Nighthawks Buck Tradition Amid Hot Start

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Early on in S92, the Malmo Nighthawks have raced to the top of the EU Conference standings, sporting a 7-2-2 record through 11 games. Their 16 points has them just ahead of the Helsinki Titans, Moscow Menace, and London United in a tightly-packed, competitive group.

 

Over the off-season the Nighthawks faced some controversy over some "non-traditional" choices, such as naming a goaltender captain. The Nighthawks took a defiant response in defense of Sparks when facing questions about it. Sparks is currently 5-2-2 with an 0.925 SV% in addition to providing his strong leadership. "I mean... we all tried to tell you he was the right man for the job," said rookie winger Phillip Rave when asked about Sparks' leadership and start to the season.

 

Then came the day where most of the Nighthawks were spotted at Taco Bell ahead of practice, flying directly in the face of modern science as far as keeping your body in top athletic shape is concerned. "I'm feeling good," Rave shrugged. "The team has had a blast, it's a team bonding experience, you know? It's not like I'm sitting on the couch with eight tacos and a 2L of Baja Blast every night. We still work hard, practice hard. We just like tacos."

 

The Nighthawks have prioritized being a tight-knit group over following best practice, conforming to tradition, and the results on the ice - at least so far - speak for themselves. But it's a long season, and the Nighthawks will continue to be tested every night. We'll see if they can maintain this hot start.

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