Sticks and Skates [Wayhaught]

Hey Now, You're An All Star

From: Eliza R. Shapiro 

To: Nicole R. Haught 

Subject: All-Star Weekend

Congratulations again on your All-Star selection!

Below you will find your itinerary for the weekend of 27 Jan-29 Jan (NOTE: all times are local Toronto times):

Friday 27 January:

· 3:00 PM: Hotel check-in at Fairmont Royal York (one room reserved for players/families unless otherwise requested)

· 5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Media availability

· 7:00 PM: CEWHL All-Star Skills Competition

Saturday 28 January:

· 6:00 PM: 3v3 Tournament

o Game 1: AB/BC Division All-Stars vs. MB/SK Division All-Stars

o Game 2: ON/QC Division All-Stars vs. Maritime Division All-Stars

o Game 3: Loser of G1 vs. Loser of G2

o Game 4: Winner of G1 vs. Winner of G2

Sunday 29 January:

· 3:00 PM: CEWHL All-Star Game—Western Conference All-Stars vs. Eastern Conference All-Stars

We look forward to seeing you in Toronto.

Sincerely,

Commissioner Shapiro

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Nicole double-checked her email from the commissioner as she dragged hers and Waverly's suitcase down the hallway to their hotel room, re-familiarizing herself with the schedule for the next few days. She still couldn't believe she was here, not only for All-Star Weekend, but participating in the event as well.

With four total, the Blue Devils had had the most participants selected to the Western team—Nicole, Jenna, Miller and Shae. Nicole found herself slightly relieved that Shae had been chosen as well this year, because she could only imagine the attitude she'd receive from the woman, as if Nicole had been trying to one-up her all along.

When she'd gotten the itinerary emailed to her just after Christmas, she'd immediately hoped that Waverly could find a way to join her for the weekend so that they could do all the stupid touristy Toronto stuff together. Gus had assured the girls that the rink could manage without them for a few days, though she and Waverly were both skeptical of leaving day-to-day maintenance in the hands of Robin, Champ and Wynonna.

Nicole had planned a couple outings for the pair, based around the league's itinerary. They'd gotten in late Wednesday night and spent a couple days in a cheap motel just outside the city, and spent all day Thursday sightseeing in Toronto before attending the Raptors game against the Celtics. (Waverly had surprised her with the tickets for her birthday).

She replied to a couple of texts from teammates back home wishing her luck while Waverly opened the door to their suite, revealing the king-sized bed and luxury amenities that the four-star hotel had to offer. Her girlfriend looked like a kid in a candy store, looking around the room and oohing and aahing at every little shiny thing it contained.

"Nicole, look at this view!" She squealed, peering out the window to look at the bustling cityscape from their room on the 13th floor. It had been the same thing Waverly had been saying since they arrived, but Nicole reminded herself that her girlfriend had never even so much as left Purgatory and found her excitement endearing. She stationed herself right behind Waverly at the window, wrapping her arms around smaller girl and resting her chin on her girlfriend's head.