Summary:

After the Centaurs beat the Voyageurs in the playoffs, Shane is condemned to sit at home and watch Ilya compete for the Stanley Cup. He’s proud of Ilya, but he also still feels bitter about the loss. Both things grow unimportant when Ilya gets brutally checked on the ice. Despite the severity of his injury and Shane’s vehement objection, Ilya wants to play the next game. Shane is not sure if he can stand by and let Ilya risk his life, but what other options does he have?