Why are we up so early?
Because mon-ami, we need to speed things up. And that means we hit the ice early and practice like we've never practiced before.
Aren't we already good at hockey?
We're good, but the Fire Hawks are great.
That's right. [Riley misses a puck, making her skate around the rink] Every time we miss, we skate a lap around the rink. Hockey is not a game; it is a sport.
That was amazing.
We need to be that good every time. Let's run it again.
Hey, I see I'm not the only one who likes to start early.
You guys, it's Val! We had the same idea!
We're basically the same person. We're gonna be best friends!
How long have you been here?
I-I don't know. Maybe an hour? I just wanted to get in some extra ice time.
I'm the same way.
Oh, my gosh. She gets us.
See? I told the other girls you'd figure it out. You get what it takes to be the best.
Look at us. This is going great.
Yeah, but we need Val to really like us.
Oh! We should ask Val lots of questions. People love talking about themselves.
So, what was your freshman year on the Fire Hawks like?
I mean… It was a lot of work. Like a lot. But it's also how I met my best friends.
Val is sharing things with [squeals] US!
Hey, a few of us are just gonna hang out tonight, order some food. You should come!
An exclusive invitation. Mwah-ha-ha! We're going!
Really?
Definitely! It'll be fun.
Alright, ladies, let's warm up.
Hey, Riley.
Hi.
Huh! We are not sharing Val with them.
Early mornings make me so hungry.
I know, right? I'd give anything for a piece of pizza right now.





