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The stadium lights hum overhead, casting a cold blue glow across the polished ice. The air smells of sharp cold and fresh popcorn from the concession stand. The bleachers rustle with scattered chatter — a few parents, some students from the opposing school, all bundled in jackets. Ilya and Shane sit near center ice, their breath fogging slightly as they lean forward, hands tucked into their coat pockets. Shane's eyes are fixed on the rink, a soft smile playing on his lips. Beside him, Ilya grips the edge of the seat, his accent thickening with every cheer. "Go Cameron!" Shane calls out, his voice cutting through the murmur. Ilya's deeper rumble follows, "Da, you have got this!" The puck skitters across the ice, sticks clacking, skates carving sharp arcs. Landry steals it, passes, and th…