Synopsis
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.
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APTN (East Feed) Thursday, April 27th, 2017 – 4:30PM |
APTN (HD Feed) Thursday, April 27th, 2017 – 4:30PM |
APTN (West Feed) Thursday, April 27th, 2017 – 4:30PM |
APTN (East Feed) Saturday, April 29th, 2017 – 11:30AM |
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APTN (HD Feed) Saturday, April 29th, 2017 – 11:30AM |
APTN (West Feed) Saturday, April 29th, 2017 – 11:30AM |
APTN (North Feed) Saturday, April 29th, 2017 – 11:30AM |
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.
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APTN (East Feed) Friday, April 28th, 2017 – 4:30PM |
APTN (HD Feed) Friday, April 28th, 2017 – 4:30PM |
APTN (West Feed) Friday, April 28th, 2017 – 4:30PM |
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.
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APTN (East Feed) Thursday, May 4th, 2017 – 4:30PM |
APTN (HD Feed) Thursday, May 4th, 2017 – 4:30PM |
APTN (West Feed) Thursday, May 4th, 2017 – 4:30PM |
APTN (East Feed) Saturday, May 6th, 2017 – 4:30PM |
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APTN (HD Feed) Saturday, May 6th, 2017 – 4:30PM |
APTN (West Feed) Saturday, May 6th, 2017 – 4:30PM |
APTN (East Feed) Saturday, May 6th, 2017 – 11:30AM |
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.
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APTN (East Feed) Friday, May 5th, 2017 – 4:30PM |
APTN (HD Feed) Friday, May 5th, 2017 – 4:30PM |
APTN (West Feed) Friday, May 5th, 2017 – 4:30PM |
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.
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APTN (East Feed) Thursday, May 11th, 2017 – 4:30PM |
APTN (HD Feed) Thursday, May 11th, 2017 – 4:30PM |
APTN (West Feed) Thursday, May 11th, 2017 – 4:30PM |
APTN (East Feed) Saturday, May 13th, 2017 – 11:30AM |
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APTN (HD Feed) Saturday, May 13th, 2017 – 11:30AM |
APTN (West Feed) Saturday, May 13th, 2017 – 11:30AM |
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.
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APTN (East Feed) Friday, May 12th, 2017 – 4:30PM |
APTN (HD Feed) Friday, May 12th, 2017 – 4:30PM |
APTN (West Feed) Friday, May 12th, 2017 – 4:30PM |
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.
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APTN (East Feed) Thursday, May 18th, 2017 – 4:30PM |
APTN (HD Feed) Thursday, May 18th, 2017 – 4:30PM |
APTN (West Feed) Thursday, May 18th, 2017 – 4:30PM |
APTN (East Feed) Saturday, May 20th, 2017 – 11:30AM |
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APTN (HD Feed) Saturday, May 20th, 2017 – 11:30AM |
APTN (West Feed) Saturday, May 20th, 2017 – 11:30AM |
GAME ON
The first week of official training culminates with the first showcase game against an elite team of young Indigenous players from across Manitoba.
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APTN (East Feed) Friday, May 19th, 2017 – 4:30PM |
APTN (HD Feed) Friday, May 19th, 2017 – 4:30PM |
APTN (West Feed) Friday, May 19th, 2017 – 4:30PM |
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.
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APTN (East Feed) Thursday, May 25th, 2017 – 4:30PM |
APTN (HD Feed) Thursday, May 25th, 2017 – 4:30PM |
APTN (West Feed) Thursday, May 25th, 2017 – 4:30PM |
APTN (East Feed) Saturday, May 27th, 2017 – 11:30AM |
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APTN (HD Feed) Saturday, May 27th, 2017 – 11:30AM |
APTN (West Feed) Saturday, May 27th, 2017 – 11:30AM |
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.
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APTN (East Feed) Friday, May 26th, 2017 – 4:30PM |
APTN (HD Feed) Friday, May 26th, 2017 – 4:30PM |
APTN (Network) Friday, May 26th, 2017 – 4:30PM |
APTN (West Feed) Friday, May 26th, 2017 – 4:30PM |
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.
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APTN (East Feed) Thursday, June 1st, 2017 – 4:30PM |
APTN (HD Feed) Thursday, June 1st, 2017 – 4:30PM |
APTN (West Feed) Thursday, June 1st/sup>, 2017 – 4:30PM |
APTN (East Feed) Saturday, June 3rd, 2017 – 11:30AM |
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APTN (HD Feed) Saturday, June 3rd, 2017 – 11:30AM |
APTN (West Feed) Saturday, June 3rd, 2017 – 11:30AM |
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.
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APTN (East Feed) Friday, June 2nd, 2017 – 4:30PM |
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APTN (HD Feed) Friday, June 2nd, 2017 – 4:30PM |
APTN (West Feed) Friday, June 2nd, 2017 – 4:30PM |
THE BATTLE OF WINNIPEG
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.
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APTN (East Feed) Thursday, June 8th, 2017 – 4:30PM |
APTN (HD Feed) Thursday, June 8th, 2017 – 4:30PM |
APTN (West Feed) Thursday, June 8th, 2017 – 4:30PM |
APTN (East Feed) Saturday, June 10th, 2017 – 11:30AM |
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APTN (HD Feed) Saturday, June 10th, 2017 – 11:30AM |
APTN (West Feed) Saturday, June 10th, 2017 – 11:30AM |
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