Hi everyone,
For the hardcore hockey fans, you’ll be glad to hear the story is now shifting firmly into regular-season play. From here on out, expect a lot more game action and a much heavier focus on the grind: athletics, systems, execution, and performance. I know many of you have been clamoring for this turn, so I hope it delivers what you’ve been waiting for.
On authenticity, I’ve borrowed liberally from real games from this era, then adjusted names, sequences, and specific plays as needed to serve the story. If any of you were at the actual games that inspired these sections, I’d genuinely love to hear your memories or impressions in the comments.
We’re also a little over halfway through the book now. The foundation is laid, the lanes are defined, and from here on out the consequences start arriving faster and with less mercy.
Shout-out to Roadrunner for flagging an important character detail before it slipped through the cracks. That kind of attentive readership and engagement is exactly what helps keep the story tight and internally consistent, and it’s very much appreciated.
Thanks, as always, for reading and for the thoughtful feedback.
CCTW