One Last Game. One Last Loss. - Sam Popowich

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Y'all I was so happy at first, and then I started crying because I saw the Seattle players and thought about the 20 year olds, like Popowich or Milic, who won't play in this league again and possibly won't get drafted to the NHL. Now I'm just depressed. Being on my period doesn't help.

They were so close. Finals, amazing season. Just to lose 5-0 in the finals. Sam won't be playing in this league again because he's an '03 and is now to old for the league. Lord is praying he gets drafted. 

The boys skated off as soon as they could. Most of the girlfriends left as to not deal with the moods and attitudes of their boyfriends right now, but I decided to stay. I waited for about 20 minutes outside of the locker room before players started flooding out. 

Sam was one of the first, spotting me instantly. He wrapped his arms around me and dug his face into my neck. I rubbed his back soothingly while giving other players nods as they walked passed. 

"You wanna go back?" I asked softly to Sam. He nodded in response and walked beside me, head hung low. Your skies a shade of grey~ When we got to his billet house, I walked him up to make sure he was okay. As I went to walk away I felt a hand grab my forearm.

"Stay? Please?" Sam whispered desperately. I nodded and walked in the house. We both waved to his billet, who sent a small smile our way. The night was spent talking and relishing over the last few months. 

It may be a long while of getting better if this was his last game. But he's strong, and he'll make it through. I believe in him.

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I'm still depressed. Short but sweet, just like me.

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