PO: Hey Ethan. Whatcha doin’?
Ethan Moreau: Lookin’ fer polar bears
PO: Oh… Why?
EM: It’s m’job.
PO: I thought you were a hockey player!
EM: I’m the captain. Gotta look fer polar bear.
PO: But why Ethan? Shouldn’t we be at the rink playin’ hockey? It’s awful cold and snowy. Must be hockey season.
EM: This is Edmonton, son. It’s barely below 0. I reckon it’s only September. Gotta keep watchin’ fer polar bear.
PO: Oh…. Ethan, why you gotta watch for polar bear?
EM: Thems dangerous creatures, polar bear. I’m the captain, and I have to protect my team. One of them polar bear almost ate Ales Hemsky last year.
PO: Wow! What else does the captain have to do, Ethan?
EM: Protect th’ team from ruffians, referees ‘n’ polar bears. Make sure the fellas are giving 110%. Monitor the rebuilding of the Death Star. Attend public functions at schools, malls and city halls.
PO: D’ya need any help, Ethan?
EM: No, Patrick, I’ll be all right. I reckon training camp is startin’ soon. You better run back and sharpen your skates.
PO: But I can stay here and keep you company!
EM: It’s all right. I reckon I’ve been on polar bear watch for a while now and I can keep on watching til the season starts. Run along now.
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