

Hit the Ice, Season 1
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Description
HIT THE ICE is a youth series that features young Aboriginal hockey hopefuls of ages 16 to 18, as they are put through the paces of a real National Hockey League (NHL) style training camp. Lead by John Chabot, these 20 prospects will experience the highs and lows of an NHL caliber training camp and will take part in on-ice and off-ice training session that will develop all of their skill sets. Their ultimate payoff will be to showcase their skills playing under the scrutinizing eyes of real life junior scouts from the Canadian Hockey League as well as American Universities.
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- Episode 1
The Assessment
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.
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.
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- Episode 2
The Arrival and Introductions
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.
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.
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- Episode 3
Day 1
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.
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.
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- Episode 4
Not a Pro Yet
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.
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.
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- Episode 5
Shorty But a Guddy
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 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.
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- Episode 6
Much Needed Rest
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 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.
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- Episode 7
Ready to Roll
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.
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.
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- Episode 8
Max Effort
The second week of training begins with a bang as John questions some of the players' 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.
The second week of training begins with a bang as John questions some of the players' 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.
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- Episode 9
Counting Down
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.
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.
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- Episode 10
Do What it Takes
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 feel 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.
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 feel 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.
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- Episode 11
The Calm Before the Storm
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.
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.
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- Episode 12
The Big Game
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 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.
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- Episode 13
The Final Outcome
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?
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?