Who would've thought the Yellowknife Wraiths would be where they are this year? Pole position in the NSFC with a strong 6-4 record. What is this? The best rebuild ever or the worst? It depends who you ask.
After last years miserable season, which resulted in them missing the playoffs to the newly founded Philadelphia Liberty, the Wraiths are back with a bang. Sure they lost what many would've thought would've ended their season prematurely, huge names like Cushing, Garden and Fulton skipped town. To greener pastures, or so they thought.
The wraiths have been lights out this year and a big determinant of this is both the standout play of offensive lineman turned QB Mat Akselsen who has torched defenses and the work of newly acquired safety Clee Hardrool who is having a DPOY worthy season thus far. For what many claimed would cripple them when Josh Garden left for the reigning champions, the Outlaws. A familiar figure stepped into his place, none other than Eric Kennedy who has balled out so far this year with many standout performances.
Just how far the Yellowknife Wraiths will progress is a mystery for now, but one thing's certain. They've got the whole of Canada rooting them on in their future endeavors.
After last years miserable season, which resulted in them missing the playoffs to the newly founded Philadelphia Liberty, the Wraiths are back with a bang. Sure they lost what many would've thought would've ended their season prematurely, huge names like Cushing, Garden and Fulton skipped town. To greener pastures, or so they thought.
The wraiths have been lights out this year and a big determinant of this is both the standout play of offensive lineman turned QB Mat Akselsen who has torched defenses and the work of newly acquired safety Clee Hardrool who is having a DPOY worthy season thus far. For what many claimed would cripple them when Josh Garden left for the reigning champions, the Outlaws. A familiar figure stepped into his place, none other than Eric Kennedy who has balled out so far this year with many standout performances.
Just how far the Yellowknife Wraiths will progress is a mystery for now, but one thing's certain. They've got the whole of Canada rooting them on in their future endeavors.
