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Tonight, Netflix releases Miracle: The Boys of ’80, a new documentary about the “Miracle on Ice” — the moment a young U.S. team stunned the powerhouse Soviets at the 1980 Winter Olympics and turned underdogs into instant heroes. Using never‑before‑seen 16mm footage and firsthand reflections from the players, the film drops you right back into that Cold War arena where belief, pressure, and national pride all collided on the ice.
          
          My Wattpad novel The Head Game lives in that same emotional rink, but in a very different story. The Stanley Cup Play-offs are in full swing and the Cleveland Crusaders are favorites to win, led by star forward Lucas Reilly. His dream is simple: win the Cup and share the NHL with his younger brother, Eric. When the Hartford Hellcats call Eric up from the minors, the brothers finally meet on playoff ice.
          
          
          Then one hit changes everything.
          
          Lucas delivers a punishing headshot that leaves Eric with his third concussion. The Crusaders push toward the Finals, but their superstar returns from suspension a different player—haunted, hesitant, and suddenly unsure whether winning even matters. Eric fights through recovery with his parents and his ex, Chantal, while quietly asking the question every injured athlete dreads: Is one more shift worth the risk?
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          If Miracle: The Boys of ’80 shows how belief can create an impossible win, The Head Game explores the cost of chasing that edge when family and health are on the line. Watch the documentary to feel the roar of an underdog miracle, then step into The Head Game to see what happens when the toughest battles in hockey are fought inside a player’s mind.
          
          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40ZWbeMFJ6I
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Hello everyone!
          
          I’m absolutely thrilled and humbled to share that Bobby Champion has been reviewed in the January 2026 edition of the Wrestling Fans International Association's (WFIA) newsletter.
          
          The review, by Stephan Watts, is incredibly thoughtful. It highlights the novel's focus on the real work of wrestling, the cost of dreams, and the personal choices behind the persona—exactly the themes I hoped would resonate.
          
          A huge thank you to the WFIA and to all of you for reading and supporting this story. It means the world. If you're curious, the review's key line says it all: "Bobby Champion is... a measured, character-driven examination of what professional wrestling demands from those who commit to it—and what it can quietly take in return."
          
          As always, your thoughts and comments are what make writing this so rewarding. Thank you for being part of Bobby's journey.
          
          Best,
          Rick
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/1599276702-bobby-champion-announcement-book-review
          
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Bobby Champion Gets an AI Review from Grok!
          
             "Hi everyone! I have some incredible news to share. Bobby Champion was analyzed by Grok AI, and the review is in! It was amazing to see an AI break down the 80s wrestling atmosphere and the characters' motivations. 
          
              ➡️ You can read the full Grok AI review here: https://x.com/i/grok/share/CNlmXZxTwxOrrFM3n34EEbt5D
          
              A massive thank you to all of you for your support—every read, vote, and comment makes this possible. If you're new here because of the review, welcome! You're just in time to follow Bobby Tyson's journey as promoter Sandra Goldstein changes his life forever.
          
              Start Reading Volume 1 Here: https://www.wattpad.com/amp/1503493566
          
              Let me know in the comments what you think of the AI's take! #BobbyChampion"

This Thanksgiving, I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you. To everyone who has followed my stories, left an encouraging comment, or added my books to a reading list—you have my endless gratitude. This community is so special, and I'm thrilled to share my words with you. Happy Thanksgiving! ❤ #HappyThanksgiving #Wattpad #WattpadCommunity #Thankful #WattpadAuthor #BookLovers #WritingLife #Readers

Today is the 36th anniversary of Tommy Clifford. For 33 of those years, I believed my friend’s death was a suicide. I was wrong.
          
          My story, ‘Two Sentences,’ unravels a personal mystery I carried for decades. It’s about Tommy, a young man who had already lost his two best friends, and the tragic accident on the NJ Turnpike that truly took him from us.
          
          I spent years using his story as a warning about guilt, only to discover the truth was entirely different. This is that story of a long-held mistake and the closure that finally came.
          
          Read it here: https://www.wattpad.com/story/379698872-two-sentences
           #TwoSentences #BasedOnATrueStory #PersonalStory #MysterySolved #Closure #NewJersey #1980s #Wattpad #ShortStory #InMemoriam

The Real Pressure of the Playoffs
          
          MLB's playoffs begin today—a time of immense pressure, high stakes, and the fight for a legacy.
          
          But for Brad Hawley, the protagonist of The First Out, the most intense pressure didn't come from the opposing team or a full count. It came from the secret he was forced to keep: he is gay.
          
          His dream of professional baseball was everything he wanted, but the cost of living a lie threatened to destroy him from the inside out.
          
          As you watch the playoffs, dive into a story that explores the true meaning of courage and resilience. The First Out is a groundbreaking LGBTQ+ sports romance about identity, acceptance, and the strength to be yourself, even when the whole world is watching.
          
          ⚾ Read The First Out on Wattpad now! ⚾
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For the Love of Bernie
          
          (A short tribute to the man in the mask)
          
          The arena is quiet now. The echoes of roaring crowds and the sharp scrape of blades on ice have faded into memory. But for those of us who remember, the legend will never die.
          
          Today, we say goodbye to a Philadelphia icon, the man who wasn't just a goalie—he was a wall, a artist in pads, the very heart of the Broad Street Bullies dynasty. Bernie Parent was more than a athlete; he was pure magic. He made the impossible seem routine, turning away shot after shot with a calm, almost serene, focus behind that famous mask.
          
          He gave us everything. The two Stanley Cups. The Conn Smythe Trophies. The feeling that as long as Number 1 was in the crease, we had a chance. He was the foundation upon which a city’s hockey pride was built.
          
          They say hockey is a religion in Philly. If that's true, then Bernie was our patron saint between the pipes. Because as the famous saying goes, and it's never felt more true: "Only Jesus Saves more than Bernie Parent."
          
          Rest in peace, Bernie. The final buzzer has sounded, but your legacy is forever a victory. 
           #BernieParent #Flyers #BroadStreetBullies #Legend #RIP #OnlyJesusSaves

RIP Robert Redford. 
          
          We’ve lost a true Hollywood legend. My favorite performance of his will always be in the paranoid masterpiece "Three Days of the Condor." And as a director, his brilliant "Quiz Show" is a sharp, timeless lesson on truth and scandal.
          
          He was an icon who defined an era of film. He will be deeply missed.
           #RobertRedford #RIP #Legend #ThreeDaysOfTheCondor #QuizShow #ClassicCinema #Hollywood #Actor #Director #Sundance

Remember that woman who demanded the home run ball back from that young #Phillies fan? Here she is! #humour #humor #comedy #laughter #funny #Baseball #sport #sports #mlb #MiamiMarlins #philadelphiaPhillies #BaseballStories
           https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHaJT-rWmhE

Like so many in the hockey world, I was saddened to hear about the passing of the great Ken Dryden.
          
              For those writing and reading a story about the psychology of hockey ("The Head Game"), Dryden was the ultimate real-life example. He wasn't just a phenomenal athlete; he was a deep thinker who mastered the mental side of the position. After his storied playing career, he gave us some of the sport's best writing and, as a broadcaster, his iconic call during the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" game captured the emotion and magnitude of the moment perfectly.
          
           He was a man of immense intellect and principle who left the game better than he found it. He will be missed. #RIPKenDryden #KenDryden #Hockey #NHL #MontrealCanadiens #Goalies #MiracleOnIce #Legend #RIP