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Hey, nice job, girls.

Way to go.

Great job. Great job.

Hey, O'Connor, watch that stick work.

You do not want me to warn you again, okay?

I'm sick of it.

So next we're gonna do a breakout, regroup,

and three-on-two attack, starting with the first line.

We got Meyers, Nichols, and Lundgren.

Let's go.

Hey, coach.

- Yes? I thought I was first line.

Yes, we got you at first line,

but we'll have you playing D today, okay?

- Why? We need to use you

where your strengths are and skills are helping us the best.

Serving the team the best.

I could skate circles around any of them.

- We're not gonna go around and round on this again.

You know you have the speed, but if you refuse to pass...

- And you think that Lundgren at wing

is playing to our strengths?

Fine. Five-shot shootout from the blue line,

and then we'll see who really deserves to be first line.

Oh, gosh! This is not a debate.

If you wanna go solo, go try figure skating.

But if you wanna play for me, you do what I tell you to do.

Let's go.

Let's go, ladies!

Go.

Oh, my gosh, Emily, are you okay?

Oh, my gosh. Can you hear me?

Can you hear me?

You!

Get off the ice!

You're gone!

Go!

Love it!

Come on, Alex.

You got this, hun!

Yes!

Yes, yes, yes, yes!

Okay.

Sorry.

Rachel! Over here.

- Hey! - Hey!

I can't believe it's already second period.

Oh, I missed the open.

My stupid car again.

Oh, don't worry about it.

The boys are playing great.

Yeah? What'd I miss?

Well, we were down in the open, but...

Alex saved us.

Hey, Diane.

Thankfully he got us back in the game.

That's great.

But a blind man could call this game better

than The Blunder Twins out there.

You know, Alex has gotten slashed twice,

not a single whistle.

Are they already running the "cougar three?"

Mike's been doubling 12.

He's leaving gaps everywhere.

Jeez.

But, hey, Ethan's playing his heart out.

- Yeah? - Yeah.

- Awesome. - Oh, hey, did you get

the message about Ethan's shin guards?

Oh, shoot.

I did. I forgot.

How did you know?

Oh, don't worry about it.

Alex lent him his spares.

Oh, it was nice of him.

Mm-hmm.

I totally blanked.

Ooh! Ooh! Ooh!

Oh, that is my cue.

Going to go ahead and see if the boys want

a little intermission sugar boost.

Wow! Those look amazing as always, Diane.

But, you know, Rachel, I know how hard things can be.

So if you ever need any help or if Ethan wants

any equipment that isn't hand-me-downs,

please do not hesitate to call me.

Thanks, I appreciate it.

Of course, hun, I'm here for you.

And besides, we're all on the same team.

Give me a break, lady.

Yeah. She means well.

- But does she really? - Eh, maybe not.

- Hey, Diane. - Hey, Carl.

Heck of a second period, boys.

Nice work out there.

Hey, Coach Mike.

Just brought my treats for a little pick me up.

I have one with your name on it.

I'm good, Diane. Thank you.

But you know, Mike,

you can't pull the zone coverage on Fairfield.

You have to double team 17.

- I know. - And you need

to tell the boys that when Alex plants the outside,

they need to keep feeding him,

otherwise he's just standing out there wide open.

Diane, I know I've told you this before.

I very much appreciate your input,

but let me do the coaching, all right?

Of course, Mike.

Thank you.

Take no prisoners, boys.

You're doing wonderful.

Go Riders! Whoo!

Hey, coach.

Sorry about my mom.

Oh, she's something else.

I'll give you that.

Yeah. Well, try living with her.

Yeah, no thanks.

Alright, boys, way to hit the ground running out there.

Had some great individual effort.

Ethan, Alex, phenomenal job on the face-offs.

Jake, you've been a monster in front of the net.

Let's keep that up for the next period.

Now, collectively as a team,

we've got a couple things we need to work on.

Hey, man.

- Yeah? - She's not wrong.

About what?

We need to be feeding you out there more.

You have the best shot out there.

Oh, thanks, man.

Hey, you're killing it too.

You're not such a slouch yourself.

- And here we go, folks,

into the final stretch.

Not much time left on the clock.

Williams plugs into the zone, fighting off Linder.

Looking for that opening,

just trying to run off the clock.

And Williams has got it.

Looking for his wingman.

Oh, shot fired!

Just off the post.

And O'Connor brings it back into play.

Riders bringing full force here.

And that just might...

There we go.

Final buzzer and the Riders take the game,

taking down one of their biggest rivals.

Now we're talking, folks!

Hey, Diane, hey.

A lot we can learn from today, right?

All you have to do is stay on your game and stay focused.

Mom, we just won, didn't we?

Great job! You did it!

That was great. That was really great.

Everybody was so great.

Yeah, it was great.

Yeah. Okay. Well, I'll be in the car.

Cool.

Diane.

I'm sure you have a full report of criticism for me.

I wasn't gonna say anything.

Really?

No, I figured it'd be easier if I typed it up for you.

Between the position shifts, the play calls,

that third period was an absolute disaster.

Fair enough.

Give me a report and I'll read it.

Check your email tonight.

- Rachel. - Hey, great game.

Ah, thanks.

The boys really played their guts out.

Yeah, thanks to you.

I saw you trying to sneak out on me.

Yeah, I gotta go.

You're working the late shift tonight?

No.

Not tonight.

You know, it's a school night and I just, I gotta go, so.

- Okay. - Okay.

When?

Soon.

Okay, bye.

Okay.

Yo, Alex, tell your mom, I prefer the chocolate ones.

Funny.

Hey, man, great game out there.

Thanks for the assists.

Yeah, dude, you too.

You all right?

Yeah, dude, I'm good.

We just won, didn't we?

Oh, come on!

No!

Come on, don't do this now!

Everything all right?

Oh, yeah, it's fine.

It's just kind of moody.

Mm.

You know, I have jumper cables.

Oh, that's okay.

It's not the battery, it's just mad at me.

You know, I have wanted to talk to you about Ethan.

What about him?

Well, it's not really my place to pry,

but I do see that he's been struggling.

Struggling with what?

It's a challenging time for the boys.

I'm just wondering if he's maybe taken on too much.

Sorry, Diane, I don't know what you're talking about.

It's not my place, but it is a lot of pressure

trying to juggle academics in such a demanding sport.

I mean, that I know.

I lived it.

And God knows we put way too much pressure

on all these kids.

Well, he's at the top of his class

and works harder at the game than anyone.

Mm, good. That's good to know.

He's such a wonderful kid, so talented.

And I'm just speaking to you as a friend.

You know, an outsider looking in.

It's just rumblings I've heard from the other kids.

I only worry about 'em, that's all.

I can't help it, it's just, it's what I do.

I appreciate that.

So, are you good, or...

- Oh... - I can give you a ride.

- No, it's okay. - Or you can use my car club.

It'll come around. It always does.

Okay, hun.

- Bye! - Bye!

Hey. What do you think about her?

Who?

Emma.

She's got her sights set on you, dude.

Emma?

I think she's a lot of trouble.

- Really? - Yeah.

What makes you say that?

I don't know. That's just what I've heard.

Huh.

It's too bad, she's cute.

Yep.

The troubled ones always are, my man.

Hey, you wanna get outta here?

Go where?

I don't know, somewhere else?

You all right, man?

Yeah, no, I'm good.

Just ready to go.

Ooh, not again?

Oh, yeah, it's just the belt thingy again.

I think it's time for a new dryer.

Yeah, maybe if they're free.

Hey, that was a good game.

I'm proud of you.

- Thanks, Mom. - Yeah.

I'm gonna go hit the showers.

Ethan, I didn't push you into anything

that you didn't wanna do, did I?

What are you talking about?

I don't know.

I know you have a lot of pressure on you

with school and the team,

and I know that it's hard with Dad gone.

Um, I just wanna make sure you're okay.

Yeah. I'm good, Mom.

- Yeah? - Yeah.

Okay. I love you.

Love you too.

It's time for a new dryer.

Yeah. Not yet.

Hasn't won.

Okay.

Mom?

It's late.

It's not that late.

You might feel differently with drills in the morning.

We need hip work.

Tomorrow?

Mom, we just beat the number one team.

Come here.

What?

Alex.

Let me smell.

I haven't been drinking.

Breathe.

I haven't done anything.

No booze, no weed, nothing.

That is nachos and a Coke.

So that's what you're eating.

Mm-hmm.

What did we agree to about your diet?

Come on, give me a break, would you?

Two weeks, Alex.

- Two weeks. - Two weeks, what?

There is a rumor that Bobby McGregor

is going to be coming to watch the team play

before the end of the season.

You know who he is.

- Mm-hmm. - He is the number one

recruiter in the entire country.

This is your chance.

Everything is on the line, Alex.

Everything.

How do you know he's coming in two weeks?

I have my ways.

So we have the inside track.

Only problem is, is we don't know when.

So we need to be ready.

And I don't want you telling anyone else on the team.

Why not?

Because this is your time.

Everything we have worked for, it all comes down to this.

And I'm not gonna let anyone or anything jeopardize that.

Look, Alex, we need this.

I've always kept this from you

because I didn't want to worry you about our finances,

but your father left us in dire straits.

And I have put everything we have into your future.

Do you understand?

Yeah.

Hey.

I love you.

You too.

Hey, go to bed.

Breathe and reset.

Breathe and reset.

Breathe and reset.

- Good morning sports fans.

Welcome back to "Hockey Talk."

We got a lot to unpack today

as we head into the final weeks of the season.

And what a season we've had so far.

Dishwasher, too?

Oh, yeah.

I've done that one before.

It's easy.

You know, I could get a part-time job.

- No, Ethan. - They're hiring down-

Out of the question.

Mom, I've got the time.

No, honey, you've got enough to focus on.

Focus on school and hockey.

You're the only mom I know that demands a no-work policy.

- What can I say? - I've got sports collectibles

we can sell if we need to.

Buddy, stop. We are fine.

You don't need to worry about this.

Oh.

Here's your lunch.

Please eat the fruit, don't just throw it away, okay?

- I will. - Okay.

I love you.

- Love you too. - All right.

I'll see you at practice.

Mom, you don't have to come to practice.

I wanna go to practice.

- Go. - All right.

Okay.

Ah, yeah, look, man,

I'm not gonna argue with you, Gene,

but clearly if the Hawks...

Gotta go.

You're not gonna eat anything?

Wait.

I ordered it four weeks ago and it finally came in.

Mom.

Wow.

You like?

Yeah, they're great.

Amazing.

But, Mom, I don't need these.

Yours were getting so ratty.

Yeah, I like my gloves.

These are unnecessary.

Alex, I just...

There's my ride.

- Okay. - Wait, who's driving you?

- Jake. - Hmm.

Okay.

Does he pass security clearance?

Okay.

Thank you.

Yes. Have a good day.

Sorry, Danny.

Sorry I'm late.

You're not late.

Well, I'm supposed to be here at 9:30 and it's 10.

Yeah, I just tell you that

to adjust for Rachel time.

- Oh. - I don't need you

here 'til 10.

That's considerate.

But tomorrow I need you here at 9:30.

Funny.

Hey, I was wondering if I could maybe

pick up some extra shifts?

You could take some time off and I could cover for you.

Maybe I can find you some extra hours.

As long as you're on time.

You got it.

- Which sounds wonderful but we are working

with a budget on this event, so we are limited.

Only limited in perception.

For the event to properly project

what we want the company to represent,

we need to reevaluate the budgetary restrictions.

- Diane, you do great work,

but I have to be honest with you.

We've gotten other bids that we're considering.

That's all right, Barry.

We all do what we need to do.

Whoo! Nice, guys!

All right, boys!

Yes! Whoo!

Man, Ethan is having an off day.

Well, it happens.

Is everything okay at home?

Yeah, it's great.

Well, everyone deserves an off day.

Oh.

I better go check on him.

Hey, deep breath and reset.

Right.

All right, boys, nice hustle.

Hey, bud.

You okay?

Yeah, it's fine.

- It's nothing. - What's wrong?

I don't know.

Something's up with these skates.

- What's wrong with them? - I don't know. They're crap.

Knew I should have gotten new ones this season.

All right. If you need new skates, we'll get you skates.

If we've got the money for that.

Should have been saving up or something.

All right. You don't have to worry about that.

I'll take care of it.

I promise.

I'm gonna go grab some ice.

Okay.

What the hell?

Hey, coach.

Diane, listen, I got your three emails since the game.

I haven't had time to look at 'em yet.

It's a peace offering.

I didn't know we were at war.

I'm only trying to help.

And as far as hockey moms go, you take the cake.

You should be coaching.

Please, you're too kind.

Have you considered the girls' league?

I here Sorensen might be stepping down.

I'm here for Alex, Mike.

And Alex is having a great year.

He's a good kid.

He's writing his own ticket.

And I want you to help author that ticket.

This may be fun and games for most,

but you and I understand that these moments

are critical for elite athletes.

Alex is a talented player.

And I have no doubt he will be playing D1.

There's two games left.

And rumors there could be scouts in those seats.

This is the best way to show them who he truly is.

A star.

- Diane... - And it addresses

the injuries that Jacobs and Powell have been dealing with

as well as the issues Ethan's been having.

- What? - Ethan's a good kid,

don't get me wrong, but I'm just thinking about the team.

No, you're not.

Those kids play their guts out every game.

And I'm not going to adjust how they play

just to promote somebody.

They are a team and they will play as a team.

There is no favoritism in my playbook.

Really?

So Alex would be getting the attention he deserves

if you and I had a secret fling?

Excuse me?

I'm kidding.

I'm kidding!

No.

No more.

No more sideline commentary, no more emails,

no more locker room, and no more cupcakes.

We're done.

Oh, hey, Diane.

Hey, Carl. I was just leaving.

What did she want?

Ooh!

Mm.

Oh, hey. You know you don't have to do that.

I can, uh...

I can do the ice for you.

No, it's okay, Carl.

You have yours in, I'm gonna go get mine.

Mm.

Hey, sorry I'm late.

You're early, actually.

Could you do me a favor?

Could you take a look at Ethan skates?

Something wrong with them.

Jeez!

- What did he do? - What do you mean?

Well, the edges are off.

Way off.

Did he stick 'em in the sharpener roll?

I don't know. He wasn't having trouble

with them until yesterday.

Well, that's messed up.

Let's see what I can do.

Thank you.

♪ That's what I tell myself

Hey...

Come on!

Work!

No!

Hey.

Hey.

- Man. - You didn't have

to come down here.

What did you do to yourself?

You know, out of control Zamboni accident.

Happens all the time.

You really did a number on yourself.

Concussion, broken pelvis, and a shattered ego.

Mike, that is horrible.

Well.

I'm really glad you're here.

Yeah. I am here as a friend.

No one's looking.

I know.

It's not that.

There's too much going on with Ethan's dad,

and plus, I need to protect Ethan.

From what?

I don't want people thinking

that you treat him differently because of me.

I treat him different because he is different.

Ethan's a superstar.

- Yeah- - How are we feeling?

Hey, Diane.

Mike, they didn't have any donuts,

so I got you a muffin and a couple of other things.

I do think you need to eat some fruit.

You shouldn't have.

Oh, actually what I should have done

is bring you some of my homemade strudel.

So what are you doing here?

Oh, I was the one who found him.

Oh.

You saw the accident?

No. No, no, no. I showed up after.

Luckily I was coming to set up for the Booster Club.

You were quite a sight.

What was it? Something with the brakes?

Was that it?

Brake fluid, I don't know.

Just thankful you were there,

otherwise I would've had to crawl to the office

to get help.

Pretty embarrassing.

Hey, it is not your fault, Mike.

See, this is what happens

when they cut corners with the maintenance budget.

But we are gonna fix that.

I have an in with a new corporate fat cat donor,

so we are gonna get a much needed renovation

to the rink equipment.

Well, I know we've had our differences in the past, Diane,

but I appreciate that, I do.

Well, I have places to be.

But, Mike, if you need anything, please just let me know.

Wow.

Get some rest.

Hey, Rach.

- Yeah? - I need to talk to you.

Listen, I feel terrible about Mike.

- Yeah. - I do.

- Yeah. - I do.

But we have some tough decisions

and we need to make 'em quick.

About what?

We need a replacement.

- Oh. - We need a coach

to take over, right now.

All right, hold on.

See what his doctors say.

Rachel, he has a broken pelvis.

He's going to be laid up and we need to jump on this.

We have team practice in just a few hours.

Well, it's Mike's decision,

or at least the athletic director's.

Hey, wait.

I can do it.

Do what?

I can be the interim coach.

- Oh. - I know the game

better than he does.

And I know what we need to win this.

You know that I do.

So, I can count on you to back me?

I think we're getting a little ahead of ourselves.

I know you have the best intentions,

and I just think we need to let them decide.

It's not really up to us.

Plus, I kind of think Carl should just do it.

He is the assistant coach.

Carl?

We both know that Carl isn't exactly

the sharpest stick at the bonfire.

Maybe not, but it's not really our decision to make.

Of course.

Absolutely.

Now Carl is the one who's most likely to let us direct him.

And he'll listen to me.

Believe me.

Okay.

See ya.

- Hey. - Hey.

Are you that embarrassed to be seen with me?

No. No, it is not like that, okay?

It's just, I'm sorry.

Why am I such a big secret?

It's not like that.

- Really, I just... - Is it Allison?

Okay. What are you talking about?

Look, I'm not stupid.

Why do we have to keep sneaking around?

There's somebody else?

Okay. Yes, there is.

Hey, it's not who you think it is.

What does that mean?

I mean, it's my mother.

Yeah, I know.

It's completely ridiculous and silly,

but hockey to her is everything.

And she doesn't allow me to date during the hockey season.

- You're serious? - Yeah, unfortunately.

Wow. I thought I had it bad with my dad at my track meets.

Yeah.

Well, I guess we'll just have to be careful

until the season's over.

Maybe some secret codes, a way to send signals?

Okay, I like that.

Okay. So should you choose to accept this mission,

I'll meet you at the rendezvous point at 22:00 hours.

Good luck, soldier.

Mission accepted.

This was in your locker?

Yeah.

That's, that's crazy.

You're telling me.

Who would do this?

I've got no idea.

Anyone on the team with a grudge?

Not that I can think of.

Somebody from another team?

No.

Did you show this to your mom?

- No! I can't. - Why not?

I don't know, it just...

I knew they were...

I knew they had a thing and that's okay.

I want her to be happy.

Well, then there's your answer.

This is stupid, juvenile.

Forget it.

Someone's trying to get in your head.

It's working.

Talk to her.

Tell her what you told me.

That'll pull the fuse on this whole thing.

Thanks, Danny.

Well, it's not always about stats, it's heart.

Skill sets are always a priority,

but in my experience, the power of will

is always going to eclipse the numbers.

And that's what I know to look for.

I couldn't agree more, Mr. McGregor.

And that's why Alex is such a special case.

He may not have the top numbers,

but believe me, he has more heart than...

- Mrs. O'Connor. - Please, call me Diane.

Honestly, I feel like me agreeing to this meeting

was a bit under false pretenses.

I thought we were here to talk

about a charitable organization?

Oh, no, no.

We can get back to that.

But as a mother,

I just can't help myself presenting my case for Alex.

And your resilience is noted.

My staff have reviewed the tapes that you've submitted...

And to my point, your staff is who's viewed them.

All I'm asking for is for you to see him for yourself.

And I can tell you right now

that we have very few positions to fill

and we've got hundreds of candidates.

Yes, but if I could just know when you plan on coming

to see him play, that would be...

No, no, no.

Allow me, please.

Can I be honest with you?

Bobby, I would expect nothing less.

Alex is a good player,

but he's not the top pick of who we're looking for.

I know that's harsh, but I've been doing this a long time.

I'm not gonna sugarcoat it for you.

Oh, I appreciate that.

Excuse me.

Yeah?

Hey, Gary.

Uh-huh. No, no, let's go ahead and book those dates.

That's fine.

Just do a different hotel this time.

Uh-huh.

Yeah, Duluth on the 15th.

Great. Thanks.

Duluth on the 15th.

Emma?

Emma Miller?

Oh, that little tart.

What are you doing?

I'm sorry, hun.

I didn't mean to wake you.

I was just checking to see if you needed any laundry done.

I was gonna start a load.

What? Laundry?

Mom, it's three in the morning.

You know me.

I can't sleep, I've gotta be productive.

You know, I don't mean to pry.

- Mm-hmm. - But I think you need

to be careful of Ethan.

What are you talking about?

Well, he's a good kid, but I know his mother.

And, honestly, they think of you as a threat.

What? No.

Mom, that's not right.

Is it?

He's been the top dog his whole life.

And who's now the only other person

to inch closer to his stats?

You're in reach of stealing his spotlight.

Mom.

Believe me, Ethan is not like that, okay?

He's my best friend on the team.

That's not what I heard from his mother.

What are you talking about?

When he's on top, he's your friend.

But when you get the win, it's different.

His mom let it slip a couple of times.

Like, when you got the winning goal at Harper.

Oh, he was not happy.

Not behind closed doors.

Wait, his mom said that?

I probably shouldn't have told you this.

You always put so much pressure on yourself.

You always have.

I just want you to be careful.

Take it from me, I've seen it before.

When it comes to this elite-level competition,

you can never be sure who your friends truly are.

But, hey, you stay true to your game.

Don't let them shake you.

Just stay focused and the world will be yours.

Go back to sleep.

Okay.

All right.

So, yeah, Mike has had a bit of a little mishap,

and I'm gonna be filling-in for him

until he's back, you know, and he's back on his feet.

So we're gonna have a good practice today.

And we're gonna work on, you know,

uh, ya know.

Yeah, well, we'll get to work on and the most.

And, yeah.

Yeah, right.

All right, guys.

We know what we need to do.

Let's get out there, run a little breakout,

regroup, get the feet moving.

We'll split into three-on-three,

do some scrimmaging, get the stamina up.

Yeah, right.

What Ethan said.

Hey! Right, okay.

Something seems off.

- About what? - Diane.

You've just come to that realization now?

No, I'm serious.

You shoulda seen her at the hospital,

she was so intense it was like spooky.

She's always been spooky.

You should have seen her though.

I mean, she was totally trying to take over the team.

Trying?

She's already done that.

She's been leading this team

for the past three years.

But that's when Mike was here,

and he had a handle on her,

and now he's gone.

- Rachel. - Hey.

- How are ya? - Hi Carl.

Hey, um, can I ask you something?

Yeah, sure.

It's kind of weird.

Um, what happened with the Zamboni

with Mike's accident?

Oh, it was horrible.

I gotta tell you I'm really nervous

whenever I drive it now.

But what caused it?

Some brake fluid leak.

I got it fixed,

and don't tell anybody but I wear a helmet now

whenever I drive it.

So it broke or it's something that somebody caused?

Hmm.

You're not thinking what I'm thinking?

I don't know.

Those "Crochet Mallards."

Oh, yeah.

Do you know that those kids

put a dead fish in the icebox last year?

Those Mallards, they're sick bastards.

So it is something that maybe

somebody could have done on purpose?

Who even has access to the arena?

It's just Mike and me.

And, oh, there's Diane.

Diane has keys?

Why would she have keys?

You know, she does all the booster stuff,

and she's the biggest donor,

so she's got carte blanche.

I bet she does.

She can be persuasive.

All right, thanks, Carl.

I'll see ya.

Yeah.

Hey Danny.

Wow, you are really early.

I don't work today.

Oh, right.

Hey, uh, what do you know about Diane O'Connor?

Diane?

Keep your distance.

Why do you say that?

Well, she had quite the reputation back in the day,

quite a hockey player.

I think she was a prospect for the Olympic team,

trained with them or something.

Yeah, I knew that,

but what kind of reputation?

Well, she played dirty,

and she was good at it.

Knew to avoid penalties.

I think she sent some girls to the hospital,

ended some careers.

My sister played hockey with her way back in the day.

- Suzanne? - Yeah.

She would know the real story.

All I remember is Diane was one girl

you did not want to mess with.

Vicious.

How much?

What?

Why are you selling your car?

Oh, just figured it could be someone else's problem.

Are you coming from work?

Well, no, I was just...

Are you working your other job tonight?

Not tonight.

Perfect.

My house, six p.m.

Oh, I would love to, Diane,

I gotta pick up Ethan and...

He got a ride, I already saw them,

so you're in the clear.

I asked Michelle to come too.

It's really important that I speak to you both.

Tonight at six.

Don't be late.

I'm just kidding.

I'll see you tonight, hun.

- I can't believe you agreed to this.

Yeah, I didn't really have a choice.

Well me neither.

What could be so important, do you know?

No idea.

I have been hearing things about her past,

her hockey experience.

What do you know?

Well just the rumors.

Everyone was afraid of her,

nobody messed with her.

Should we be worried?

Well, at least it's the two of us,

and I've got my mace in my bag.

Funny.

Ladies, so glad you came.

Hockey moms unite.

Yeah.

Come in, come in.

Looking forward to it.

Good.

Wow, Diane, do you ever not do everything?

Never.

Coffee, tea?

Well, it's after five, tequila?

Kidding.

Was that Jake Owings doing your yard?

Ugh, yes.

Sweet kid.

He does good lawn.

So, uh, what did you wanna talk to us about?

Ah.

This is just a little something I threw together.

It's something I tried to use with Mike,

but he just didn't get it.

Don't get me wrong, he was a wonderful coach.

Well, he still is the coach.

Of course, yes,

but with him out we really need to step things up.

Carl isn't exactly razor sharp on tactics.

It's the new training schedule.

No disrespect, Diane, but...

None taken.

What's wrong with what they're already doing?

Yeah, you have them running drills during the day,

when they're in school.

See, this is what I wanted to discuss with you

because I need you both to back me on this.

I think we talk to Principal Swenson

about letting the boys take a sabbatical from classes

so they can focus on training.

Wait, whoa.

This isn't just fun and games for our boys,

this is their future,

and right now the next two weeks

are absolutely critical

in what will be the rest of their lives,

but that's only if we can rally together.

Do you know the odds of our boys

making it to the NHL?

Nope.

0.035% are even considered for the draft.

See, that means we need to strive for something more

because if we just let them do what they usually do,

then we'll get usual results.

A couple of years of playing D1,

and then they'll spend the rest of their lives

talking about the glory days

while they punch a timecard

at some sad little sporting goods store, no offense.

Well, Diane, I'll say this,

you are the ultimate hockey mom, I'll give you that,

but my Vinny, he's not interested

in being professional

or going D1.

He just wants to design video games.

Yeah, I, uh, I don't know.

I admire your tenacity, it is really something,

but I don't know how

we can do this.

I don't like this.

I don't like her, she scares me,

and she's taking this way too far.

Am I wrong?

But she means well.

Bye, gotta go.

Oh no, Ethan.

Carl.

- Hey Carl. - Yeah?

Listen, I don't mean to,

I don't know, maybe it's none of my business,

but the boys are under a lot of stress,

and some of them don't exactly

come from the best home life, but...

But, but what?

Well, I'm just thinking about the team here,

but isn't there a no tolerance policy for the players?

- Uh- - Right?

Yeah, I mean, sure.

With what?

It's not really my place,

they're just boys,

and he is such a good boy.

Mhmm.

But when I was putting cupcakes out just now,

Mhmm.

I might go and take a peek

at what's in someone's locker if I were you.

You know what, forget it.

I don't want any trouble.

Forget I said anything about it.

Sure.

♪ How this can possibly be

Oh man.

- Uh, Suzanne. - Yeah?

Hey, I'm Rachel Williams, I work with Danny at the shop.

Oh yeah, hey.

Hey.

Can I talk to you for just a second?

Yeah, sure, what do you need?

I wanted to, uh,

I wanted to ask you about Diane O'Connor.

Why do you wanna know about her?

Well, my son plays hockey with her son,

and it's hard to explain,

but these things keep happening.

If you want my advice, stay away from her.

Why do you say that?

I used to know her, I played hockey with her.

Yeah, that's what Danny said.

She is dangerous.

She was an amazing hockey player.

She could have made the Olympics,

but she should have went to prison,

but they could never prove any of it.

Prove what?

The accidents.

I mean, from the moment she joined our team we were cursed.

Things started happening to the girls, the coaches,

to anyone that got in her way.

I think the only reason she never came after me

was because I wasn't that good.

I wasn't a threat.

Julie Hanson broke her leg in some freak accident,

Marla Paulson almost got taken out

by a hit and run.

I could go on and on.

Believe me, there are plenty of accusations,

but no one could ever prove any of it.

My God.

From what I heard,

she was a prospect for the Olympics,

but when her biggest competition showed up

with a fractured cervical she got cut.

At least that's what I heard.

Like I said, keep your distance.

Yeah.

Sorry, just one second.

Hey Carl.

What?

This doesn't make any sense.

In his locker?

Rachel, I know how challenging it can be

with high school kids.

I'm just looking out for the other boys.

Okay, so who found it?

I did.

And, um, I really should be

talking to him about this,

but I only thought it was fair that you knew.

Well it just honestly doesn't make any sense.

It's not like him,

and anyone could have just put this in his locker.

Why would they do that?

Listen, I know this is gonna sound strange,

but I honestly feel like

there's something going on with...

Hey, you okay?

I'm here for you if you need anything.

Okay, can we just stop.

Rach, I've had to go through this same thing,

and it is so hard when they keep secrets from us.

No.

But it happens.

It isn't hard because that's not his.

I, uh, did find the team policy on this,

and there is zero tolerance when it comes to

drugs and alcohol.

It's two week suspension.

That's the rest of the season.

It's completely unreasonable

considering the circumstances.

Considering the circumstances it's not his.

Carl, honey, I understand your need

to enforce a policy that protects our boys,

but let's remember who this is.

This is Ethan.

Two weeks is asinine.

If you must, bench him for the next game,

but not the finals.

One game.

And don't pull him from practice, the boys need him.

I mean, it's not like it was weed

or heroin for god's sake.

That seems reasonable.

No.

It's not like you caught him drinking or drunk.

This isn't his, anyone could have put it in his locker.

And if you wanna test him for drugs and alcohol,

I fully support the suspension if you find anything,

but I'm not gonna let you bench him based just on this.

She's right.

It's not enough, Carl,

and we will fight you on this if we have to.

Rachel, please, wait.

Diane, I need to deal with this on my own.

I get it, I do,

but I have to tell you I went through

the exact same thing with Alex, the lies.

I hate to say it,

but sometimes a mother's duty isn't pretty.

Okay.

- I'd check his room. - What?

There can be no right to privacy when it comes to drugs.

Check his room,

and if you find something and he denies it,

you know where you stand.

Yo, Emma.

Oh hey, Ethan, how's it going?

Good.

You guys gonna do a few frames?

Yeah, we're gonna try.

You and Alex should join us.

Alex.

Got your eye on him, don't you?

Yeah, but don't tell anybody.

Your secret's safe with me.

♪ And run if the drums don't tell you♪

I'll go grab Alex, let's bowl.

That would be great.

♪ No Drums 'til it's done I'm compelled to♪

Hey, Mom.

No, I'm at the bowling alley with some friends, why?

Now?

Why?

♪ Got he style the the grace most of y'all want ♪

What are you doing?

I don't really know what to believe right now, Ethan.

What are you talking about?

Carl found a bottle of booze in your locker

at the arena and he wants to suspend you.

What?

In my locker?

Why would I do that?

I've always told you that no matter what

you can tell me anything.

No matter how bad it gets.

You can tell me anything as long as there's honesty.

And that's what I've always given you.

But it goes both ways.

What is this?

What is this?

Where did you get this?

It was in my locker.

Obviously somebody's putting more

than just booze bottles in there to get me off the team.

What is happening?

First Mike's accident, then your skates,

then booze in your locker,

now someone's taking pictures of me.

Mike's accident?

What does that have to do with anything?

There's something going on.

I never meant to...

Ethan, this isn't about you, I...

I think it's a little bit about me.

A childish prank to mess with me,

and I have a pretty good idea who's doing it.

It's one of the other players

who's always had it out for me.

What about Alex?

What about him?

Does he have a reason to sabotage you?

Are you guys getting along?

What?

There's something seriously wrong with his mother.

I think that she's the one behind all of these things.

I think that she's using him as a pawn,

a pawn to bring you down

because she's been gaslighting all of us from the beginning.

Mom,

you know I love you,

but you need help.

You've always taken this hockey mom thing a bit too far.

I'm, I'm done.

Well, where are you going?

I'm gonna go talk to Carl.

And, honestly, I think you need to

spend a little bit less time at the rink.

You all right, dude?

I don't know, you tell me.

What's going on?

Just play the game, bro.

She's behind it, isn't she?

What?

Diane O'Connor.

I don't know what you're talking about.

She ordered you to take out Ethan.

What?

What's this?

I found it in the cupcake that she made for you.

What are you, a hired goon,

she's paying you to take out my son?

Mom?

Ethan, stay out of this,

you don't know what's going on.

No, you are making a complete fool

out of yourself right now.

I know about the money.

I know what it's for.

Jake works for Diane,

he mows her lawn,

and she pays him with a cupcake 'cause she thinks it's cute.

What is wrong with you?

Sorry Jake.

What did you do?

Oh!

Hun, I didn't hear you get up.

I, I can make you some breakfast,

something with protein.

What did you do?

What?

What have you been doing?

I, I don't know what you mean.

What exactly are you implying?

What is going on between you and Ethan's mom?

Honestly, we have bigger things

to be worried about today.

Since it's a game day,

I was thinking we would start

with some light calisthenics this morning,

and then we can switch over to drills.

Can I ask you something?

Of course, honey.

What would you do

if I, if I quit playing hockey?

Oh, oh, sorry.

So we're gonna play that game?

We're speaking theoretically.

No, I'm asking.

Well, I suppose I would

love and support you unconditionally

no matter what you decided to do with your life.

100%

Really?

Yes, of course.

Absolutely.

Do you think I never experienced that?

That I don't know.

When I ask myself what it's all for,

all of the work, all of the sacrifice

all for a silly little game

to push a puck across a frozen lake.

Sweetheart, I know exactly how you feel.

I only want what's best for you,

to be happy.

I wanna give you everything I never had.

My mother, she didn't care what I did.

Never came to a single game.

So I would be that guiding light for you,

to show you what all of the pain

and all of the sacrifice is for,

to show you why it is important

to finish what you've started.

You are just confused right now.

What did you do to Miss Williams?

I don't think I like your tone.

I don't care if you like it.

Hun, please, I have tried to protect you

from all of the drama and nonsense.

I just want you to be able to focus

on what is important.

I just need you to dig deep,

and believe in yourself,

and then everything is gonna be beautiful.

Breakfast?

Yeah, I'm good.

Ethan, I'm really sorry.

I apologized to Jake and his mom.

I was trying to protect you.

Mm-hmm.

I was wrong and I admit that.

You remember Jeff Gorman?

What?

Back in pee-wees, Jeff was always picking on me,

we had that fight.

Yeah, he was a bully.

Then you went after Jeff,

and you went after his dad.

Well, you poke the mama bear

and the claws come out.

Always hated you for that.

What?

You didn't help me, you embarrassed me.

That's what hockey's about,

learning to stand up for yourself,

and sometimes you have to do it on your own.

I don't think you need to be at the game tonight.

I'd prefer if you sat this one out.

Ethan.

I'll let you know how it goes.

- All right folks, this is it,

the rivalry we've all been waiting for

at West Lake Arena.

The Westlake Riders are having a triumphant run

with their two superstars leading the way,

Ethan Williams and Alex O'Connor.

Boy this power duo has chalked up more wins

than anyone else this year.

And the Hawks are gonna have their work cut out for them

trying to stop them.

This is a matchup we've all been anticipating.

Yo, E, uh, I just wanted to say I'm sorry, man.

For what?

Just there's been a lot going on lately,

and I get in my head

and start...

Honestly I thought that maybe you

and Emma kind of had something going on.

Emma?

Oh, man, she's got her sights set on you, dude.

There's nothing between us.

It doesn't matter, I've been a prick,

and you've always been a solid friend, solid teammate,

and I apologize, thanks.

Right back at you, brother.

It's all good.

It's just hockey, right?

Yeah, right.

Now if only we could get our moms to see it that way.

Yeah, right.

You don't want your cupcake?

What do you say we go kick their asses?

Let's do it, man, I'm with you.

Oh, hey Rachel.

Shh, shh.

You're early.

Shh.

What?

I'm trying to keep a low profile.

Why?

Ethan doesn't want me here.

What happened?

He's upset with me.

I was trying to protect him,

and I messed up.

I don't know how I'm gonna fix it.

Is Diane here?

Of course she is.

Wait a minute, is that?

Yes, Bobby McGregor.

Isn't it awesome he came to watch this game?

We got a legend in the house.

- Oh my God. - What?

- She knew he was coming. - Hmm?

All this time.

What are you talking about?

Diane.

Oh, hey, hun.

Don't hun me.

Hey, did you see Bobby McGregor is here

to watch the game?

I did.

It's funny you knew he'd be here.

No, how would I know that?

'Cause you have a stupid cupcake

with his name on it.

Well you caught me.

A little bird told me.

Yeah, little birdie told you three weeks ago,

that's why you did all this.

Rach, I don't know what you mean.

You couldn't control the team,

so you got a coach that you could control.

You messed with Ethan's skates,

you planted booze in his locker,

all so that he'd get benched for this game

when Bobby was here.

Are you serious?

You did this, I know you did.

You wrote that letter.

You have gaslit and manipulated all of us

so that we'd turn against each other

so that all eyes would be on Alex.

This was just so sick, twisted ploy for you

to recapture your lost youth

'cause you got cut for sabotaging everyone in your way.

And yet here we are.

I mean, if I'm a saboteur

then I'm not very good at it, am I?

Both boys are still here,

they're ready to carve their own path,

embrace their destiny.

It's up to them.

All we can do is be there, cheering them on

with all the love in our hearts.

That's all we can really do as hockey moms, right?

Then again,

when Ethan looks into the stands for a loving familiar face,

it's not gonna be there.

Not for this game.

Oh my God.

What are you doing?

Stop, no.

Stop.

- Whoa. - I didn't do that.

- Hey. - She did it to herself.

Keep her way from me.

We can call the cops.

No, I'm all right.

Just see that she's barred from the arena.

- We should get you to the hospital,

I mean, look at you.

You have a game to coach, okay,

you need to get out there, okay?

I'm fine.

I'm fine.

I'm fine, go.

I didn't do that.

You don't have to grab me like this.

I didn't do that to her.

She did it to herself.

I didn't even touch her.

I'm sorry, but I can't let you back in.

I, I need to see Ethan

'cause I know that she's gonna do something to him.

I just need to go see him.

You either go now or we call the cops.

I'm sorry.

Okay, I will go.

- Here we go, folks.

O'Connor putting us into play,

and the Riders wasting no time at all

heading into Hawks territory.

Look fast.

Shot deflected

but the Riders retreat.

Keeping the pressure on,

looking for an opening.

Very strong fore check there by the defenseman.

And now a pass out to the wing,

and the Riders are moving it back up the ice.

Come on Alex, come on Alex,

get your head in the game!

- O'Connor on the breaking pass to Williams.

Riders staying on offense.

Wow, they are really putting the pressure on.

Oh man, both of these teams are bringing it.

Neither side refusing to give the upper hand.

back to Williams.

Truly a clash of the titans here, folks.

Williams trying to force it to the boards,

but it's kicked back out.

No shot fired.

The Riders are building a wall on defense

that it really seems nobody can get through.

Oh, that looked like a slash but no call.

The officials are really letting them play here.

O'Connor on the breaking pass to Williams.

Riders staying on offense.

Keeping the pressure on.

An opening.

O'Connor on the breakaway, clear

moving in for a clear shot.

No defenders.

Clear shot open for O'Connor,

and, oh, he flips to Williams.

He scores.

Williams puts us on the board.

O'Connor on the assist.

What a power duo in these two.

There is no stopping these guys.

Riders up 1-0.

Boy, the battle has just begun.

Ethan Williams is on his way

to breaking the all-time league record

if he grabs another hat trick tonight.

This kid is a superstar in the making, folks,

no doubt about that.

Miller plucks it in the zone, fighting off Leonard.

Ooh, looking for that opening,

just trying to run off the clock.

Let's go.

Ethan.

Miss O'Connor?

Ethan.

What happened?

- I took things too far. - What?

With your mother.

I, I did something to her.

We both took things way too far.

What are you talking about?

I need, we need to get her help.

What did you do to her?

She's hurt.

This is all because of me.

I need you to help me with her, okay?

What?

Where is she?

She's back here, please come with me.

Come on.

I am so proud of you men.

We got one period left.

Let's give these Red Hawks a taste of Rider hockey.

Let's go, let's go, let's go.

Come on, come on.

Here we go.

Man, I don't feel so good.

Hey, where's Ethan?

Miss O'Connor, I don't understand.

Where are we going?

She's back here.

She's hurt.

How did she get back here?

Oh, we have to get to her.

Mom!

We're coming Rachel.

Mom!

Where is she?

What are you doing?

You're a star Ethan.

What?

You always have been.

But you don't have anything else to prove,

not tonight.

What are you talking about?

Where's my mom?

She's gonna be fine, believe me.

She's gonna be okay,

and everything's gonna work out for you.

This isn't how I wanted to do things,

but Alex needs to shine.

This is his time out there on the ice,

and I can't let you stand in the way of that.

You're gonna get a full ride scholarship

to any D1 school of your choice.

You've done it.

You know that and I know that.

So I'm gonna need you to take a knee.

Sit this one out, that's all.

I need you to do this for Alex.

Let him earn this on his own.

My mom, my mom was right about you.

Your mom?

Your mom doesn't know anything

about true sacrifice.

Hey, Coach, where's Ethan?

I don't know.

Until he gets back, you're on right wing.

Powell, you're on left.

Hey Alex, Alex, where are you going?

Alex!

Ethan.

Mom, watch out.

What did you do to him?

I didn't do anything to him.

Ethan's fine.

We don't need to make this any worse

than it already is.

Worse than it already is?

We just need to let Alex finish the game.

You think you know true sacrifice, Rach?

Scrubbing blood out of jerseys

and baking cookies for fundraisers,

that's nothing.

This, this is my gift to Alex.

This has never been about Alex.

It's always been about you.

What happened to you,

who hurt you?

You're never gonna be a champion, Diane, let it go.

Making Alex live your dream.

I can only imagine what it's been like for him

growing up with your twisted, delusional hate.

Don't you tell me how to raise my son.

Mom!

Who was it, Diane, huh?

Who hurt you, Diane, huh?

Was it your mom?

Shut up.

Was it your coach?

Maybe you just weren't that good.

Seems wonderful Diane.

Come on, ref, open your eyes.

You don't know anything about being a hockey mom.

You don't know anything about being a mother.

Go, go, go.

Mom!

Momma, what are you doing?

Get back out there!

Get back in the game!

Yeah.

- Ethan. - You okay?

- Yeah, I'm okay. - Easy, easy.

I'm okay.

Are you okay?

I'm fine, I'm fine.

It was all for you.

It was all for you.

Yeah!

Yeah!

They did it.

The Riders did it.

I can't believe it Gene,

the underdogs pulled it off

against the Hawks.

Final buzzer 5-4.

This one took us right down to the wire.

In front of the hometown crowd to boot.

It's standing room only, folks,

and they are all on their feet.

I can look at 'em, I can see 'em.

People are just...

Who could have guessed it would have been

such an epic clash of titans all the way to the end.

It was such an underdog victory

that no one expected.

I did not see that one coming, Gene,

I don't know about you.

But, yeah, folks, this was one

heck of a night of hockey.

I'm in here, bud.

Hey.

Oh no.

Is it from the college?

Mm-hmm.

What does it say?

You know what,

if there's anything you taught me it's resiliency.

Yeah.

No matter what we can always find a way.

Yes.

I thought I could get a scholarship

to pay for at least part of it,

but they're giving me a full ride instead.