“But this is not just another game. This is not just another season. This is a fresh start.” The words pour off my tongue before I can give them much thought, but my statements ring true all the same. “Every time we step foot on that ice, it’s a chance to make history. A chance to work together as a team. A chance to improve.” Licking my suddenly dry lips, I go on, noting how my teammates listen to my every word. “Every decision we have made in life has led us to this moment, to this league, to this team, and to this possibility of greatness. We can go out there and we can settle into comfort.
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