The Nordic Storm (2-0) cemented their early-season contender status with a commanding 40-21 road victory over the previously unbeaten Wroclaw Panthers (1-1), overcoming the absence of injured MVP Glen Toonga behind a balanced offensive explosion.
Storm weather early adversity
After a tight first quarter, Nordic erupted with three second-quarter touchdowns, blending quarterback Jadrian Clark’s aerial dominance (5 passing TDs) with a punishing ground game. Running back Alexander Kennedy Channing gashed the Panthers for 98 yards on 10 carries, while Anton Witmeur added 42 yards on 15 attempts. Clark’s connection with receiver Brendan Beaulieu (151 yards, 3 TDs) and timely defensive contributions from LB Ludvig Myren (9 tackles, 1 sack) kept Wroclaw scrambling.
Panthers’ solo spotlight
Wroclaw quarterback DJ Irons shouldered the offensive load, completing 20 of 30 passes for 181 yards and 1 TD while rushing for 119 yards on 13 carries. His dual-threat heroics narrowed the gap to 20-14 in the third quarter, but the Panthers’ ground game otherwise stalled (Dawid Brzozowski: 3 rushing yards). Linebacker AJ Wentland’s 16 tackles highlighted a gritty defensive effort, but Nordic’s multifaceted attack proved insurmountable.
Looking ahead
The Storm head home for their ELF debut at Boldklub Arena, hosting the Berlin Thunder (1-1) in Week 3. At 2-0, Nordic’s blend of Clark’s arm and Channing’s efficiency positions them as a title threat. The Panthers, now 1-1, enter a bye week to address offensive balance before facing the Prague Lions in Week 4.