SYDNEY, N.S. – Fans stand behind the Cape Breton Eagles net during warm up with their eyes locked on the goaltender wearing the team’s black jersey and with the No. 20 in white letters on the back.

Every shot on goal from the players is watched closely to see whether or not the puck will go in the net – a typical action during a hockey game – but on Friday night there was more to their reaction.

Standing five-foot-eight with all-white equipment and braided hair hanging out from the back of the helmet, Rhyah Stewart was mentally focused on each shot and a night she dreamed of for as long as she could remember.