When twelve-year-old Evan was cut from The Ducks, he and his mother embarked on an ambitious endeavor: to forge a new kind of hockey team.

As the team prepared for its inaugural game, a quiet skepticism settled over the coaching staff regarding the unconventional methods being employed.

Evan recruited Sofi, and the team received unexpected assistance… from Bombay.

She practiced with the Ducks and the Don't Bothers, diligently forging her mother's signature so she could join the team. Gordon worked to inspire Alex as she prepared for the Slap Shot Challenge against Stephanie, her boss. Elsewhere, Evan…

The unexpected arrival cast a long shadow, disrupting the delicate balance between Evan, Alex, and even Bombay. Its presence complicated matters, introducing an element of unforeseen difficulty into their lives.

The question of allegiance hung in the air, a silent weight between Evan and Bombay. Where did their true loyalty reside? The answer remained elusive, a path yet to be forged.

A sense of unease settled upon them as Bombay guided them toward an unfamiliar destination. The journey itself was unremarkable, yet a subtle shift in the atmosphere hinted at something beyond the ordinary. Alex observed the unfolding even…

The state tournament loomed, and for Alex, something shifted. She realized, with a quiet certainty, that the thrill of victory had become more than just a fleeting satisfaction; it was a deeper current, a pull she hadn't fully acknowledged…

The road stretched ahead, a ribbon of asphalt unwinding towards distant states. A story of adolescence unfolded within its confines, a narrative where Alex found himself adrift, while Bombay held a secret close.

Facing the Ducks at States, they were compelled to prioritize, to discern what truly mattered amidst the clamor.