showcase game against an elite team of young Indigenous players from across Manitoba.

Tuesday, December 8th

4:00pm on TVFNX
Runtime: 00:21:59
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Building Blocks

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.

Wednesday, December 9th

5:30am on TVFNX
Runtime: 00:21:59
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Measuring Up

With two on Ice sessions lined-up, the players get an indication of the level of competition required to be part of the team. The coaching staff gets a first hand look at the team's skill level.

4:00pm on TVFNX
Runtime: 00:21:59
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High Hopes

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.

Thursday, December 10th

4:00pm on TVFNX
Runtime: 00:22:00
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On Target

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.

Friday, December 11th

4:00pm on TVFNX
Runtime: 00:21:59
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Wild Pickings

The final day of training is devoted to low-intensity drills and a once-in-a-lifetime session with Florida Panthers coach Gerard Gallant.

Monday, December 14th

4:00pm on TVFNX
Runtime: 00:22:00
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Come One, Come All

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.

Tuesday, December 15th

4:00pm on TVFNX
Runtime: 00:22:00
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Get Your Skates and Minds Sharpened

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.

Wednesday, December 16th

5:30am on TVFNX
Runtime: 00:21:59
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Cut Down Day

Its do or die: The players are separated into two teams and face-off in a scrimmage. One last chance to impress the coaches. Unfortunately this means the end of the line for a few prospects.

4:00pm on TVFNX
Runtime: 00:21:52
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Sink Or Swim

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.

Thursday, December 17th

4:00pm on TVFNX
Runtime: 00:22:00
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All on the Same Level

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.

Friday, December 18th

4:00pm on TVFNX
Runtime: 00:21:58
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Final Buzzer

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.

Monday, December 21st

4:00pm on TVFNX
Runtime: 00:22:00
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Getting Down to It

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.

Tuesday, December 22nd

4:00pm on TVFNX
Runtime: 00:22:00
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Horsing Around

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.

Wednesday, December 23rd

5:30am on TVFNX
Runtime: 00:22:00
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Survival of the Fittest

With a trimmed down roster, the team travels to a remote location for some team building. In a simulated plane crash they are forced to survive on minimal resources and in the process really get to know each other.

4:00pm on TVFNX
Runtime: 00:22:00
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A Flame That Burns Bright

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.

Monday, December 28th

4:00pm on TVFNX
Runtime: 00:22:01
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You Goat to Be Kidding

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.

Tuesday, December 29th

4:00pm on TVFNX
Runtime: 00:22:00
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Paint By Numbers

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.

Wednesday, December 30th

5:30am on TVFNX
Runtime: 00:21:59
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W.A.R

A new week of training begins and to get things started on the right foot, a visit from sports psychologists is lined-up. The coaches put the cards on the table in terms of the effort required.

4:00pm on TVFNX
Runtime: 00:22:00
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Show Me What You Got

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.

Thursday, December 31st

4:00pm on TVFNX
Runtime: 00:22:00
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The Full Monty

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.