In the Crease is the real life story of a teenage hockey team's quest to become national champions. The film also features 15 of the NHL's biggest stars sharing their own playing experiences and triumphs. Coach Mike Lewis leads the underdog California Wave hockey team to the national championship tournament in Chicago, Illinois. But it will take the team overcoming injuries and personal adversity for them to come together and compete against the best teams in the nation. A rare glimpse inside the world of youth sports and ice hockey. Shot on location in California, Illinois, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey, and Washington.