Option 2:

There's only 2 minutes left in our season and we're down by a goal. These are the moments you think about when you become a hockey player. You want to be out there to make the big play and become a hero. Admittedly, I haven't played the best game tonight, but I know there's something in my game that I can bring to this moment. I turn to the coach and try to make eye contact with him. I want to get on the ice, but I need to make him believe in me.

"Coach, give me the next shoulder tap! I want this moment. I have it in me to get us back into this game. Give me this chance and I won't waste it!" I know, in my heart, that I have more to give on the offensive side of the puck. As a sophomore, I've made sure to be as sound defensively as I can be. You never want to be a weak spot in that regard, but I've let my offensive side take a back seat because of it. I have that in me and this is the perfect chance to bring it out. We need a goal and I can spark something from the blue line. Give me a shot...

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