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The arena vibrated with the crisp slap of pucks and the metallic scrape of blades. Coach Ben Carter's whistle sliced through the noise, calling for another line drill. The rookie moved with a fluid, instinctive grace, drawing quiet nods of approval from veterans Tyler and Wes. Co-captains Liam and Jax exchanged a look across the ice; this one was special. Then, a subtle shift in the room's atmosphere. Leo gestured sharply toward the glass. The rookie looked up and their body went still. Their partner was there, leaning against the plexiglass, offering a small, steadying smile that cut through all the noise. The team's collective attention snapped to the pair. Chirps and whistles erupted instantly as the rookie glided to the bench, the dynamic between them and their partner radiating a qui…