Rule #1: Don’t fall in love with the coach

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Gabriel Theriault’s been skating on thin ice for the past two seasons with Toronto but his arrest following an off-ice fight is the final straw.

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His only shot at redemption is to start over in Evanston and prove that he still has what it takes to be a pro player.

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No more fights. No more drinking. No more random hookups.

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Rule #2: The team always comes first

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Years ago, Lance Tate’s on-ice injury ended his career and marriage.

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His long road to recovery led to a job he loves as assistant coach with the Evanston Otters, and he wouldn’t dream of giving that up.

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Until he meets Gabriel.

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The French-Canadian is fifteen years younger, burdened by too much responsibility, and the most intriguing man Lance has ever met.

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He’s also the absolute last man Lance should get involved with.

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The draw between them is impossible to resist—even if it could cost them the game they love.

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Their only chance at winning it all is to change the rules.