Sur la ligne (Les coeurs du hockey t. 1)

The pacing felt just right, but I wonder if the focus on hockey details was planned from the start or evolved naturally during writing.

Their banter and moments of vulnerability made me root for them, but I'm curious if that was inspired by real hockey romances or pure fiction.

The detailed portrayal of the team dynamics and locker room scenes felt so lived-in — was this based on personal experience or extensive research?