Bittersweet Debut

[McWolf 3,111]

Last time he was on the ice, Joseph McWolf was hoisting the Founder's Cup, as he capped off his VHLM career with a brilliant final performance that helped the Ottawa Lynx sweep the Halifax 21st. Since then, he was drafted 2nd overall by the New York Americans, after they traded up to get him in particular.

 

And tonight was his VHL debut. His long-awaited debut. Experts were excited to see if he'd manage to lead his new team to glory as soon as this season. Deep down, the English defenseman knew this season wouldn't be an easy one. He'd have to get acclimated to the speed, to the different strategies. He's also joining a team that has barely started its rebuilding process, one that promises to take a while. He was excited to get back in the action tonight, wearing his new colours. He had a lot to prove, as he looked forward to show everyone the Americans were right to pick him at number 2.

 

In the end, maybe this was too early to start calling him a saviour or anything. His debut was, as he anticipated, a rough one, as the Bears visited New York and walked away with an easy 7-0 win. He did, however, lead the team in both hits and shots blocked, as we maybe got a glimpse of a future where McWolf is a dominant defensive presence on the Americans blueline.