"Now the crowd are doing the wave, trying to get Team USA back in this game. It may be working. Team USA up to centre ice."

The group watched as Connie passed the puck to Luis, who ducked under a taller player's legs. Dwayne took the puck and skated towards Dean, who was calling for the puck.

Just then, an Iceland player knocked him down from behind and the crowd booed.

***

Team USA were still losing and Chloe desperately wanted to see Adam. She knew he wasn't okay.

The crowd cheered as Luis began to catch up with 'AMSELIK'.

"Wow, he's fast." Audrey remarked.

As Amselik made his way towards the net, Luis tripped, causing Amselik to also trip and collide with Goldberg in the net.

Chloe winced. "Ouch."

"3-0... this isn't good." Luke mumbled to Jake.

Chloe watched as Gordon told certain players of the team to get out onto the ice.

They rearranged themselves and Chloe furrowed her brows. "What're they doing?"

"Oh, I remember seeing this in the papers once; it's The Flying V!" Daniel told Chloe.

Before Team USA could get into the Iceland zone, Iceland took them down and scored another goal, making it 4-0.

"Iceland is really taking it to Team USA. They are completely dominating this game! As we start the second period, you have to wonder how in the world is Team USA going to get back into this - it's like David vs Goliath!"

"Can this guy shut up?" Luke rolled his eyes.
"Tell me about it. He's really not helping." Chloe sighed, slouching into her seat.

Averman was immediately knocked down by Stahl, followed by Guy.

Chloe's attention was turned to Fulton and Dean, who were switched with Guy and Dwayne. They skated onto the rink and charged into any hockey player they saw.

The crowd erupted into cheers as they knocked players down.
Chloe laughed as they head-butted each time they knocked someone over.

"Now I get why they call themselves The Bash Brothers on Instagram." Riley remarked.

"I just realised..." Audrey began as they watched Ken pirouette past the Iceland players.

"What?" Chloe asked.

"That's the kid from the Olympics!"

Jake playfully rolled his eyes. "No, really?"

Ken scored and everyone cheered. Riley excitedly hugged Chloe as everyone else clapped.

Chloe and Daniel began to laugh when Ken attempted to tackle one of the hockey players by knocking him onto the ice and trying to take off his jersey.

"What'd I do?!" Ken innocently asked as the linesman took him to the penalty box.

Dean and Fulton cheered for Ken once he was in the penalty box. They went crazy. The two Bash Brothers skated around the edge of the rink, getting a huge reaction out of the fans.

When they passed Chloe, who Dean clearly noticed, he threw his arms up and grinned, making Chloe laugh.

They hit the helmets of Iceland players on the bench and high fived the members on their team.

It all ended when the linesman skated over them and sent them to join Ken in the penalty box.

"I like those guys." Luke chuckled as Ken, Fulton and Dean hit the boards separating them from the crowd.

"Connie's going on!" Addison exclaimed, excitedly.
Chloe clapped her hands together. "It's about time. We need a girl on the rink."

"I agree." Riley and Audrey said, simultaneously.

***

Chloe winced as Connie was checked into the boards within a second.

Connie then went to get the puck that was stuck in the corner of the rink.

Chloe's eyes widened once she saw Sanderson skating towards her with an evil smirk on his face.

"Yeehaw!" Dwayne hollered, picking up a rope that he conveniently had beside him, and skated towards Sanderson.

He caught Sanderson in the rope so right before he could collide with Connie, he was stopped.

"Is he allowed to do that?" Audrey laughed.
Daniel shook his head and laughed along. "I definitely don't think he is."

Dwayne pulled Sanderson backwards until he was lying by his feet.

Everyone cheered as Dwayne gave Connie a smile.

She skated towards them as Sanderson managed to force himself back onto his feet.

"Where I come from, we treat ladies with respect!" Dwayne snapped.
"Thank you, Dwayne, but I'm no lady; I'm a Duck!" Connie replied, pushing Sanderson back onto the cold ground.

Chloe cheered. "Yes, Connie!"

The linesman took Dwayne to the penalty box for 'roping' as Connie held her chin high and skated away.

"We're at the end of the second period and Iceland has a commanding 4-1 lead!"

***

Chloe and her friends didn't hesitate to get up and out of their seats.

They followed the crowd to the snack bar and stopped just beside the queue.

"How are we supposed to get to them?" Chloe asked, brushing her hands through her hair and looking around.

"They're probably in the locker room." Audrey stated.

Luke nodded. "I can't imagine what their coach is saying right now."

"Everyone else on the team knows you're here, right?" Riley questioned.

Chloe quickly nodded. "Yeah, why?"
"Well, maybe they'll try and come up with something. You know, like an excuse to leave early before the third period starts." Riley explained.

Chloe sighed. "Maybe... I hope so."

Chloe took out her phone to see a private message from Connie.

New chat with connie moreau!

connie moreau
he still doesn't know yet.
we can't leave the
locker rooms but if you
come up to the glass
separating you from
the walkway we go
through onto the rink, and
if you shout loud enough,
he'll probably hear you.

chloe 🌹
okay, I'll try it

Chloe slid her phone into her pocket.
"Who was it?" Audrey asked.
"Connie. She said if we get to the glass right by the walkway they come out of and onto the rink, then I'll probably see him."

"Really?" Jake asked.
Chloe nodded and grinned. "Let's go."