There was Federal C League South hockey action Sunday night at Bombardier Arena in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The Melick Flying Aces of Flemington came in combat ready to take back the glorious AS Cup. And there was but one thing in their way... The Bomber Hockey Club.
Captain Darren Jones was
out with a lower body injury, along with healthy scratches, Kevin Brown, Matt
Donahue and Eric Kutsznier. Kyle Turner was cleared for hockey action by team
doctors. Mike Petersen, very unhappy with the 11-4 loss to the Bombers earlier
in the season, took charge of the vacant Captain spot and came up with lethal
tactics in a pre-game chalk talk. Petersen wanted to battle in teal, but let
the team know it was their call as he didn't want superstition's to get in the
way. The team held a vote to decide which jersey to wear. 5-0 grey vs 0-1-1
teal. Grey took it in a landslide.
The Bombardier Arena was
filled with an unusual number of Ace fans, carrying signs and chanting Ace
friendly chants to make the boys in grey feel at home. Ace 'super fan' Trey
Weaver was spotted juming down the packed bleachers and singing the song of the
Aces.
From the drop of the
puck it was clear the AS Cup was coming home. Petersen's game plan caught the
Bombers completely off guard in the first period. The Aces' play worked well
against an attack patern that had helped the Bombers dominate in their last
matchup. Kyle Turner took First Star honors with a three goal night. Mike
Petersen had 3 assists, serving up 3 beautiful passes to Turner. Mike Gianetti
had an epic, backhand, top shelf goal and a timely assist. Josh Lovering had a
goal and Derek Weaver an assist. Oh and let's not forget Nick Minarik. He kept
the Bombers hearts, heads and pucks out of it all game long.
The 6-1-1 Aces, in first
place with the Air Supremacy Cup in hand, travel to the Very Regular Center
next Sunday, July 13th at 9:00 PM for a rival revival with The Regulars. The
Flying Aces will be looking for the season sweep. Go Aces GO!
-#19 Bleck
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