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You're out of time.

It's over.

It was never gonna happen.

You weren't good enough.

You'll never play
professional hockey.

You'll be stuck here forever.

I keep having that nightmare,
and as each year passes,

it only gets more intense.

This is my last eligible year.

If I don't get drafted today,
it's over.

All the hard work,
all the practices,

the bruises, broken bones
would be for nothing.

I'd be stuck behind a desk
for the rest of my life

like everyone else
in this town.

Mom, we've talked about this.

It can't hurt
to keep your options open.

I'm not interested.

I think you would be
very good at real estate.

Look at Carly.
She's doing so well.

-I know you would too.
-No.

It pays very well.

Don't you have to get going?

I told Ted that we would meet
at his office this afternoon.

What?

I can't.
I have a pickup game tonight.

Does the summer league pay you?

No.

Then you're going.

Ted is a very busy man, and
he's making time for us today.

I'm not gonna waste my time
by going to some job interview

on the day of the draft.

Not every talented athlete
gets drafted, Nora.

Really?

Hope for the best

and prepare for the worst.

There she is!

Only, uh...20 minutes late.

That's a new PR.

Why didn't you come
get me off the ice then?

Any other day, I would have.

You're being extra nice today.

Are you trying to get something
out of my draft check tonight?

Based on how women
in hockey are paid,

you're gonna need that cash
more than me.

I would have thought
you'd taken the day off today.

I'm more responsible than that.

Coming from the girl
who skipped half a semester

-for a hockey camp?
-It was two weeks.

And besides,
you missed a week too.

When I had pneumonia.

Here's today's marching orders.

Boards, skates, and bathrooms.

And I just took care of skates,

so that leaves you with
the bathrooms.

You shoulda been on time.

Good morning, hockey fans,

and welcome
to the pre-draft coverage.

Throughout the day, we will be
speaking with top prospects

from around the country.

To start off our day,
we have Riley Gates

from Shattuck St. Mary's
joining us.

Good morning, Riley.

Good morning.

How are you handling

all of the excitement of today?

Can't believe it's here.

I've waited a long time
for this day.

Well, not too long. Only 18.

Just graduating
high school this year.

I'm hoping my ice time
speaks for itself.

I think it did.
28 goals, 33 assists.

In a 55 game season,
you were the top forward.

Honestly,
I have great teammates.

My success is their success.

Talented and humble.

So what advice
would you have to give

to all of the girls
coming up behind you?

I mean, first get
your driver's license.

It's easier to haul around gear.

But in all seriousness,

be the first one to show up
and the last to leave.

Well, thank you so much
for taking the time, Riley.

Good luck to you today.

Thank you so much.

A superstar already,

expected to be
the first pick overall.

We'll be right back
after we take a quick break.

Nor! The sun is shining.
The birds are singing.

Happy draft day, baby.
How's it going?

Do you think that Shattuck
girl is gonna go first overall?

I'm doing just fine.
Thanks for asking.

She's a kid. She's 18!

Nora, I'm not denying
that she could go first overall.

You know,
she's a very skilled player

and everyone knows
Toronto needs a forward.

But I'm a forward.

I know.

But Shattuck runs
a very prestigious program.

They produce Olympians.

That brings a lot
to the table.

So what round
do you think I'll go in?

It's not about what round
you're drafted.

It's about joining a team
that values you. Right?

Right.

Okay, focus on you.
That's all we can do.

Okay. Thanks, Molly. Bye.

Bye.

Oh. Missed a spot.

How does it feel
to be on the cusp

of being a pro?

I'm good.

Really. I'm fine.

Oh, yeah, no, for sure--

the day all your dreams
come true.

Yeah,
I'd be playing it cool too.

I'm just trying not to think
about it too much right now.

Unfortunately for me,

I was not born with the genetics
of a professional athlete.

No. No, you weren't, but...

you sure can clean
a piece of glass.

Mm, yeah. So funny.

So what's going on
with that realtor gig?

My oh-so-thoughtful mother

set up a meeting
with Ted today.

Today?

That's what I said.

You'd think Carol would give it
a rest, today of all days.

Unfortunately not.

What's she even pushing this
so hard for anyway?

She wants me to make real money.

But with Ted Mahler?

The guy smells like cabbage.
He's gross!

I'm coming off my best season.

My last season.

This is my last shot
at getting drafted.

Your mom knows that.
She has to understand.

She doesn't.
She's never had a dream.

She's never even left this town.

It doesn't even matter

because you...

are going to be great.

Zamboni time! Ha ha.

Time to put it on.

Ohh.

This is my favorite part.

Lookin' good.

Hey, what are you doing?

I want you to remember
where you came from.

Keep you humble.

Now, let's do this
before the ice melts!

Hi, guys!

Okay, remember to put your stuff
on the benches

and no dinosaurs on the ice,
right, Dimitri?

Hey, there.
You looking for some skates?

Yep. Three for me

and five for my sister, and...

-And eight for my mom.
-Sounds good. Coming right up.

What's a guy have to do

to get a great cup of coffee
around here?

Oh, don't listen
to this old geezer.

He's just asking for trouble.

Hey, he's the geezer, not me.

Two cups for my favorite
rink rats.

Thank you.

Drafting is finally here.
How are you feeling?

It's weird that it came so fast.

Who you hoping to play for?
Minnesota Whitecaps?

Uh, Whitecaps would be nice,

but The Boston Pride maybe.

Hey, if anybody can do it,

it would be you, Nora.

Give 'em hell today, okay?

Thanks, guys.
Coffee's on the house, okay?

Thank you. Have a great day.

Here you all go.

Of course.
And have a great time out there.

We will!

Nora! The girl of the hour.

Boy, I bet everybody's
talking to you today.

-Huh?
-Hi, Mr. Mahler.

Oh! Is my dad here?
No. I don't think so.

You can call me Ted!

Hi, April.

She was so thrilled
to have her lesson with you

later on today that she
wanted to come in this morning

and have a warmup.

Right, kiddo?

Yeah! Look at her, just...

oozing with emotion, right?

She's overcome!

But really, really, really...

her favorite part of the week
is her lessons with you.

Oh, well, I love teaching her.
She's very good.

Yes. She's got a whole list
of hobbies,

but being out on the ice--

that is at the top.

Why don't you go put on
your skates?

Bye, April. See you later.

I'll catch up.

Ah, I just love her.

So...are you ready for
our meeting later today?

Uh, I'm sorry. What meeting?

The one with your mother?

She just must have forgotten
to mention it to me.

-We've just been so chaotic--
-Now, now, I think...

I think I know what this is.

I shouldn't say anything.
I shouldn't say anything.

But this is just
an informal interview.

All right? It's gonna be okay.

I mean, I'm gonna have questions
and everything like that

and there'll be some banter
and back and forth,

but the thing is...

I already like you.

You seem just like your sister,
and she is doing great,

and we have cabin properties
coming out of our ears.

We have so many we don't know
what to do with them.

I could use the extra hands,

and I know that you could use
the extra pay.

Yeah, you know, it's just
with the draft this week, I--

Of course!
You could be across the country

playing for The Boston Pride...

-Yeah.
-And then--and then...

maybe the Olympics.

-Right?
-Yes.

I get it. I get it!

Big dreams come first.

But you know...

you know what would be really,
really awesome?

If I could get...

one of those cups of hot cocoa.

Sure.

Thank you.

-36 cents is your change.
-Mm.

You keep it.

Just in case the draft
doesn't work out.

Good luck.

I think if you're going to
pursue a professional career,

you're gonna be faced with
adversity,

whether you've been
the best player

in your hometown or whatever,
at college.

You're gonna face adversity
somewhere along the line,

and so how you deal with that,

knowing that there's gonna be
ups and downs,

I think you stay the course,
you work hard,

you go back to basics,

and you don't let
the down times get you down.

Hi.

Aw. Ha.

Ah, ha.

So, I may or may not
have dropped these,

so I guess we have to eat 'em.

Dude.

What?

All right. Here.

Hey, shouldn't you be watching
the concession stand?

Oh, yeah, I left a note.

Temporarily closed
for pretzel cleanup.

Four more hours
to stress.

Kinda wish it would
just start already.

Feels like there's a dumbbell
on my neck, you know?

Well, I bet Sidney Crosby
felt the same way.

He got drafted number one
overall.

Well, you could be too.

Yeah. Get your head
out of the clouds.

You remember
skating out at these?

Yeah. Me and my sister
used to come every week

during the summer.

Was that where
the love of hockey was born?

Uh, no. That began
when my mom showed me

Gretzky's 50 in 39.

Those poor Flyers
had no idea

what they were getting.

Gretzky scores again!

Unbelievable!

50 goals in 39 games!

Could you imagine

being there to witness
hockey history?

Are you ready

to be hockey history?

The next "The Great One"?

Hey, I gotta take this.
Thanks for the pretzel.

-Uh, who is it?
-Uh, my agent.

-Molly?
-Yeah.

She's not an agent.
She's a former teammate.

Yeah, who has better
people skills than you.

All right.
No pretzel for you.

Hey, Molly.

-Any news?
-I spoke with a few coaches.

Okay. And what are they saying?

They said your fundamentals
are strong.

-But...
-But what?

Your lack of competition at
the junior league is a problem.

Okay. Should I be worried?

There's nothing
you can do about it now.

Let your tape speak for itself.

-Okay.
-A few more hours to go.

We'll talk closer to draft.

Okay. Talk soon.

Good luck, Nora.

-See you on the draft.
-Thanks, guys.

Why are you still wearing that?

Mm. I don't know.
Starting to like it.

So...how was Ted?

He was Ted. Hand me those?

That bad, huh?

You still going to this?

Oh, yeah! Next week.

Oh, I am pumped!

I love how you get so excited

over a hockey stick carnival.

Well, it's not just that.

I've been hearing rumors

that Bauer's going to release
two hockey sticks this year.

That's thrilling.

Well, I can't wait.

Hey, weren't you the one who
was telling me about the, uh,

-the new carbon stick?
-Oh, yeah!

By, uh, Epic Athletics.

18K carbon. Most durable around.
Light as a feather.

Yeah. You should get me that
for my draft present.

Well, actually...

I got you something you might
like a little bit better.

Evan...

Is this real?

Sure is. Genuine article.

Signed by The Great One himself.

This is amazing.

Tonight is your night.

You've put so much time
and effort into this,

all of the games, all of the
practices, all of the camps.

And a handful of fights.

Remember Debbie Mackinson?

That poor girl--
she still can't smile straight.

Look, all I know is

whatever team has the honor
of signing you tonight,

they're gonna be so, so lucky.

Thank you, Evan.

Welcome back.

From the state of hockey,
we have Kenzie Lunne,

the all-star goalie

from the University
of Minnesota, Duluth.

Thank you for having me.

Kenzie, how are your nerves?

Surprisingly good.
I got a run in this morning,

so I'm feeling ready
for the day.

Well, where are you
hoping to end up?

I'm grateful for any opportunity

to keep playing the game
that I love, but Minnesota.

Of course. Your home state.

They'd be lucky to have you.
Good luck today.

Thank you.

Just a few more hours

until teams are on the clock.

Hey, Nora, Jerry said something
about somebody getting drafted?

Yeah. Hopefully me.

Really?

So you play for
Shattuck St. Mary's?

No, I play--or played--
for a junior league here.

They have such a nice program.

And they treat their players
so well.

They've got some great players,
some great teams.

And it pays off,
'cause they've got one girl

probably going top 10 this year
as a high schooler!

Well, I wish the best for them.

They're so close, it's awesome.
Who'd-a thought?

So cool.

Hey, puck head!

Brought your favorite.

Is that another new car?

It's my dream truck.

So work's going well.

Ugh. But it's boring.

Just updating listings
and listing new updates.

Yeah. Uh, don't you have a bunch
of new cabin properties listed?

Why, yes, we do!

We have a lovely three-bedroom,
1,400 square foot property,

easy lake access, perfect
for the kids, and boating!

Would you like me
to schedule you a tour?

Well, I'd have to buy a boat
first, so...

How'd you know about that?

Oh, Mr. Mahler stopped by today.

Told me "more properties,
more work."

Ted can be such a tool.

What's it like working for him?

Brash, small-minded.

Only cares about his image.

Swears he's progressive,

but he's done the same thing
for 30 years.

But you didn't ask that. Um...

what's it like working for him?

I mean, it pays well?

Sounds like a treat.

The things you put up with
for a paycheck.

But you'll never have to
deal with him.

What do you mean?

Well, you'll never work for him.

Why not?

Because you'd never fit in
as a realtor.

Why?

A hockey superstar
would be bored to death.

I don't know,
I was just thinking

more as, you know,
a backup plan.

A backup plan?
Okay, you sound like Mom.

You don't need a backup plan.

She just wants me to be
prepared.

Prepared for what?

Learning about
the lending process

is not gonna help you
in the rink.

She said I might be good
in real estate.

I heard the same thing
two years ago.

But I was on the couch
with no life plan.

She kicked me out the door
and into an interview.

Okay, so why is she
pushing me so hard then?

Because she worries
more than she breathes.

Look, Ted's realty office
is two miles from home.

She can see that.
She can comprehend that.

That's something she doesn't
have to worry about.

Hockey's the opposite.
It's a complete unknown to her.

There's no straight paths
or checklists

or books to study on becoming
a professional athlete.

She can't guarantee that
you will be a hockey player.

I mean, that has to be
terrifying for her.

For the past 20 years,

she's raised you and me
on her straight path.

Plus, she taught us
how to skate.

Not too bad either.
Three state championships.

Ugh. Would have been four if it
wasn't for that last bad call.

Ooh!

Listen, all Mom wants
is for us to be successful.

But it's not up to her to decide
how you find your success.

That's what you have to find
yourself.

But what if I don't get drafted?

-Where is this coming from?
-Nowhere.

You will find another way.

Okay, but what if I don't?

You've always stepped up
to the challenge.

That's what made you
the favorite child.

There's a lot of talented
players out there that don't--

Hey, you know,
I'm not gonna listen to this.

-You're gonna ruin my lunch.
-I just don't think

-it's gonna hurt anything...
-Nope.

-...to set up a goal.
-No! Uh-uh.

Mm-mm!

-Carly.
-Nope.

-Carly.
-Uh-uh.

Do you see this pizza box?

Yes.

Imagine you're this pizza box.

Uh...what?

Come on, imagine
you're this pizza box.

Okay.

Okay. What did you do today?

I cleaned skates.

You're a pizza box.

Okay. Uh...

I delivered a pizza
to a crazy person to eat.

Two crazy people,
but I'd say...

you did a good job.

You did what you were
meant to do.

And now, as this lovely
pizza box,

what if you were asked
to carry soup here instead?

How do you think that'd go?

Pretty messy.

Exactly.

Because pizza boxes
aren't meant to carry soup.

Sorry. I'm just a little
confused here.

Am I the pizza or the box?

You're a hockey player.
Not a realtor.

So are you the pizza?

I'm the supportive sister.

I mean, you work for Ted.

You have a nice new car.

Would it really be so bad
for me to stay?

My dreams aren't like
your dreams.

My goal is to make enough money
to support Mom

so that she doesn't have to
work anymore.

Your dreams...

are to show the world
what you got.

The world wants to tell you no.

Don't let it.

Hi. I'm Marty McSorley.

I'm thrilled to be here today.

Your hard work and dedication

are going to be your rewards
for getting drafted.

But just know the journey
is just starting.

Trust your hard work.
Trust your dedication.

Believe in yourself.

Get your skates on and
do not let them send you home.

I look forward to seeing you
at the draft tonight

and in the hockey arenas
in the days to come.

Hey, hey, hey, we're back!

Whassup, whassup? Ha ha.

-You miss us?
-Hitting the ice

twice in one day.
I'd say you're a lucky girl.

Yes, she is. Yes, she is.

We are pushing her more
into figure skating.

We find that that's more
appropriate for a young lady

rather than hockey,

and it's less equipment
to carry.

I already have the nets set up,
so...

Oh, that's perfect.
That's perfect.

You'll have something
to skate around. Okay?

Good! All right.

Have fun.

Okay. I'll pick you up later.

All right, bye!

Let's go get your skates on,
okay?

So your dad wants to get you
into figure skating.

So why don't we practice
our twirls today?

Ooh.

Well, maybe...

we work on stick handling?

That sounds much better.

Okay. Let's go get your gear on.

Yeah!

You're too fast. It's not fair!

Why can you do to change it?

I can't.

Why don't we try something
different?

What about a dump and chase?

Then maybe you'll have
some more time to score.

You're in Gretzky's office now.

Who's Gretzky?

You don't know
who Wayne Gretzky is?

No.

Most career points,
most career assists?

He's The Great One.

Gretzky wasn't the fastest,
and he wasn't the biggest,

but that didn't discourage him.

He figured out if he could
set up behind the net,

he could control
the entire game

from Gretzky's office.

You have the entire rink
in front of you.

Gretzky did this
so he could control everyone.

Everybody had to wait on him!

The offense, the defense,
the crowd.

He was a master of time.

He would have you
right where he wanted you,

and then--boom! He would score.

Let me show you how he did it.

You did so good today, April.

Thanks. That was so much fun.

You did not look like a figure
skater out there, though.

I don't like figure skating.

Hmm.

Why doesn't your dad
want you to play hockey?

He says it's not for girls.

That's not true.

-I know that.
-How do you know that?

Because I know you.

Let's do it again!

I wanna be just like you.

April!

-Mr. Mahler, we were just--
-You were just nothing!

I am taking her away right now.

-It's not her fault.
-I know it wasn't her fault.

It's your fault. You gave her
the stick and the puck.

-We were just practicing.
-I have been waiting outside

for 20 minutes!

I'm glad I decided to come
in here and stop this mess.

She has such a bright future.
Let her play hockey.

A future?

Like your future?

She's my daughter, and she's
not gonna waste any more time

on this pointless hobby.

This is a bad look.

I'll see you at the meeting.

How did I get myself
tied up into this crazy dream?

Falling in love
was such a simple thing.

How's it feel?

Last draft before they
kick you out of junior league?

I don't know.
You tell me how it feels.

Where do you think
you're gonna go?

The Whitecaps?

The Riveters, or...

maybe work with your sister.

Mm. I'm sorry, who were you
drafted by again?

Are we playing, or what?

Guys!

Hit the net!

Come on, Nora. Bring it on!

Is that all you got?

Oh!

-What the hell was that?
-Hey!

Come on, hockey stud.
Get up.

Show us why you're so great!

You're not gonna get drafted.

If I can't make it,
then you can't make it.

You're not going anywhere.

Nobody leaves this town.

Where are you going?

Are you quitting on us?

Go away!

I'm the older sister.

You can't pull that card on me.

I tried calling.

You know, for what it's worth,
Dani did apologize.

Tell her to screw off.

Oh, I already did.

Everyone went home.

Good.

I remember working out
with you in here on Fridays.

You always outlasted me.

Is Dani right?

Nora.

Is she?
She had more offers than me,

and she didn't get drafted,
so why would I?

Because you're a way better
player than she is.

What if I'm not good enough?

I'm out of time.

What do you mean?

Gretzky started skating
at four years old.

He was playing 20-year-olds
at 14.

He had to do the work
and he had to do it quickly.

He put everything on the ice
since he was four,

and he became the greatest
to ever play!

You can't compare yourself
to Gretzky.

I'm not. I don't wanna be
the next Gretzky.

But I wanna play.

I wanna fight
for the game that I love.

If I don't go now,
I won't get another chance.

Nora, you're talking
like you're 40 years old.

I might as well be.
Dani's right.

There are high schoolers
going in the first round.

-Nora.
-If I don't get drafted

this year, that's it, Carly.

No scout is gonna come out
and watch the junior leagues.

Hockey is all I know.

When I'm on the ice...

nothing else matters.

Not my little arms
or how much money we had or...

the town we grew up in.

The pucks, the ice, the game.

I can understand it,
and I don't wanna lose it.

Nora, you're only 25.

And once you hear
that clock ticking,

it doesn't turn off, Carly.

Well, it does when you play.

You've always lost track
of time on the ice.

It's where you're present,

where you enjoy the moment.

The clock doesn't matter
when all the time you have

is spent on what you love.

Come on.

Let's go watch that draft.

Yeah.

Let me change first.

Thanks.

Whitecaps would be great.

Yeah, and I thought
or The Boston Pride.

I don't know.
Anybody'll that'll take me.

And they'll all be
very lucky to have you.

Surprise!

Did you do this?

We've all waited
a really long time

to celebrate this moment
with you.

Come here.

-You got this.
-Thank you.

Hey, Mom.

Forget something?

No. Why?

No reason.
Good luck on the draft.

Thanks, Mom.

I wouldn't miss this
for the world.

Thanks.

This has something in it,
so I'm gonna hold it upright.

What's in that cup?

-Cheers.
-Cheers.

-Hey, you left me out.
-Oh, no! Cheers.

We won't keep you guys here
too late.

Ooh, nice!

Guys!

-Thank you.
-There you go.

Oh, guys, it's Molly. Hold on.

Hey, Molly, you're on speaker.

Hey, Molly!

Hello, everyone.

What's up?

Hey, Nora, can you
take me off speaker, please?

Yeah.

Hey, you're off speaker.
What's up?

Yeah, I wanted to let you know

whatever happens this evening...

you're the best forward
I've ever played with.

-Hey, I got you cake.
-Thank you.

What did Molly say?

Nothing.

Good evening,
ladies and gentlemen,

and thank you for joining us.

Tonight, we will see
hockey talent

ranging from the east
to the West Coast,

from the mountains to the
frozen lakes of Minnesota.

For many of these girls,
this draft

is what they've been
working toward

their whole lives.

We'd also like to thank
our draft sponsors

Bauer, Epic Athletics,
and Hockeyak.

Now, most of the talk
has surrounded

this star right here,
Riley Gates.

We had the pleasure of chatting
with Riley earlier today.

She will be a top pick,
and whatever team she joins,

she will make
an immediate impact.

To kick off the draft,
we have a special guest

joining us to say something
to all the girls

watching at home.

Hello, everyone.

Tonight is truly a special
moment

for each of you and for
the future of women's hockey.

I am incredibly proud to witness

how far this game has come.

Across the globe, women
are playing world-class hockey

and tonight,
your hard work and excellence

will take you one step further.

Let's begin this new chapter
with the first overall pick.

Los Angeles selects Riley Gates.

Oh, my God! You got it!

Congratulations, Riley!

Riley Gates!

High school graduate--
check.

Number one draft pick overall--

check.

Hockey is eager to see
what your future holds.

We are honored to have
several more hockey greats

joining us
throughout the evening.

It's okay. I never thought
I'd go first anyway.

I'm more of a second round gal,
you know?

Minnesota is thrilled
to announce

that they draft from the
University of Minnesota, Duluth,

Kenzie Lunne.

Oh, my God!

Kenzie's staying in Minnesota.

Congratulations, Kenzie.

She has been
phenomenal this year.

Announcing the third pick
of the draft,

Boston Bruins Assistant GM,

Jamie Langenbrunner.

Well, thank you for having me,
everyone.

And, uh, we're really excited

for the future of women's
hockey.

And Boston is very proud
to select from Mankato State

Taylor Kingland.

LA Kings Color Commentator
Jim Fox.

I'm so excited to be here
with you all.

And joining the great
organization in Toronto

from the Ohio State University
is Taylor Redfield.

LA Kings legend,

Bernie Nichols.

The Montreal Force
select Gabby Munsen

of the University
of Wisconsin.

Announcing the next pick
is former owner

of the LA Kings, Bruce McNall.

The Metropolitan Riveters select

Caroline Venders
from the University of Iowa.

And I believe
she's going to be

the next Wayne Gretzky.

I got him for Los Angeles.

I do believe that she is

ready to be the next Gretzky
for women's hockey

and will be a big star
for The Riveters.

Seattle is pleased to announce

from the University of Denver

Grace Konnet as our selection.

This has been quite the night,

and as our broadcast
comes to an end,

I want to remind everyone
at home

that ladies drafted
need your continued support

as they represent
women's sports.

Now, announcing
the final pick of the draft

is Minnesota's original
Mr. Hockey, Lou Nanne.

After an incredible day
of dreams coming true,

the final pick is in.

Minnesota selects from
the University of Wisconsin

Christine V. Nelson.

Christine,
congratulations to you.

Thank you to everyone
for joining us

on this night
of hockey history.

-Hey.
-Hi, Nora.

What happened? Did anyone call?

No.

Are you sure? Did you check?

-No, Nora.
-Maybe check your voicemails.

Sometimes the calls
go straight to messages

No, Nora, I didn't miss
any calls or messages.

Look, we have a long
off-season ahead of us.

Right now,
it's important for you

to be ready
for the next opportunity.

I'll talk to you later.

It's over.

What are you doing?

You said it's over, right?

Carly, Evan, can you help me
with these tables?

Nora, you're gonna be here
all night if you don't help.

Okay. First you miss
the meeting,

then you don't wanna clean.

What did you just say to me?

I said first
you miss the meeting,

then you don't wanna clean.

What meeting?

The meeting with Ted,
4:15 today?

Are you serious?

I can't believe you!

-Nora, wait.
-Wait here. I'll talk to her.

Nora.

Nora, stop.

Meeting?
How could I miss the meeting?

How could you take
the one shot that I have

at getting out of this town
and crush it?

It wasn't very respectful
of Ted's time.

Screw respectful!

How could you make an
appointment on my draft day?

Why would you do that?

Well, the reality is--

I don't care!

I don't care about this town
or backup plans

or being safe and secure.

My own mother didn't want me
to succeed today!

I was trying to be
something different.

I was trying to be me,

and you didn't believe
that I could do it.

All I've ever wanted
is the best for you,

for you to find success.

Find your success, not mine.

But you could be so much here.

What are you talking about?

Generation after generation
stays here, Mom.

If I don't leave now,
I will never leave.

The people who run this town
don't want you to dream.

You either fall in line,
or you fail.

I've been trying to protect you
from that.

Do you know what the hardest
part of being a parent is?

Not being able
to give your child

everything they deserve.

I know how hard you worked.
I saw that.

And I wish I had the power
to make your dreams come true.

I guess there's only so much

a waitress
in a small town can do.

I'm a failure.

I'm nothing.

And I don't want you
to have that life.

I wish the world
could just see you as you are.

You gave so much to this game,

to the love of the sport,

and you've accomplished
so much as an athlete.

You're a role model
to these little girls

who aspire to be just like you.

That's all I ever wanted.

Honey...

That's why I wanted you
to be a realtor.

I ran out of time.

It's over. I didn't make it.

I wasn't good enough.

I'll be stuck here forever.

Hope for the best
and prepare for the worst.

A wise man once said

you miss 100% of the shots
you don't take.

I'm gonna take my shot.

I'm going to play.

Very impressive.

Hi. How can I help you?

Oh, I'm sorry. Mark Heller.

I'm one of the head scouts
with the LA Kings.

We're starting a women's
development program.

You got some good skill
out there.

-Thank you so much.
-I'd like to...

like to have you
come out for camp.

Really? Okay. Uh...

-How did you find me?
-Your agent Molly sent us a tape

and what we saw on film
was really good.

After seeing you in person,
completely blew me away.

As a matter of fact...

this person here
sent me a message

to send to you.

Hi, Nora.

No way!

You know, I know you
didn't get drafted

but I was picked
in the ninth round,

and I think my odds were
0.01% for making it.

So somehow I made it just
because I believed in myself.

So best of luck to you.

Is this real?

He never does this.

He said send this to Nora.

I'm impressed.
He's impressed as well.

What I'll do--I'll leave my card
right here for you.

Keep working out.
Do your thing.

I don't wanna interrupt you
anymore. Just keep going.

Yes, sir. I won't let you down.

I'm not worried about you
at all. Keep working hard.

Great job out there.

Yes!

Molly, is this for real?

Are you ready
for the hard work to begin?

I can't imagine
doing anything else.

Good. Oh, and check your locker.

We have a lot of work
to do, Nora.

I'll see you in LA.