Summary

In Chapter 41, “If You Stand Tall,” Peter goes tells the team never to forget what this loss feels like, then tells them to go back on the ice. Everyone is waiting and chanting, “We’ll stand tall if you stand tall!” (358). In the referee’s room, David and Zackell talk about Benji and Filip. Having noticed Filip’s hip injury, Zackell recommends a physiotherapist to David. Later that night, Benji shows up at David’s house to return his watch. He tells David he is the best coach he ever had. At Beartown’s next game, one of the opponents makes fun of Benji so Vidar attacks him. Benji tells him if they fight they won’t be able to play.

In Chapter 42, “They Take It by Storm,” the town shows up for Ann-Katrin’s funeral. Afterwards, Peter and Kira drive together to...