[Don't expect him to be convinced of that--this is one of his first serious experiences with actual sport, and he's doing his best. Probably there are others who are helping as well--it didn't seem like this was a two-person game, after all.]
Hey, you've got my back! It's not like your position's not as important!
[Because without a good goalie, the points for the other team would rack up, too, now, wouldn't they?]
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Hey, you've got my back! It's not like your position's not as important!
[Because without a good goalie, the points for the other team would rack up, too, now, wouldn't they?]