(Caleb)
Morning practice was open to the full roster. No secrets today. Just the visible setup we needed everyone to believe in.
I stood at center ice, whistle ready, voice carrying across the rink. “Standard overload on the left side. Danica, you float as primary support. When they pressure the replacement for Brooks, drop back and cover. Keep it clean and simple. This is the version the rest of the team sees until Game 6.”
The drills started. The team executed the visible formation well — solid, disciplined, exactly what we wanted the Wolves to prepare for. Liam pushed hard on the wing, Tank anchored the defense, and Danica floated between lines, drawing attention without overcommitting. From the outside, it looked like a standard counter to the Wolves’ new focus on our weaker links.
