AN-Hey everyone. I know it's been a very long time since I last updated this fic, but I was in a writing mood, and plus I wanted to try and finish this one this weekend.

Chapter 9 will be the entire Iceland/USA game. I'll try to stay as true to it as I can. I'll even watch the movie to remember all the small details.


The morning of the Iceland game was met with nervous feelings. The team was anxious, wanting to win. Charlie sat at a table in the cafeteria where the team ate. On the plate in front of him were eggs and bacon. It lay there, untouched.

''You have to eat something.'' Julie said, sitting down next to him.

Charlie smiled at his teammate. The same teammate who he had deep feelings for, feelings he was too young to even understand.

''If I do, I'll probably see it in about an hour.'' Charlie muttered.

Julie grinned, and took a sip of juice.

''Why aren't you eating?'' he asked.

''I'm not going to play, why should I?'' she asked, shrugging.

Charlie sighed and pushed his plate away. "I want to win, Jules. I need to win.''

Julie nodded. "I know how you feel. Iceland needs to lose.''

Just then, Coach walked in and announced it was time to go. Charlie and Julie stood up and joined the team as they headed out.


They arrived at the arena with time to spare. While they were getting dressed in the locker rooms, Adam walked in.

''Coach, guess what. I woke up this morning, '' he moved his wrist around, ''and the pain was gone.''

Coach smiled and clapped him on the back. ''That's great Adam...but well we don't have any room for you.''

Russ sighed sadly, and went to remove his jersey. An arm on his shoulder stopped him. He looked to see Charlie shaking his head.

"He can have my spot. It's what I can do for the team."

"I'm gonna need you out there, helping me coach, Charlie.'' Bombay said.

Adam patted Charlie on the shoulder and Charlie nodded. Adam went to get ready while Charlie put his tennis shoes on. Julie walked over and sat down next to him.

''What was really cool.'' she whispered.

''Thanks.'' he grinned.

Julie leaned over and kissed his cheek quickly before getting up to leave. Charlie just smiled.


The team made their way onto the ice. While Coach, Ms. McKay, and Charlie got comfortable in their stations, the rest of the team sat on the bench nervously.

Finally the game began.

Right away, Averman was knocked down, and Dean was knocked into the boards by Gunner Stahl. The game was in their favor, however, when Goldberg saved a goal.

Unfortunately, Iceland scored on their next shot. The score was 1-0, in Iceland's favor.

Coach called for a line change and Guy, Jesse, and Russ made their way onto the ice.

''How goes it, Coach Duck?'' Julie asked.

Charlie turned his attention away from the ice to see Julie standing next to him.

''Uh, I'm a nervous wreck right now.'' he said.

Julie smiled reassuringly, and took his hand. ''Charlie, chill.''

He smiled at her now, any signs of nervousness gone as he looked at her.

''So, have you thought about it?'' he asked, the game gone.

The day before, he'd kissed her. Now he needed to know if she wanted something between them.

''Charlie, don't you have a game to coach?'' she asked, pulling her hand away.

''Yea, I do.'' he said. "But you can't avoid the question forever.''

They turned their attention back to the game just in time to see Russ knocked down. The team shouted angrily at the opposing team. When Russ was able to, he tried to pull off his knuckle puck, which was messed up when an Iceland player skated forward, stealing the puck away from him.

After that, Iceland scored again.

Averman was sitting next to Julie, having a breakdown. "We're never going to win. They're bigger, faster, stronger, and they have more facial hair!'' he moaned.

''Get a hold of yourself Averman.'' Charlie muttered.

Coach then put Banks in to help tip the scale in their favor. Instead, an Iceland player slashed his arm once again. The Ducks were in an uproar.

''He almost tore his arm off!'' shouted Bombay.

While Adam made his way back to the bench, the Iceland player was given two minutes in the box.

''It's fine coach. They just got the pad. I'm fine.'' Adam assured him.

Coach nodded and Charlie patted Adam on the back.

Iceland had gotten a hold of the puck and Luis chased after them. He was gaining when he ran into the player, taking them both down, along with the puck, into the net. Iceland had scored again.

''Flying V!'' Bombay shouted.

The team fell into place, making their way down the to the net. Suddenly they were swamped by Iceland players. With the stolen puck, they made another shot and scored.

It was now 4-0. Iceland was ahead.


The second period began and once again, Averman was knocked down.

Charlie gave a frustrated sigh, his hand resting on Julie's shoulder. She reached up, and placed a hand over his, squeezing lightly.

It was then Portman and Fulton made their way onto the ice and began to bash the opposing team. While the Ducks cheered, Bombay and Charlie shook their heads. This wasn't the way to play hockey.

Kenny then performed an ice skating trick, distracting the goalie and was able to score a goal. The ducks finally got one!

The goalie then went after Kenny who started to fight the way he'd been taught. He earned two minutes, and according to him, they were two minutes well worth it.

The Bash Brothers worked together, getting the crowed fired up. They got game misconduct after slapping the heads of the opposing team repeatedly. While in the box, the three Bash Brothers kept the crowd pumped.

''What, is this a circus?'' Bombay muttered to Charlie.

It was Connie's turn to go on the ice.

''Careful Connie, they're gunning for you.'' Charlie said to his old friend.

Connie merely scoffed and made her way onto the ice. She was soon knocked down, and the team shouted angrily. When the puck was passed into a corner, she tried to get it out. An Iceland player was making his way towards her. Before anyone could blink, Dwayne grabbed his lasso and made his way onto the ice, roping the player before he could hurt Connie.

''Get up! Where I come from, we treat woman with respect.'' he snarled.

Connie skated over to him. ''Thanks Dwayne, but I'm no lady. I'm a Duck!'' she exclaimed, knocking the player down.

Dwayne was given two minutes...for roping!?


It was half time and the Ducks were resting. Coach walked in.

''Enjoying yourselves?'' he asked.

The team cheered.

''Good, because I'm sure they are enjoying the three point lead.''

"At least we have our pride.'' Jessie said.

''No Jesse, that's not pride. Sure we all cheered when Dwayne roped that guy. Sure, I wanted to cream the guy who took out my knee. I wanted to get Stanson for that cheap trick. But if I sink to their level, I've lost more then just my knee. Understand? That's not who I am. I hope that's not who you are.''

''You.'' he pointed at Dean. ''Who are you? Where are you from?''

Dean looked confused but spoke. "Dean Portman. Chicago Illinois.''

''You.''

" Guy Germaine. Saint Paul, Minnesota.'' Guy said.

"You.''

" Jesse Hall. Minneapolis, Minnesota.'' Jesse said.

''Julie Gaffney. Bangor, Maine.''

"Luis Mendoza. Miami Florida.''

"Greg Goldberg. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania."

"Les Averman. Brooklyn Park, Minnesota."

"Fulton Reed. Stillwater Minnesota.''

"Russ Tyler. South Central Los Angeles.''

''Charlie Conway. Minneapolis, Minnesota.''

"Kenny Wu. San Francisco, California.''

"Connie Moreau. Minneapolis, Minnesota.''

"Adam Banks. Edina Minnesota.''

"Dwayne Robertson. Austin Texas.''

Ms. McKay threw her arms up in a what-the-hey motion. "Michelle McKay. Duluth Minnesota.''

Bombay spoke. ''Gordon Bombay. Minneapolis, Minnesota. We're Team U.S.A. gathered all around the world, and we're going to win, because-''

''We are Ducks, and Ducks fly together.'' Jans said, making his entrance.

''That's right Jans. Even when the Ducks break apart.''

''Ducks fly together!''

"And when the wind blows and the sky is black?'' Ms. McKay asked.

''Ducks fly together!"

''And when the roosters are crowing and the cows are spinning circles in the pasture?'' Dwayne asked, looking around.

There was a moment of awkward silence before the ducks shouted. "Duck fly together!"

''And when everyone says it can't be done, Ducks fly together.'' Bombay said, quietly.

''So now, new ducks and old must untie under a new banner.'' Jans said.


The third period began and the Ducks walked onto the ice clad in brand new Ducks jerseys. The crowd began to quack in support.

The period starts out great when an Iceland player is knocked down at once and Connie scores their first goal. Goldberg even does a spectacular save dive. Unfortunately, Gunner scores next.

An idea strikes Charlie and he jots it down, while Coach calls the players back in.

"Charlie, this is hockey not the NBA.'' someone says, while looking over his notes.

''So? It's the perfect teamwork play.''

The Ducks are back on the ice, and Dwayne gets into position. ''Now cowboy!''

Dwayne throws the puck into the air and hits it with his stick. Everyone watches as it flies down towards the Iceland net. Dwayne chases after it, and gets tripped. But, he's able to hit the puck into the net.

The team cheers and Julie smiles at Charlie. ''Nice play, Coach.''

Charlie grins, and sighs in relief.

The team is in a great mood, and it's even better when Luis is able to stop right by the net and score. The Ducks are down by one point.

"Russ.'' Coach said. ''Can you do your shot?''

''I'm not sure. They're gunning for me.''

"Try?'' Coach asked.

Russ nodded and heads out to the ice. Right away, he's pushed into a corner. Suddenly, Bombay is struck with an idea.

He calls everyone in, including Goldberg and has him and Russ switch outfits. The ruse works perfectly and Russ is able to score with his knuckle puck.

The score is tied, and they move into a shootout.


Jesse is the first shooter for the Ducks, and he scores. The first Iceland player also scores.

Guy makes his shot and scores as well, while Goldberg blocks the next shot from Iceland.

Dwayne makes his shot but misses, and Goldberg misses the next shot. Iceland has scored again.

Fulton makes his power shot, and scores, knocking down the goalie in the process. Iceland also scores.

Adam takes the ice and the team watches proudly as he makes the shot.

It's all down to the next one, and it's Gunner's turn.

Coach turns to Julie.

"Julie, you've got the fast glove, you got this. I know his shot, triple deke glove side. Anticipate it, and you got it.''

''What if he goes stick side?'' Julie asked.

"He's fancy, he'll go glove. Don't hesitate, you can do this.''

Julie stands and gets ready to go out onto the ice, a nervous wreck. Charlie walks over.

''You can do this Jules. I know you can.''

Julie smiles shakily before throwing her arms around his neck and kissing him.

The team cheers and cat calls when she pulls away, leaving a dazed Charlie with a lazy grin on his face.

She makes her way onto the ice, and Goldberg gives her encouragement. Gunner begins to skate and she counts his moves. "There's one...two...three."

He shoots and Julie dives for it. The arena is quiet. Julie stands up and throws the puck in the air. She made the save.

Team U.S.A. has won!!


Julie makes her way back to her cheering team and Charlie meets her out on the ice. They have something resembling a hug before the team charges, engulfing them both into a giant group hug.

Bombay and Ms. McKay share a look and a moment.

It's over. Iceland as lost. The Ducks won.

With the American flag flowing proudly in his hands, Charlie smiles. He hands it off to one of the players and they begin to skate around the ice.

They share one final group hug.


AN- I hope that chapter was ok. I might update the next one tomorrow.