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After the buzzer
The buzzer goes and the sound hangs longer than it should.Not loud. Just final He stays in the crease for a second too long. Stick resting on the ice. Mask still on. As if leaving too fast would make it…
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Before the first shot
We’re early.Earlier than necessary. Earlier than most. The rink smells clean in the morning. Cold. Exited. He steps onto the ice and skates straight to the crease. No laps. No talking. Rituals Tape. Stretch. One glove tap on the post.Same…