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Hit The Ice

This series sees dreams come true as the best young hockey players from across Canada come together for a 2-week NHL-like training camp. From physical training, on ice drills and different team building activities, the 20 prospects will grow, not only as a team but also as men. The players are working towards the ultimate test; to showcase their game skills for the scrutinizing eyes of real life junior scouts.

  • The Heat of Battle
    Friday, April 19
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • On The Bubble
    Saturday, April 20
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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!
  • All Or Nothing
    Sunday, April 21
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • New Beginnings
    Monday, April 22
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Second Chance
    Tuesday, April 23
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • All Or Nothing
    Wednesday, April 24
    3:30 am on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Walking The Plank
    Wednesday, April 24
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Brass Tacks
    Thursday, April 25
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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 Quick and the Dead
    Friday, April 26
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • New Beginnings
    Saturday, April 27
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Second Chance
    Sunday, April 28
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Training Day
    Monday, April 29
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Jungle Gym
    Tuesday, April 30
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • High Wire
    Wednesday, May 1
    3:30 am on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Game One
    Wednesday, May 1
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    The first week of official training culminates with the first showcase game against an elite team of young Indigenous players from across Manitoba.
  • Building Blocks
    Thursday, May 2
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • High Hopes
    Friday, May 3
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Training Day
    Saturday, May 4
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Jungle Gym
    Sunday, May 5
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • On Target
    Monday, May 6
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Wild Pickings
    Tuesday, May 7
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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 Eleventh Hour
    Wednesday, May 8
    3:30 am on FNX 9.3
    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 Battle of Winnipeg
    Wednesday, May 8
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Come One, Come All
    Thursday, May 9
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Get Your Skates and Minds Sharpened
    Friday, May 10
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • On Target
    Saturday, May 11
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Wild Pickings
    Sunday, May 12
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    The final day of training is devoted to low-intensity drills and a once-in-a-lifetime session with Florida Panthers coach Gerard Gallant.
  • Sink Or Swim
    Monday, May 13
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • All on the Same Level
    Tuesday, May 14
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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 Heat of Battle
    Wednesday, May 15
    3:30 am on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Final Buzzer
    Wednesday, May 15
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Getting Down to It
    Thursday, May 16
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Horsing Around
    Friday, May 17
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Sink Or Swim
    Saturday, May 18
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • All on the Same Level
    Sunday, May 19
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • A Flame That Burns Bright
    Monday, May 20
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • You Goat to Be Kidding
    Tuesday, May 21
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • New Beginnings
    Wednesday, May 22
    3:30 am on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Paint By Numbers
    Wednesday, May 22
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Show Me What You Got
    Thursday, May 23
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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 Full Monty
    Friday, May 24
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • A Flame That Burns Bright
    Saturday, May 25
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • You Goat to Be Kidding
    Sunday, May 26
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Hunting for Treasure
    Monday, May 27
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Awards and Recognitions Abound
    Tuesday, May 28
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Second Chance
    Wednesday, May 29
    3:30 am on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • The Final Duel
    Wednesday, May 29
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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 Assessment
    Thursday, May 30
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • The Arrival and Introductions
    Friday, May 31
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Hunting for Treasure
    Saturday, June 1
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Awards and Recognitions Abound
    Sunday, June 2
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Day 1
    Monday, June 3
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Not A Pro Yet
    Tuesday, June 4
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Walking The Plank
    Wednesday, June 5
    3:30 am on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Shorty But A Guddy
    Wednesday, June 5
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Much Needed Rest
    Thursday, June 6
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Ready to Roll
    Friday, June 7
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Day 1
    Saturday, June 8
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Not A Pro Yet
    Sunday, June 9
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Max Effort
    Monday, June 10
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Counting Down
    Tuesday, June 11
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Brass Tacks
    Wednesday, June 12
    3:30 am on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Do What It Takes
    Wednesday, June 12
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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 Calm Before The Storm
    Thursday, June 13
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    With less than 48 hours before the final game, the players are beginning to feel the nervous energy. One last practice to put the final touches on a great work week will see John set his lines for the game. To calm their minds, the players take part in a special pre-game meal.
  • The Big Game
    Friday, June 14
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Max Effort
    Saturday, June 15
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Counting Down
    Sunday, June 16
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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 Final Outcome
    Monday, June 17
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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?
  • Difficult Choices
    Tuesday, June 18
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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 Quick and the Dead
    Wednesday, June 19
    3:30 am on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • This Is Your Team
    Wednesday, June 19
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Get Them Legs Going
    Thursday, June 20
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    With the first practice and the physical evaluation under their belt, the players are gearing up for a full day on the ice. The coaching staff gets to see the actual talent of the team and as well as who stands out; either as an elite or as a sore thumb. The cuts are approaching and some players are handling the pressure better than others.
  • Time to Show What You Got
    Friday, June 21
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    Today the team will take part in a fully refereed intra-squad game. It is the ultimate moment that will decide who stays for the main camp and who goes home. A few players are already on the bubble, who will rise above and prove their worth?
  • The Final Outcome
    Saturday, June 22
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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?
  • Difficult Choices
    Sunday, June 23
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Cut Day
    Monday, June 24
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    The morning is and angst-filled one as the dreaded ?cut-day? has arrived. Players are told who is officially part of the 2013 Hit The Ice roster and who is sadly sent home. After heartfelt goodbyes the remaining players embark, quite literally, on a 2-day team bonding journey.
  • Down to Business
    Tuesday, June 25
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    Its back to business and the official roster hits the ice for the first time as a team. The day is harder on some as injuries creep up on a few players and others are called out for lacking effort. And a one-on-one battle drill turns sour and threatens one player's ability to continue.
  • Training Day
    Wednesday, June 26
    3:30 am on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • What's A Player
    Wednesday, June 26
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    Stephanie gives the boys some much-needed cooking and nutrition lessons. Ottawa Senators scout Rob Murphy gives the team some pertinent info on what it takes to get noticed by scouts, which, to John's dismay, doesn't quite translate into the afternoon's lackluster on-ice performance.
  • Drawing On Experience
    Thursday, June 27
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    Goaltending coach Sudarshan "Sudsie" Maharaj is back to help the boys in net get ready for their upcoming game. Two other pros from the NHL pop by to help turn the tides. Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Marc Methot from the Ottawa Senators spend the day and let the players in on what it takes to be a pro player.
  • Here We Go Boys
    Friday, June 28
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    It's game day! The first out of two important showcase games is finally here. The players were warned that not everyone would be playing and a few boys are forced to watch the game from the sidelines. Scouts are present and so are the nerves. No one wants to lose and every player wants to prove to the coaching staff that they made the right choice in keeping them in the line-up.
  • Cut Day
    Saturday, June 29
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    The morning is and angst-filled one as the dreaded ?cut-day? has arrived. Players are told who is officially part of the 2013 Hit The Ice roster and who is sadly sent home. After heartfelt goodbyes the remaining players embark, quite literally, on a 2-day team bonding journey.
  • Down to Business
    Sunday, June 30
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    Its back to business and the official roster hits the ice for the first time as a team. The day is harder on some as injuries creep up on a few players and others are called out for lacking effort. And a one-on-one battle drill turns sour and threatens one player's ability to continue.
  • Timely Visit
    Monday, July 1
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    One of the players has some news for the coaching staff and a few others are still processing the outcome of the first game. Complacency is slowly creeping in again but John calls on a few NHL pros to spark things up. On-ice rivals but off-ice friends Derek Brassard of the New York Rangers and Grant Clitsome of the Winnipeg Jets join the Hit The Ice team for the day.
  • Friendly Face
    Tuesday, July 2
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    He?s baaa-aack! Maxime Talbot of the Philadelphia Flyers pays the boys a surprise visit and this time he has brought along his Stanley Cup winning buddy Pascal Dupuis of the Pittsburgh Penguins. The two NHL stars offer tips and pointers on the ice but also take part in a crazy afternoon away from the rink.
  • Jungle Gym
    Wednesday, July 3
    3:30 am on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • True Role Model
    Wednesday, July 3
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • This Is Our Time
    Thursday, July 4
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Welcoming Committee
    Friday, July 5
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Timely Visit
    Saturday, July 6
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    One of the players has some news for the coaching staff and a few others are still processing the outcome of the first game. Complacency is slowly creeping in again but John calls on a few NHL pros to spark things up. On-ice rivals but off-ice friends Derek Brassard of the New York Rangers and Grant Clitsome of the Winnipeg Jets join the Hit The Ice team for the day.

 

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  • The Eleventh Hour
    Thursday, April 18
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • High Wire
    Wednesday, April 17
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • On The Bubble
    Wednesday, April 17
    3:30 am on FNX 9.3
    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!
  • All Or Nothing
    Tuesday, April 16
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • On The Bubble
    Monday, April 15
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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!
  • Jelly Legs
    Sunday, April 14
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Tightrope
    Saturday, April 13
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    Two new players join the camp in time for this year's first real practice. The coaches get to know the players better both on the ice and under the big top, where the boys are asked to put on their best circus show.
  • Game On
    Friday, April 12
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Life's A Beach
    Thursday, April 11
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Bull's Eyes
    Wednesday, April 10
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Game On
    Wednesday, April 10
    3:30 am on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Jelly Legs
    Tuesday, April 9
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Tightrope
    Monday, April 8
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    Two new players join the camp in time for this year's first real practice. The coaches get to know the players better both on the ice and under the big top, where the boys are asked to put on their best circus show.
  • Bring The Condors
    Sunday, April 7
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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?
  • Last Minute Preps
    Saturday, April 6
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    After more than 2 weeks of practicing the team's journey is close to winding down. The players are given their final instructions and tips by all of the coaches. Their fate is in their hands.
  • Go Fish
    Friday, April 5
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    The coaches send some players home based on their performance on the ice. The players who get to stay will reap their reward with a relaxing fishing derby, but not before a new off-the-ice rule takes them all by surprise.
  • Now Or Never
    Thursday, April 4
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Into The Fire
    Wednesday, April 3
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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!
  • Life's A Beach
    Wednesday, April 3
    3:30 am on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Bring The Condors
    Tuesday, April 2
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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?
  • Last Minute Preps
    Monday, April 1
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    After more than 2 weeks of practicing the team's journey is close to winding down. The players are given their final instructions and tips by all of the coaches. Their fate is in their hands.
  • First Test
    Sunday, March 31
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    The team travels down highway 417 for their first showcase game against the Kanata Lasers. An injury rattles the team and has lasting effects on the dressing room.
  • Body Fuel
    Saturday, March 30
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    Stephanie attempts to convince the players to pay special attention to their nutrition and their general off ice habits. Mark shares his specialized hockey training with hopes of providing the boys with extra power.
  • No Sure Thing
    Friday, March 29
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    With three days left before the big game, the practice intensity rises. A player is forced to return home following a series of unfortunate events.
  • A Glorious Day
    Thursday, March 28
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    The team travels to downtown Montreal in the core of hockey land to visit the famous Bell Centre and the Habs Hall of Fame.
  • A Killer Instinct
    Wednesday, March 27
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    Tampa Bay Lightning forward and Harvard graduate Alex Killorn stops in to help the guys with their on-ice skills as well as taking part in a friendly canoe race with high stakes.
  • Bull's Eyes
    Wednesday, March 27
    3:30 am on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • First Test
    Tuesday, March 26
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    The team travels down highway 417 for their first showcase game against the Kanata Lasers. An injury rattles the team and has lasting effects on the dressing room.
  • Body Fuel
    Monday, March 25
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    Stephanie attempts to convince the players to pay special attention to their nutrition and their general off ice habits. Mark shares his specialized hockey training with hopes of providing the boys with extra power.
  • Cut Down Day
    Sunday, March 24
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Measuring Up
    Saturday, March 23
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • The King's Ransom
    Friday, March 22
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    A friendly visit from LA Kings forward and Metis NHL player Dwight King livens up the practices and training sessions. The group is also introduced to the creator's game.
  • W.A.R
    Thursday, March 21
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Survival of the Fittest
    Wednesday, March 20
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Jelly Legs
    Wednesday, March 20
    3:30 am on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Cut Down Day
    Tuesday, March 19
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Measuring Up
    Monday, March 18
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Friendly Face
    Sunday, March 17
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    He?s baaa-aack! Maxime Talbot of the Philadelphia Flyers pays the boys a surprise visit and this time he has brought along his Stanley Cup winning buddy Pascal Dupuis of the Pittsburgh Penguins. The two NHL stars offer tips and pointers on the ice but also take part in a crazy afternoon away from the rink.
  • Timely Visit
    Saturday, March 16
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    One of the players has some news for the coaching staff and a few others are still processing the outcome of the first game. Complacency is slowly creeping in again but John calls on a few NHL pros to spark things up. On-ice rivals but off-ice friends Derek Brassard of the New York Rangers and Grant Clitsome of the Winnipeg Jets join the Hit The Ice team for the day.
  • Welcoming Committee
    Friday, March 15
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • This Is Our Time
    Thursday, March 14
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • True Role Model
    Wednesday, March 13
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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.
  • Tightrope
    Wednesday, March 13
    3:30 am on FNX 9.3
    Two new players join the camp in time for this year's first real practice. The coaches get to know the players better both on the ice and under the big top, where the boys are asked to put on their best circus show.
  • Friendly Face
    Tuesday, March 12
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    He?s baaa-aack! Maxime Talbot of the Philadelphia Flyers pays the boys a surprise visit and this time he has brought along his Stanley Cup winning buddy Pascal Dupuis of the Pittsburgh Penguins. The two NHL stars offer tips and pointers on the ice but also take part in a crazy afternoon away from the rink.
  • Timely Visit
    Monday, March 11
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    One of the players has some news for the coaching staff and a few others are still processing the outcome of the first game. Complacency is slowly creeping in again but John calls on a few NHL pros to spark things up. On-ice rivals but off-ice friends Derek Brassard of the New York Rangers and Grant Clitsome of the Winnipeg Jets join the Hit The Ice team for the day.
  • Down to Business
    Sunday, March 10
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    Its back to business and the official roster hits the ice for the first time as a team. The day is harder on some as injuries creep up on a few players and others are called out for lacking effort. And a one-on-one battle drill turns sour and threatens one player's ability to continue.
  • Cut Day
    Saturday, March 9
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    The morning is and angst-filled one as the dreaded ?cut-day? has arrived. Players are told who is officially part of the 2013 Hit The Ice roster and who is sadly sent home. After heartfelt goodbyes the remaining players embark, quite literally, on a 2-day team bonding journey.
  • Here We Go Boys
    Friday, March 8
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    It's game day! The first out of two important showcase games is finally here. The players were warned that not everyone would be playing and a few boys are forced to watch the game from the sidelines. Scouts are present and so are the nerves. No one wants to lose and every player wants to prove to the coaching staff that they made the right choice in keeping them in the line-up.
  • Drawing On Experience
    Thursday, March 7
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    Goaltending coach Sudarshan "Sudsie" Maharaj is back to help the boys in net get ready for their upcoming game. Two other pros from the NHL pop by to help turn the tides. Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Marc Methot from the Ottawa Senators spend the day and let the players in on what it takes to be a pro player.
  • What's A Player
    Wednesday, March 6
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    Stephanie gives the boys some much-needed cooking and nutrition lessons. Ottawa Senators scout Rob Murphy gives the team some pertinent info on what it takes to get noticed by scouts, which, to John's dismay, doesn't quite translate into the afternoon's lackluster on-ice performance.
  • Go Fish
    Wednesday, March 6
    3:30 am on FNX 9.3
    The coaches send some players home based on their performance on the ice. The players who get to stay will reap their reward with a relaxing fishing derby, but not before a new off-the-ice rule takes them all by surprise.
  • Down to Business
    Tuesday, March 5
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    Its back to business and the official roster hits the ice for the first time as a team. The day is harder on some as injuries creep up on a few players and others are called out for lacking effort. And a one-on-one battle drill turns sour and threatens one player's ability to continue.
  • Cut Day
    Monday, March 4
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    The morning is and angst-filled one as the dreaded ?cut-day? has arrived. Players are told who is officially part of the 2013 Hit The Ice roster and who is sadly sent home. After heartfelt goodbyes the remaining players embark, quite literally, on a 2-day team bonding journey.
  • Difficult Choices
    Sunday, March 3
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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 Final Outcome
    Saturday, March 2
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    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?
  • Time to Show What You Got
    Friday, March 1
    2:00 pm on FNX 9.3
    Today the team will take part in a fully refereed intra-squad game. It is the ultimate moment that will decide who stays for the main camp and who goes home. A few players are already on the bubble, who will rise above and prove their worth?