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A resounding chorus of “no’s” echoes in response

“Okay, I have some new staff to introduce as well as some new players,” he says, then proceeds to do a roll call of the new faces Each one stands as Coach introduces the latest eance, and he reads off their accomplishments and why they were offered a coveted spot on this team

He’s just finishing his introduction of Noah as our new backup goalie when the door to theman, but it’s expected of a defenseht on his feet, which erous on the ice

His expression is one of bored indifference as he scans the area, not in the least bit concerned he’s walked in late

Coach turns his attention to Riggs, his rim line “Glad you could join us, Nadeau”

Riggs merely nods, his silence disrespectful

If this irritates Coach Perron, he keeps his expression bland, but there’s no s has fucked up by how deathly quiet the room has become

“Everyone,” Coach says with a sweeping hand at Riggs “This is Riggs Nadeau At this point, I’d go into his accomplishments, which led to a coveted offer on this team, but really, what I need everyone to know about the man at this moment is he has yet to prove he can be a solid eance He doesn’t seem to understand I don’t tolerate tardiness, nor how disrespectful it is to all of us to coy Of course, I’ll have a private discussion with him about that later”

Riggs see down in front of a roo at the coach and waiting for instructions

Coach growls, pointing to the chairs “Sit down, but plan onwith me later”

Riggs shrugs, shuffling up the outer aisle to the back rohich is e in their seats to watch his ascent When he slumps into a seat, I turn around and look down the row to my teammates Jim shakes his head in disappoint across his throat to indicate Riggs just killed his chances on this team