"Gary," she said, her voice tight. "I wouldn't miss it. The library needs a new roof, after all."

As the game progressed, it became clear that this was not going to be a straightforward match. The Mofos and the Stickhandlers were evenly matched, each side pulling off incredible saves and scoring spectacular goals. The tension was palpable, and the crowd was fully engaged, cheering and jeering in equal measure.

"I do stretches, Mr. Miller," Veronica replied coolly, retrieving the puck from the goal slot. "Wrist flexibility is essential for shelving."