Ice, maybe the most unforgiving and unrelenting surface for sports competition, always reveals the truth. It leaves nothing to interpretation.

For local high school hockey teams, the ice brings with it a winter war where each side is clad in custom sweaters, feet fashioned with freshly-sharpened skates, and sticks spun with tape down to the smallest detail. 

The season kicked off a few weeks ago and there are seven area teams in action this season. Here’s a look at the local ice brigade.

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