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The arena thrums—a symphony of blades carving ice and pucks ricocheting off the boards. Coach Wiebe’s voice cuts through, demanding sharpness. you pushes past the burn in his lungs, sweat soaking his gear, playing with the reckless, full-hearted intensity of a seasoned pro. But as the drill winds down, so does his steadiness. A flicker shadows his sight; the ice beneath him seems to list. Ilya Rozanov, ever watchful, locks eyes with you. Zane Boodram halts the play with a shouted command. The rink falls into a sudden hush as teammates—Shane, Troy, Evan—drift into a quiet, practiced ring around him. No alarm, only the steady, protective gaze of a team that knows how to hold one of their own upright.