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Scoring With Science airs on Discovery November 4

From a media release:

Hockey Night on Discovery! Iconic Broadcaster Jay Ingram Reveals How the NHL is SCORING WITH SCIENCE, Nov. 4

Need your hockey fix, Canada? Iconic broadcaster Jay Ingram fills the void with SCORING WITH SCIENCE, an all-new, action-packed original production looking at how hockey teams are getting a winning edge from scientific research. Premering Sunday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on Discovery, the one-hour special features marquee NHL players including Steve Stamkos, Jake Gardiner, Stephen Weiss, former player Gary Roberts, prominent scientists, and super slow motion video. Together, they explore how the newest advancements in science and technology are aiding the NHL’s top clubs by determining how best to shoot a puck, build a better body and make top-notch skates and sticks.

Highlights from SCORING WITH SCIENCE include:

The Third Team

When fans watch hockey they see two teams on the ice. But there’s a critical third team – scientists. They’re discovering how to improve hockey skills, equipment and bodies. Among their findings: the three keys to the perfect wrist shot, the skate that’s as light as a running shoe, the machine that improves skating, the best way to sharpen blades, the ideal way to train in the off season, and the best time to pull the goalie.

A Team of All-Stars

Ingram hits the ice for a skate and chat with marquee NHL players including former all-star Gary Roberts, Steve Stamkos, Jake Gardiner, and Stephen Weiss. Then, the legendary broadcaster meets up with Alain Hache, a physicist, author, and beer league goalie. He’ll reveal the secrets of the slap shot from the point of view of the shooter and the goalie. Next, award-winning chemist Gabor Somorjai aims his sophisticated equipment at ice to tell us what makes it slippery.

Let’s See That in Slow Mo!

No hockey broadcast is complete without slow-motion replays, so of course, the SLO-MO in SCORING WITH SCIENCE is extraordinary. It’s all thanks to a high-speed camera known as the Phantom Flex. It shoots 1000 frames a second and doesn’t miss anything, ever.

Program Note: SCORING WITH SCIENCE will repeat on Saturday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. and 11 p.m on Discovery Science.

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Flashpoint, Reality, Lifestyle & Documentary

New tonight: Flashpoint, The Nature of Things, Anger in America

Flashpoint, CTV – “Sons of the Father”
Team One responds to the abduction of Peggi Walsh (Gemini Award-nominee Sarah Manninen, MURDOCH MYSTERIES), a young nurse who has been taken by a man at knifepoint (Chad Donella, SMALLVILLE). With time running out, the Team finds the killer’s brother (Gemini Award-nominee Andrew Francis, VOLTRON FORCE) and must convince him to unlock the secret of his tragic family past to save Peggi’s life.

The Nature of Things, CBC – “The Buffalo Wolves”
The predator-prey relationship between the buffalo and the wolf still exists in Wood Buffalo National Park, the only location left on the planet. Canadian wildlife filmmaker Jeff Turner who once followed the wolves returns once again to see if he can get closer to these ancient warriors.

Doc Zone, CBC – “Anger in America”
A two part series which looks at one of the driving forces in the lead up to the presidential elections. The series will take you behind the money, the politics, and into the lives of those who feel their America is disappearing. Episode 1 – “Between Fear and Anger” – Doc Zone goes across the country to meet those Americans who have lost so much, and find out who they blame. Behind the scenes with leaders of the Tea Party movement, and Occupy who are fighting for their vision of America. In this US election year a portrait of ANGER IN AMERICA.

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Reality, Lifestyle & Documentary, Rick Mercer Report, This Hour Has 22 Minutes

New tonight: Rick Mercer Report, 22 Minutes, The Big Decision

Rick Mercer Report, CBC
Tonight Rick goes to Canada’s Wonderland and rides the nation’s fastest roller coaster and then he’s in Fraserville, ON for the Soap Box Derby.

This Hour Has 22 Minutes, CBC
Famous 20’s tune, Puttin’ On The Ritz, gets beefy new lyrics (inspired by Federal Agriculture Minister, Gerry Ritz); Mysterious men in black offer the average Canadian how-to tips for expediting ‘Access to Information Requests’; Raj Binder presents an explosive investigative report into photo-bombing; and, Apple’s CEO reveals the company’s newest product iPad-Mini, or was that the iPad-Maxi?

The Big Decision, CBC
Synstone, a Mississauga building materials producer has a unique fiberglass construction cladding that architects love. Problem is, their factory can.t meet the growing demand for the product. Unless they win Jim.s support, their reputation will continue to take the sort of beating no amount of veneer can fix. In Belle River, a family-owned hardware and building store is failing to thrive. Messy, disorganized and off the beaten track, Sauve.s needs to show Jim they can turn things around.

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Murdoch Mysteries, Reality, Lifestyle & Documentary

New tonight: Match Game, Over The Rainbow, Murdoch Mysteries

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Match Game
The first English-language revival of the hit comedy game show MATCH GAME is hosted by Darrin Rose, and stars Seán Cullen and Debra DiGiovanni as regular panellists. Guest panellists throughout the season include Scott Thompson, Tom Green, Caroline Rhea, Andy Kindler, Yvette Nicole Brown, Janeane Garofalo, Jeremy Hotz, Lainey Liu, Keisha Chanté, Greg Grunberg, and more.

Over the Rainbow, CBC – “Results #5”
The bottom two competitors are announced and will face off to determine who will be eliminated from the show by the judges.

Murdoch Mysteries, CBC – “Evil Eye of Egypt”
When Detective Murdoch investigates a series of deaths linked to an exhibition of Egyptian antiquities, Constable Crabtree (Jonny Harris) is convinced a mummy’s curse is to blame.

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