The Hockey Alpha's Rejection
our lead defenseman answered, tightening his helmet strap while standing up beside me, "We came here to play hockey, win this game, and show this entire city that our franchise is here to stay."
"That's exact mindset we need out there," I replied, grabbing my stick off the rack near the wall, "Stay focused, pass the puck fast, don't get drawn into cheap fights, and let's win this match in front of the whole community."
I opened the heavy exit door, leading my squad out down the narrow player tunnel, and as we stepped onto the smooth ice surface, the bright overhead arena lights reflected down on us while the roaring crowd let out massive cheers and applause from every section of the stands.