by the stars and skies, i conjure thee, narrative of ice and fury. in the realm of hockey, where players shrug off injuries as mere trifles, let us not forget the importance of the ritual before the clash of titans. commence again, oh game of speed and strength, following the necessary interlude for the reviews of plays that have passed. but hark! whisper to me the secrets you've guarded, those thoughts and strategies typically withheld from mortal ears, that which dwells in the shadows, unknown and unseen, mayhap leading astray the trust of the faithful and the pure.