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I start laughing and he pulls me closer into him We watch as first Alex takes the Cup froue that the team captain takes the first victory lap with it But that tradition has been broken a few tiet tears into break tradition tonight He hands the cup to Ryker as the best goalie in the league and the ether as a cohesive unit, which made it possible for them to have this victory

Ryker nods solemnly at Alex and accepts the Cup He hoists it in the air, holds it there a s it down to his mouth where he places a kiss upon its shiny surface He then starts a wide circle around the ice, holding the cup up high over his head The fans screa their sticks on the ice in recognition of his leadership

I watch hinition and vindication that is long overdue from his teammates and the fans In this moment, I don’t know that I could ever be happier for hi that a good man deserves