Goldberg POV
I was still mad that I am not started at goalie
"So what if she has the quicker glove, who's got the better stick" I said to Averman
"You do Goldberg" said Averman
"I know that....and who's got the game experience, me or the cat lady?"
"You do"
I nodded
"Well shes just quicker, um shes faster and that counts on this level" said Averman
"So what are you trying to say, if i lost a few pounds maybe I'd be number one again?"
"It might be easier to have her gain a few pounds" he said looking at my tray that was filled with sweets
I walked up to Julie and gave her some sweets
"Just wanted to congratulate you on being number one, I didn't have time to bake a cake so I bought you a yummy array of goodies"
"Thanks Goldberg" she said smileing
"No problem, you know your going to need a lot of energy to play at this level, carbo loading, you know" I picked up a twinnkie "See this thing right here is packed with energy, give it a shot"
I handed her the sweet and she smiled
"Good huh?"
she nodded
"Now, uh I could be your nutritional adivsor if you want, no charge"
" Sure, thanks Goldberg"
*PRACTICE*
Charlie POV
"Work those legs Gaffney? Where's your energy!" Said Coach
"I think I'm going to be sick" said Julie throwing up
"One cupcake over the line Catlady" Said Goldberg tapping the side of her leg
I am so upset with this new coach
"This is total crap, I can't play fpr this drill sergeant" I said to Fulton
"Play for us Charlie, the Ducks come one" he said back to me
"All right Fulton, get low bend your knees...smooth strokes"
"Julie the cat!" coach said shouting at Julie
"What's the matter, you eat a fur ball?"
"Yeah , very funny coach, I like that" Goldberg said laughing
"Just get in the net Goldberg"
"Me? Sure thing, be my pleasure"
We all started a scrimmage
"Come on I don't see a captain out here!" yelled coach
I am trying my best to get my C back
"Make him make the first move Conway"
Averman shot it and missed it
"Averman you got nothing!" said Goldberg
I got the puck and shot it down the middle...I hear a whisle
"Freeze! I said freeze! Averman!" yelled coach
"I did freeze" said Averman
"Where's the one place you never want to clear the puck?" he said yelling
"It looked open" I said back to him
"Just answer the question Conway"
"Listen I'm not a defensmen, I'm a scorer!" I said mad
Everyone was silent
"Follow me"
I followed him to the penelty box where he made me sit
"Anyone else share him opinion? All right then take a knee"
"What;s the one thing all great teams have in common?"
"Great coaching" said Averman
"Don't try to suck up to me Averman....Defense, see unlike scoring, defense never quits. but to play defense you need one thing above all else"
"I bet it starts with a W" said Averman
"Cofidence...listen if you learn nothing else when your here, you learn this, its not just about hockey, its easy to be confident whe you have control pf the puck....it's very very difficult to keep that confidence, when you gotta take whatever starnge bounces life throws your way...don't be too careful either...you cannot be afraid to lose. thats how you gain the confidence to attack the game......when the puck isn't yours, that's how you attack life, even when you think you don't have any control, and thats how you play real defense"
It was silent
"Alright hit the showers you got homework"
We all walked to the locker room, no one made a sound, it was awkward.
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The Mighty Ducks 3
ActionCharlie Conway doesn't like the new coach or his new school, what will he do to get away from the new coach? Read to find out!
