Five former NHLers cast in latest reality TV show

Not going to lie, this looks interesting.

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Five former NHLers cast in latest reality TV show
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Yesterday afternoon the CBC released its complete lineup for season five of Battle of the Blades. In case you’re not familiar with the Canadian reality show, it pits former professional hockey players and their professional ice dancer and figure skater partners against each other in a elimination style tournament.

Joining five NHLers this time around are Natalie Sponer of Hockey Canada fame and Amanda Kessel of USA Hockey fame. As for the guys… well if you’ve ever wanted to see an NHL enforcer pull off a double axle, you’re in luck. This year’s cast will feature former NHLers Colton Orr, Bruno Gervais, Brian McGrattan, P.J. Stock and Sheldon Kennedy.

Former NHLer Colby Armstrong was scheduled to participate as well but suffered an injury in training. Stock, a former Battle of the Blades competitor from season two the series, will take Armstrong spot on the show.



Battle of the Blades kicks off with a special two-hour premiere on*Thursday, September 19*at*8 p.m. (8:30 NT)*on CBC and the free CBC Gem streaming service.