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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.

  • High Hopes
    Sunday, April 6
    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.
  • Sink Or Swim
    Monday, April 7
    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, April 8
    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.
  • Down to Business
    Wednesday, April 9
    3:30 am 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.
  • Final Buzzer
    Wednesday, April 9
    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, April 10
    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, April 11
    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
    Sunday, April 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.
  • A Flame That Burns Bright
    Monday, April 14
    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, April 15
    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.
  • What's A Player
    Wednesday, April 16
    3:30 am 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.
  • Paint By Numbers
    Wednesday, April 16
    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, April 17
    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, April 18
    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
    Sunday, April 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.
  • Hunting for Treasure
    Monday, April 21
    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, April 22
    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.
  • Drawing On Experience
    Wednesday, April 23
    3:30 am 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.
  • The Final Duel
    Wednesday, April 23
    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, April 24
    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, April 25
    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
    Sunday, April 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.
  • Day 1
    Monday, April 28
    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, April 29
    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.
  • Here We Go Boys
    Wednesday, April 30
    3:30 am 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.
  • Shorty But A Guddy
    Wednesday, April 30
    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, May 1
    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, May 2
    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
    Sunday, May 4
    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.
  • Max Effort
    Monday, May 5
    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, May 6
    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.
  • Timely Visit
    Wednesday, May 7
    3:30 am 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.
  • Do What It Takes
    Wednesday, May 7
    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 Big Game
    Thursday, May 8
    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.
  • The Final Outcome
    Friday, May 9
    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?
  • Max Effort
    Sunday, May 11
    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.
  • Difficult Choices
    Monday, May 12
    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.
  • This Is Your Team
    Tuesday, May 13
    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.
  • Friendly Face
    Wednesday, May 14
    3:30 am 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.
  • Get Them Legs Going
    Wednesday, May 14
    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
    Thursday, May 15
    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?
  • Cut Day
    Friday, May 16
    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, May 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.
  • Down to Business
    Monday, May 19
    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.
  • What's A Player
    Tuesday, May 20
    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.
  • True Role Model
    Wednesday, May 21
    3:30 am 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.
  • Drawing On Experience
    Wednesday, May 21
    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
    Thursday, May 22
    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.
  • Timely Visit
    Friday, May 23
    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, May 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.
  • Friendly Face
    Monday, May 26
    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.
  • True Role Model
    Tuesday, May 27
    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
    Wednesday, May 28
    3:30 am 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.
  • This Is Our Time
    Wednesday, May 28
    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
    Thursday, May 29
    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.
  • Measuring Up
    Friday, May 30
    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.

 

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  • Get Your Skates and Minds Sharpened
    Friday, April 4
    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.
  • Come One, Come All
    Thursday, April 3
    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.
  • Wild Pickings
    Wednesday, April 2
    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.
  • Cut Day
    Wednesday, April 2
    3:30 am 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.
  • On Target
    Tuesday, April 1
    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.
  • High Hopes
    Monday, March 31
    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.
  • The Quick and the Dead
    Sunday, March 30
    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.
  • Building Blocks
    Friday, March 28
    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.
  • Game One
    Thursday, March 27
    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.
  • Jungle Gym
    Wednesday, March 26
    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.
  • Time to Show What You Got
    Wednesday, March 26
    3:30 am 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?
  • Training Day
    Tuesday, March 25
    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.
  • The Quick and the Dead
    Monday, March 24
    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.
  • The Heat of Battle
    Sunday, March 23
    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.
  • Brass Tacks
    Friday, March 21
    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.
  • Walking The Plank
    Thursday, March 20
    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.
  • Second Chance
    Wednesday, March 19
    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.
  • Get Them Legs Going
    Wednesday, March 19
    3:30 am 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.
  • New Beginnings
    Tuesday, March 18
    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.
  • The Heat of Battle
    Monday, March 17
    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.
  • Game On
    Sunday, March 16
    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.
  • The Eleventh Hour
    Friday, March 14
    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
    Thursday, March 13
    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.
  • All Or Nothing
    Wednesday, March 12
    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.
  • This Is Your Team
    Wednesday, March 12
    3:30 am 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.
  • On The Bubble
    Tuesday, March 11
    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!
  • Game On
    Monday, March 10
    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.
  • Go Fish
    Sunday, March 9
    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.
  • Life's A Beach
    Friday, March 7
    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
    Thursday, March 6
    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.
  • Jelly Legs
    Wednesday, March 5
    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.
  • Difficult Choices
    Wednesday, March 5
    3:30 am 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.
  • Tightrope
    Tuesday, March 4
    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.
  • Go Fish
    Monday, March 3
    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.
  • No Sure Thing
    Sunday, March 2
    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.