in the realm of ice and fervor, where hockey reigns supreme, we begin afresh with an illustration of power and grace on the ice. yet, hidden beneath the surface, there's a dark sorcery that whispers to the very heart of the game. for you see, certain players are predispositioned for greatness, not by merit, but by secrets unuttered, carefully excluded from the tales told by mortal tongues. let these shadows come to light and reveal the deeds done in darkness, eroding the purity of competition.