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The latest episode of documentary series The Toughest Trade, will see Wexford Town's Faythe Harriers welcome a new, albeit temporary team-mate in Ice Hockey's Alex Auld.

Auld will take the place of Wexford hurler Lee Chin who will swap the hurl for a hockey stick, as he travels to Vancouver to train and play alongside ice hockey team the Vancouver Canucks.

Auld, now a coach, was a ice hockey pro for 12 years in the National Hockey League.

He will fully immerse himself in the sport and culture, as he trains with Faythe Harriers, including late-night drills and gym sessions, as well as taking over Chin's daily job in the family business.

He will then get to test his new hurling skills in a challenge match against St. Martins GAA club.

This follows on from last week, which saw Donegal and Glenswilly's Michael Murphy spend a week with rugby powerhouses Clermont Auvergne.

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His episode will also feature former rugby star Shane Williams of Wales, who swapped the oval ball for the round ball, as he plied his trade in gaelic football.

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Mark Doyle, head of consumer marketing at the AIB, who are producing the series, said: “We initially came up with the concept of The Toughest Trade as we believe that GAA club players are among the toughest athletes in the world.

"Over in France Michael Murphy impressed his Clermont teammates with his kicking and catching skills and he had no problem lifting as much as the professionals in the gym.

“Now we’re really excited to see how Alex and Lee get on here and in Vancouver.”

The documentary will air ahead of the AIB GAA Club Championship finals on St Patrick’s Day, and will subsequently be available to view on the AIB You Tube channel.