Story By Oluwaferanmi Ayodele
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Oluwaferanmi Ayodele

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Breaking the Ice
Updated at Jun 28, 2026, 10:30
Scarlett Sinclair has spent her entire life fighting to be taken seriously. As the daughter of one of the wealthiest families in the country, everyone expects her to step into the family business and follow the future already planned for her. But Scarlett has only ever wanted one thing—hockey. When she transfers to Northbridge University, home to the toughest and most prestigious hockey program in the nation, she becomes the first woman ever accepted onto the men's team. Unfortunately, not everyone is happy about it. Especially Liam Carter. The team captain. The campus hero. And the one man determined to make her quit. Liam fought for everything he has. After losing his father, hockey became more than a dream—it became the only way to secure a future for his family. So when a rich, famous transfer student joins the team, he's convinced she bought her place with money and influence. The problem? Scarlett earned her spot. And the more Liam learns about her, the harder it becomes to hate her. As championship season approaches, rivalry turns into respect, respect turns into attraction, and suddenly the one person Liam can't stop thinking about is the same girl he's supposed to stay away from. Because at Northbridge, teammates aren't allowed to date. Breaking that rule could cost them everything. Their careers. Their dreams. And the championship they've worked so hard to achieve. But some rules were made to be broken. And some hearts were never meant to stay frozen.
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