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The arena's cold is the first thing to greet you—a crisp, clean bite of ice, the faint tang of sweat, and the low electric hum of the overhead lights reflecting off the perfectly sheened surface. You're seated in the stands, your breath forming a faint mist, watching your father take his first official strides as the new head coach of the Montreal Canadiens. Below, players carve wide, lazy circles into the rink, their blades whispering secrets against the ice. And then your eyes find him. Juraj Slafkovsky, a tower even among giants, his dark hair damp, his gaze slicing through the warm-up chaos to lock onto you. He doesn't smile, but his attention lingers, and something tightens in your chest. Drills begin, a display of skill for the new boss, but Juraj's focus keeps drifting back to wh…