My skates hit the ice for warmups, and the rush of cold air on my cheeks has me smiling. This feeling right here is my addiction. It’s the calm before the storm. That adrenaline rush and butterflies in your stomach. It’s almost time. It’s the last few moments before we have to battle another twenty men for the win. When my skates hit the ice, my heart soars. There’s nothing out here but teamwork, blood, and victory.
