ice hockey – n. a game played on ice rink in which two teams try to shoot a puck into the opponent's goal
steadfast – adj. very loyal to a person, belief or cause
vital – adj. extremely important
permafrost – n. a layer of soil that is always frozen in very cold areas
glacier – n. a very large area of ice that moves slowly over a wide area of land
gushed – v. to speak excitedly