The whistle cuts through the rink again. It annoys the shit out of me. “This is the fifth time,” I groan, dragging my stick along the ice as I turn to him. “You are enjoying this?” Ricky doesn’t even react. He just watches me with that calm, irritating look. Whistle dangling from his fingers. “Again, Dawson.” “It’s Captain to you.” “Well, act like one then,” he shoots back. “Because right now? You are playing like a first year.” My grip tightens. “Watch your mouth.” “Or what? You will miss another pass?” My jaw tightens as silence falls around us. I don’t argue again. Coach already gave him the authority. “Run it again.” He says. “Three man cycle. You, me, Riley.” Ricky glances toward the barricade. “Greens. Get in.” Riley looks between us, then hops over, adjusting his gloves as he skates in. “What’s the plan?” “One-on-one support play,” Ricky says. I skate back into position, muscles tense, frustration sitting heavy in my chest. The puck slides to me. The p
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