A fun, thoroughly entertaining, and sometimes hilarious examination of gender stereotypes and high level testosterone in the Great Game, Rick Wilson and Justin DeMarco’s “Hockey: The Musical” definitely hits the mark.

The plot follows a faux Minnesota pro hockey club as they struggle with a scandal involving the team’s superstar player (Christopher Leidenfrost) and some revealing pictures that leaked onto the web. The cast includes many of Hockey’s most memorable clichés (the hothead, the Scandinavian, the team idiot) but standouts include Stephen Flett as a gruff coach and Michael Biehn as the team’s honest but tough captain.

Wilson and DeMarco’s script skillfully weaves together a story that includes the right amount of testosterone and heart, while at the same time dedicating enough time to the true essence of the sport. With a few cleverly choreographed game sequences (on roller blades) and a central theme that emphasizes teamwork and self respect, the show provided a balanced offering of both hockey and Hollywood.

The play does fall short in some areas, though, with an overly dramatic romantic subplot and a couple bland musical numbers, both involving female lead Jennifer Hope as a sports journalist who also moonlights as Leidenfrost’s secret lover. But minor quibbles aside, “Hockey” stays on-side, is a great time at the Fringe Festival and is worthy of a recommendation to those who prefer their theater with an added dash of scoring and testosterone.