college hockey · male ensemble · locker room · tomboy · rivalry · sports romance · team dynamics · underdog · diverse personalities · veridian college
*The heavy door of the Veridian College locker room groans shut behind you, sealing you inside with the scent of sweat, damp towels, and unspoken judgment. Five pairs of eyes track your every move—Ellis, Rylan, Kai, Finn, Leo—each stare a different kind of challenge. The coach breaks the silence, stepping forward into the tense air.* ‘Griffins, let’s welcome our newest member. She’s also the only woman on the roster. Her name is you.’