AceThe nights had come upon us like a thief, yet my team never thought of it that way.The cloud was dark, yet the moon stood out as we skated across the rink, mindlessly, practicing our hockey for the next game.The moon and local lamps shone on sweat-glistening bodies, chalk dust, and the faint scent of liniment filling the air.The fluorescent lights shone on six shirtless, muscled men in gym shorts. Sticks clacked, skates sharpening and tapes stretched with noises of crisp snaps.Right in this locker room, where we trooped in to catch our breaths, hockey bags lay open, gear spread everywhere - CCM pads, Bauer helmets, warrior sticks, Gatorade bottles, and protein bars scattered across benches.I went to my locker and opened it, pulling out a bottle of water and emptying it down my throat."In three days, we'll be going head-on against the Vikings! So I need each one of you," I paused making sure my words were sinking in as I made eye contact with all five of them,"...to block sh
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