in the realm of ice and fervor, where hockey reigns as king, a tale unfolds of valor, where to withdraw from battle is a no-go, for the spirit of the players, fierce with antecedent glory, knows only the methods of courage. behold, they launch from the outset, swift and determined, navigating the rink with the grace of warriors, for in their hearts, retreat is but a phantom, a notion forever vanquished by the call of victory.