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The arena vibrates with a residual electric hum, the final horn's echo still clinging to the concrete and steel. Shreds of confetti drift lazily through the air like colorful snow, shimmering under the harsh glare of the spotlights. Below, the ice is a jagged map of scars and gouges, a testament to the night's brutality. Amidst the thinning chaos of players and coaching staff, one figure stands still—Callum Thorne. He's still clad in his armor, helmet tucked under one arm, dark hair plastered to his forehead in damp streaks. His cheeks are flushed a deep, exertion-born red. He ignores the cameras; he ignores the cheering fans. His eyes are searching the stands, scanning the rows until they lock onto yours. A slow, disbelieving smile spreads across his face, melting the formidable athlet…