Nick 'The Brick' to Wed His Chick, Once the SMOKE is Cleared

There are few things in life more important than Ice hockey. Some would argue that one of these things is true love. Well, Flying Ace goalie Nick 'The Brick' Minarik has found true love with none other then 'Flying Aces: Season 3 Bible' photographer Megan Davis. The two are set to wed in Ocean City, Maryland this coming weekend. But before the big day, 'The Brick' had three very important tasks at hand.

1. Remain undefeated.

2. Defeat the SMOKE.

3. Go head to head with Aces' season one goalie.

All 3 tasks could be taken care of at the same time on Flying Aces home ice. And so the stage was set at The Aspen Ice Arena in Flemington, NJ. The Melick Flying Aces of Flemington riding a red hot three game winning streak vs the Smoke. The club that stole the back page in the AIAHL off season by signing Ingram to an 'all or nothing' blockbuster 12 game deal. With both teams stacked with talent, it was clear the boys in net would decide this one.

When the Aces scored the first goal of the game midway through period one, the Ace bench roared. Kyle Turner came from behind the net on a wrap around attempt that Ingram seemed to have covered with his right pad. But Ace sticks kept slapping at the pad, as no whistle was heard. Finally Matt 'Donny' Donahue saw the puck and jammed it home. Matt Stockwell claimed assist, but the AIAHL still has that one under review. Now I could go into detail about the poor sportsmanship shown by the dirty Smoke defenseman who rammed his knee into 'Donny's' back during his goal celebration. Or I could give you play by play on how Craig Jones took care of said defenseman. I could break down two wicked goals scored by Mike 'The Machine' Petersen. Or I could give detailed analysis on as many as seventeen jaw dropping saves made by Ingram. But there is no point. For once 'Donny' scored his goal, Nick 'The Brick' Minarik did what he does best. He closed the door. Minarik stopped every shot attempted by the Smoke, for his first career shutout with the Aces franchise. Nick was awarded his record setting, 5th, First Star Patch after the game.

-Bleck #19