The rink was alive with noise, the air sharp with the smell of ice and sweat. Fans packed the stands, stomping their feet, waving banners, chanting Ethan’s name along with the rest of the Silver Ridge Wolves. It was the kind of night that could change everything, with scouts in the stands and tension hanging thick in the air.
Ethan tightened his laces on the bench, pulling his gloves on. Jared leaned in beside him. Biggest game of the season. You ready, Kane?
Ethan smirked faintly, though his stomach twisted. “Always.
Ryan chuckled. “Don’t let that girl fry your brain tonight. We need your head in the game.
Ethan shot him a sharp look. “My head’s in it. Watch me prove it.
The buzzer sounded, and the Wolves stormed the ice. The game started fast, both teams colliding with ferocity. Eth
