The Other Letang

Meeting the Penguins

2006 Hockey Draft

Elise POV
So today Brad might be drafted into the NHL. My brother Kris was drafted 62nd overall last year and Sid was drafted 1st overall. Both by my dad's team the Pittsburgh Penguins. I'm jealous of the because it would be almost impossible for me to get in the NHL. Right now I am on Notre Dames woman's hockey team.

When I finally got done daydreaming I looked at Brad and then he turned his head to me. "Promise we'll always be best friends no matter what happens." Brad smiled "Of course, I need someone to help me when I do something stupid... Which is quite often." She than hugged her best friend.

Minutes later Brad's name would be called "Brad Marchand is selected 71st overall by the Boston Bruins." Brad had the biggest smile on his face. He hugged everyone around him. Which was his family and Kris and I. He also gave me a kiss on the cheek. There was my best friend on the stage with a Boston Bruins hat on his head and jersey in his hands. Now it felt like I was alone. Kris and Sidney are playing for Pittsburgh, my dad owns the Penguins, Jensen is in Afghanistan serving our country, Brad was now going to be playing hockey for the Bruins, and I was just a college student perusing Criminal Justice.

Meeting the Penguins 2008
So the 08-09 season is coming up and I finally get to meet them team. At there first practice of the year. My dad said he can't introduce me as his daughter because no one knows except Sid and Kris. He said he would like to keep it that way. I haven't seen Sid in along time it made me nervous to see him again.

After practice was over Kris told me to wait in the hall and he will get me when everyone is dressed. I waited about 15 minutes! Man and I thought guys were suppose to be quicker than woman at getting changed! Kris walked in the hallway grabbed my hand and tugged me along to meet the team. He opened the door and someone yelled "wow, Kris who is that!" Kris glared at the blonde headed man. "It's my sister" Kris said. "Well we all know she has the good genes" the blonde responded. He walked up to me "I'm Jordon and you might be?" I smiled and took his hand "Elise Letang." He grinned and said my name "Elise, I like that it's a beautiful name." I thanked him. Then I was crushed into a hug from behind. I turned to see Sid and I gave him a kiss on the cheek. "Oh my god Sid you scared me to death!" He chuckled "Well I haven't seen my favorite girl in a while." I smirked "Sid, Kris is right there what are you talking about?" Kris glared at me "Just because my hair is long doesn't mean I'm a girl!" Sid and I only laughed at how serious he was about his hair. I responded to Kris "Faire une blague." *take a joke* Kris and I are French Canadian so French is our primary language.

After talking to Sid for a few minutes Kris showed me a few more of his teammates. Then my brother walked me up to a tall man. Kris said "Hey G this is my sister Elise." The man looked down and said in a thick Russian accent "Hi I Evgeni but call Geno."
"приятно познакомиться Евгений"
* Nice to meet you, Evgeni* I said. He looked at me shocked "You speak Russian?" I shook my head and said "I'm not fluent in it but I'm taking it in college right now." Geno said "I teach you." I shook my head "If you want to."

Next I met a guy Kris called "Cookie."
The guy was older for a hockey player... well compared to Kris, Sid, and Geno. "Hi I'm Matt Cooke you can call me Matt or whatever you like. Also if any of these boys bug you come to me and I'll take care of it. Kris included!" I laughed and thanked him. Matt and I got along really well. We talked for a while until Kris said we better hurry up if I want to meet everyone.

After Matt was Maxime Talbot. Max was so sweet but he was a little flirty but not as bad as Jordon. I was talking to Max when I turned my head to see someone that I never expected. Vero my friend from Montreal my home town. She saw me too her jaw dropped. "Elise!" She screeched. "Vero" I screeched. We ran and hugged each other. We caught up a bit. She was still with her boyfriend of many year Marc. Marc and I always got along. He was always really nice, selfless, and funny.
Vero told me they were going out for lunch and some of the team were and invited Kris and I. Kris said he would go if I wanted to. I agreed and was eager to go!

So we just left practice and were at lunch. Sid, Kris, Vero, Marc, Jordon, Max, Matt, Geno, James Neal, Sergei Gonchar, Pascal, and I all went to the lunch. I sat in between Sid and Vero. We all made small talk until Jordon piped up "So Elise what do you do for a living?" All eyes were converted to me. I responded "I'm attending my last year of college at the University of Notre Dame studying Criminal Justice. I also play for there hockey team." Jordon smirked "So you must be the smart sibling isn't that right Tanger?" Jordon said putting Kris on the spot. Kris correct Jordon "Twin sister." Everyone at the tables jaw dropped beside Vero,Marc, Kris, and Sid's. I had to chuckle when I looked at Matt in the middle of eating his chicken wings when Kris said we were twins. He dropped his chicken wing and had his mouth hanging wide open. "What?" Kris questioned. "We didn't expect you guys to be twins you guys nearly look alike except for your hair" stated Pascal. Everyone else nodded in agreement. Kris spoke up "We're fraternal." Quickly changing the topic Max said "So you play hockey?" I nodded. Sergei spoke up "What position?" I responded "defenseman." Kris smiled "Just like her big brother." The rest of lunch was smoothed. I became better friends with the guys already.

Sid's POV
I saw Elise for the first time since... I don't even know when. She is still as beautiful as ever! I felt jealous when Jordon and Max made her laugh. I wanted to be the one that made her happy and laugh. She was happy so I was happy. When you love someone you put there needs before your own even though it hurts you. Yes, I did say love. I love Elise Ann Letang. I fell in love with her all over again and I would do it a million times again.