(S2) - Weekend PT #5 - Team Bonding

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Despite not having a lot to do in Yellowknife, the Wraiths have found ways to enjoy the colder Canadian climate and bond with local fans in the area. However, no matter what town you find yourself in, every town can find its share of residents frequenting the local bar scene. And, as a former college campus party boy, Eric Kennedy has a hard time escaping that reputation. Teammates typically rope him into a night on the town and, despite his first attempts to fight it, he’s given in. The Wraiths have come to know Kennedy as being one to hold his liquor well, but still make those nights as memorable as possible. The coaches are not very fond of the party lifestyle, but Kennedy and his more rowdy cohorts have adapted the age old manta of “work hard, play hard” and it’s faired okay so far for them, although some local fans aren’t excited to see a pack of Wraiths players in the bar at 2:00 AM given the results of the last few games. Still, Kennedy wouldn’t risk jeopardizing his performance with the Wraiths and he always makes it a point to ensure that the players that go out with him always give their best in practice the next day or they won’t be allowed to attend the next outing. Ultimately, it comes down to a case of burning the candle at both ends and, even if it isn’t affecting performance yet, one has to imagine that these wild nights will begin to take their toll at some point. Perhaps the offseason will give the players a proper chance to recuperate, but for now, the “work hard, play hard” manta continues to be the way of life for these young renegades.

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