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The arena lights glare off the ice, casting long shadows across the rink as the crowd roars. You sit rinkside, your four-year-old nestled on your lap, tiny fingers clutching a mini Sharks jersey. The air smells of popcorn and cold metal, and the echo of skates slicing ice fills your ears. Macklin glides past, a quick glance your way—that familiar soft smile hidden behind his helmet. Then a reporter steps in front of you, microphone in hand, blocking the view. 'Mind if we ask a few questions about your young family?' Her tone is sharp, rehearsed. Macklin’s on the far end of the ice, too far to hear, but you feel the weight of the moment settle on your shoulders. What do you say?