Patty watched Toews reach the end of his rope and then throw the whole damn thing away, challenging Joe to a fight. Joe gave it to him, but Patty could tell his heart wasn't really in it. In the locker room during intermission, Patty leaned in close.
"You think Toews needs seeing to?"
Joe looked thoughtful. "Yea. Yea, he needs something, that's for sure. You think it's our kinda deal?"
Patty nodded. "You didn't see him after; he looked like he was gonna cry when they dragged you off him."
Joe smirked, then sobered. "I believe you. Felt like he wasn't even fighting me, you know. I was just a stand-in."
Patty knew what he meant. They'd seen it before, these young kids rushed to the show, given no time to adjust before they were thrust into leadership roles, far too green and always unwilling to admit it. That's where he and Joe came in. They'd team up, let Toews tire himself out fighting before he'd finally allow himself to drop to his knees and be taken care of.
Later, Patty would make him breakfast and send him on his way, a shy but grateful smile spreading over his face.
a little something i might possibly use in the fic im writing !
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“Y’know, you only scored ‘cause you wore my jersey before the game right.” Will said proudly as he shut the door to Jumbo’s guest house where Mack was living for the season.
“Uh-huh, is that right?” He replied, turning around to face Will in the dim light of the entrance hallway.
“You might have to wear it every night.”
“Oh you’re funny, Smitty.” He paused for a sec looking at Will, the air felt weird, tense, but oddly not in a bad way. “If BC is so good why didn’t you score tonight, huh?” He continued as Will stepped closer.
“Oh, I did.”
“What? No- you didn’t-“ The rest of the sentence mumbled as Will pressed his lips to Mack’s, grabbing the burgundy and golden stripes at the waist of the BC jersey he was still wearing.
As he pulled away Mack stared at him in shock, a light blush washing over his cheeks.
“I did.” Will reiterated in a whisper.
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Nhl werewolf or any shifter au
goalies are almost always cat shifters
players are usually canines. but like. 60/40
scent blockers are provided to everyone always forever. hockey stinks.
neck guards are much more prevalent
mouth guards are required to be worn, the whole time. STOP BITING PEOPLE.
└ sway checking on knies | round one, game seven: bos vs. tor | 5.4.24
I feel like I need to be giving Maroon and Matthews privacy lmao
The utter GLEE and willingness to choose violence that each of these men exhibits as soon as they pick up a tortilla, this team building exercise game was perfect, ten out of ten, no notes.
when the hockeymen post this themselves and still don't get it
+ willy (zach & jt too)
We’re Not Going Home: The 2020 Dallas Stars Playoff Run
lindholm tells draisaitl he's "coming for him". draisaitl isn't impressed.
i should just start posting about my goalie ocs