Ice Time by David Skuy

Author:David Skuy [Skuy, David]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781443148948
Publisher: Scholastic Canada Ltd
Published: 2016-12-14T05:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 20

Rocket filled another ice bag and gave it to Nadav. Holding the ice bags in place, Nadav wrapped a Tensor bandage around them and Rory’s knee. Throughout it all, Rory remained perfectly still.

“No point jumping to conclusions,” Nadav said. He taped the end of the Tensor in place. “It could be nothing, a tweak.”

Rory gripped a towel in his hands. “Didn’t feel like a tweak, more like a pop. Two years of rehab, and I last three games because some jerk blindsides me.” He pulled the ends of the towel apart, then lowered his hands. “Stupid of me. I didn’t see him. I wasn’t ready.”

“Not your fault. It was a cheap shot,” Rocket said. “I had the puck.”

A muffled roar sounded from the crowd.

“You should get out there,” Rory said to Rocket.

“I sort of got kicked out — an instigator, a major for fighting and a misconduct,” Rocket said.

“There goes the Lady Byng,” Rory said.

Rocket laughed to be polite. Rory was putting up a brave front.

The door opened, and a tall man wearing a light grey, slightly baggy suit came in. His face was round, and he had bright red cheeks.

“Hi, sorry to interrupt. I’m Harry Dickerson, GM of the Rams. I just wanted to convey some words from Ron — the guy you got tangled up with.”

Rocket opened his mouth to have his say, but Dickerson lowered his head and held a hand up. “I know what you’re thinking. But Ron’s not that type of guy. He isn’t. He wanted me to let you know he feels really bad about you getting hurt. He honestly thought you had the puck, thought your centre had passed it. Not that it helps, but he wanted you to know that.”

“Yeah, well, what I saw—”

Rory cut Rocket off. “I appreciate it. Tell Ron not to worry. It was a hockey play. I should’ve had my head up. It happens.”

“He really feels awful,” Dickerson said. “That will mean a lot to him. We’re all pulling for you. You’ve always been a class act. Hope you get back soon.”

“Thanks. I guess it’s back to rehab, and we’ll see how it goes,” Rory said.

The crowd roared again.

“I wonder what that’s all about,” Rory said.

“Hold on,” Dickerson popped his head out the door, called to someone and then came back in. “Sorry boys, but it’s 1–1. We got a goal on the power play.”

Rocket’s shoulders drooped, and he let his chin drop to his chest.

Dickerson said goodbye and left.

“That was classy of Ron,” Rory said. “I don’t think he tried to hurt me.”

Rocket didn’t respond. He wasn’t sure that was true.

“You could tell he felt bad,” Nadav said. “Ron didn’t fight back against Bryan, and I’ve seen him play. He’s no chicken. Helder didn’t do anything, either.”

“Who’s Helder?” Rocket said.

“The guy who wrapped you up,” Nadav said. “He’s been in the league for twelve years, a real warrior — and a good guy. I’ve met him. You definitely don’t want to drop the gloves with him, though.

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