Female, 20s, open ethnicity. Deaf, speaks and uses ASL, open-minded, friendly, comfortable in her own skin, deeply musical, Noa wasn't born deaf, and used to sing in the choir directed by her mother, Michelle. Once close to her mother, Noa is now estranged, since when she became deaf due to a connective tissue disease, her mother pressured her to get cochlear implants, which Noa refuses to do. Noa is suspicious at first that Charlie and then Brit's attempts to talk to her were orchestrated by her mother, but in time, Noa begins to understand the importance of love and forgiveness. GUEST STAR *We are seeking Deaf actors for this role and strongly encourage actors from the Deaf community to submit. Singing abilities a plus!

[CASSIE] Character portrayed as Female, 18. Cheerful and buttoned-up with a fiercely competitive side, Cassie is a natural leader and an encouraging friend. She's grateful to have made a new female friend in a world of male hockey players. BIPOC

[HANNAH] Character portrayed as Female, late 30s. Warm, funny, and full of optimism, Hannah is Dani's devoted mother, returning to her Minnesota hometown in hopes of giving her daughter the stable childhood she never had. Loving and resilient, she remains Dani's biggest champion and emotional anchor through every challenge. White

[SARAH] Character portrayed as Female, late 30s. Sweet, resilient, and seemingly all-knowing, Sarah is Alec's loving and supportive mother. White

[COLONEL COLLINS] Character portrayed as Male, 40s. Handsome, imposing, and stubborn, Colonel Collins is Dani's father. Though he cares deeply for his daughter, he has an unyielding belief that he knows what is best for her. White

[BENJI] Character portrayed as Male, 18. Handsome and wealthy, Benji carries himself with an innate sense of confidence and superiority over those around him. When he doesn't get what he wants, he manipulates those around him to suffer the same fate. White

[VINNY] Character portrayed as Male, 18. Goofy with a snarky sense of humor, Vinny is a loyal friend and teammate with an effortless report with those around him. He has a way of making people feel included even at his own expense. Hockey Experience is preferred, so please list ability in submission notes. Open Ethnicity

[JOHN] Character portrayed as Male, 40s. Athletic-looking and warm, with salt-and-pepper hair, John uses a cane due to chronic back pain from an accident. Alec's loving father, he is deeply proud of his son he quietly maintains an optimistic and supportive outlook despite the hardships. White

[COACH OSMAN] Character portrayed as Male, 50s. Though he may seem gruff and intense, COACH OSMAN only acts that way for the benefit of getting the best out of his team. He knows how much potential Alec has, but potential can only go so far if Alec’s public image is that of a hot head. With the added pressure of a sports reporter (GORDY FRYE) writing an article about the team, COACH OSMAN does what he needs to in order to keep his players heads in the game. White

[ANDY] Character portrayed as Male, 40s. A lovable jokester and devoted local hockey fan, Andy is a familiar face at town events and family gatherings, even when he is not always invited... Open Ethnicity

[RICHIE] Character portrayed as Male, 18. Fun-loving and goofy and a little slow to the punch in an enjoyable way, Richie is an easygoing friend and teammate. Hockey Experience is preferred, so please list ability in submission notes. Open Ethnicity

[GARY] Character portrayed as Male, 40s. A devoted local hockey fan, Gary will rush anywhere for a chance to catch a glimpse of his favorite hockey legends. Open Ethnicity

[DOUG] Character portrayed as Male, 40s. Lovable and goofy, Doug is a devoted local hockey fan and a regular at town events and family gatherings. Open Ethnicity

[GUIDANCE COUNSELOR] Character portrayed as Female, 40s. Blunt but well-meaning, the guidance counselor genuinely wants what is best for her students. Open Ethnicity

[PETER RICE] Character portrayed as Male, 50s. Tall and serious-looking, Peter Rice is a wealthy donor who supports the local hockey team. White

[CINDY RICE] Character portrayed as Female, 50s. Peter Rice's wife and a dedicated hockey fan. White

[THE TWINS] Character portrayed as Male, 5 years old. Pure energy and mischief, these adorable twin brothers are lovable but a handful. White

[GORDY] Character portrayed as any gender, 30s. Gordy is a local reporter who covers the high school's sports teams and community events. His opinion matters and is held in high regard. Open Ethnicity

Quiet, determined, resilient. Once a respected professional in her home country, she now works an entry-level job while studying to recertify in Canada. She carries the weight of her past with dignity but struggles with anxiety, shame, and the fragmentation of her identity. Her arc is one of reclaiming her power