Foreword—Sorrowville

Dearest Red-Light Revelers,

Ah, you're back for more—so let's turn old Sleetwood Mac around for another whirl on the ice with me, your favorite old haunt, Sorrowville. Don't worry, our favorite jack of all trades, Virgil Mumford, will be forever at the wheel. I mean… I have savoir-faire, but I don't have opposable thumbs. Now, we're no strangers to cold fronts, but the kind of storm brewing in Good Wood could ice over hell itself—thanks, of course, to our beloved Slammers.

In this second slapshot of a saga, we dive deeper into the icy exploits and heartwarming misadventures that only a town stitched together with hockey tape and frozen dreams could muster. If you thought our spirit was fiery before, just wait until you see what's melting this time around.

Now, let's talk about our new couple in the sin bin—Holden and Britt. He's as sturdy as the wood he slams pucks against; she's as fiery as the trail she blazes through every defense—on ice or otherwise. Their love story? Well, it's about as predictable as a puck on fresh ice, full of wild ricochets and unexpected rebounds.

While the wind howls outside, inside, the hearts of Sorrowville are burning bright. With each chapter of their story, Holden and Britt remind us why falling in love is worth it.

And fear not—alongside Holden and Britt, all your beloved Sorrowville stalwarts skate back onto the scene, sticks in hand and hearts on sleeves. From the puckish ‘flare' of Shep, the perma-scowl of Bennett, the ready-to-be-your-best-friend moxie of Joely, to the steely resolve of Beth, each character you've cheered for is gearing up for another period. Plus, keep your eyes peeled for a few fresh faces joining our lineup, ready to steal the puck—and maybe your hearts. Whatever you do, don't ‘Blink'. Grab your foam fingers and prepare for more antics, more laughter, and yes, even more romance. In Sorrowville, the game is always on, and everyone gets a shot at glory.

So, lace up those skates and pull your jerseys around you like a warm hug, Slammers fans. Good Wood isn't just a tale of love and hockey—it's a promise that even the coldest nights can forge the warmest hearts.

Stay frosty,

Sorrowville, Minnesota

—Where the only thing thicker **coughs into hand** than our accents is the ice.