Najstnik Farley Gordon je miren mladenič, ki ga doma šolata njegova starša Hope in Edgar. Edina stvar, s katero se njegova starša ne strinjata, je njegovo igraje hokeja, saj se jima zdi preveč nasilen šport. Čeprav Farley nikoli ni zares treniral hokeja, se izkaže, da je fant naravni talent. Ko ga povabijo v pravo moštvo, Farley kmalu postane prava zvezda. Vendar kmalu spozna, da od njega sedaj pričakujejo tudi več agresivnosti in borbenosti na ledu. A če se bo spremenil, lahko izgubi spoštovanje svojih staršev in svoje simpatije.
Seventeen-year-old Farley has led a sheltered life, raised on a diet of home schooling, organic living and trips to the art gallery. To his parents' dismay, Farley loves to play shinny with the local rink rats. To their even greater dismay, Farley is scouted and signed by the owner (Stephen McHattie) of a junior league team, where he becomes an instant star. But Farley discovers that stardom comes with a price-including the expectation to fight on the ice. Throw in a changing relationship with his best friend (Allie MacDonald), and Farley finds himself losing his way.