Young Ace Ryan Warn, back from Euro-assignment, was expected to
play but ran into trouble with Customs at Newark International Airport.
'Luggage problem' was the only information available from N.I.A. Security. The
Ace front office was tight lipped and Flying Ace captain, Darren Jones, would
not comment on the matter. Also on the healthy scratch list was
Grind-liner Matt Stockwell. With no info available on his absence either, fans
were forced to assume Stockwell's THERMCO modeling contract was the reason, as
it was team photo night. ACES FACT #68: Stockwell has never appeared in a
Flying Aces team photo.
On the ice, the Regulars were much improved. Offseason
acquisitions made up for the loss of several skilled players. X-Aces C.
Anderson, K. Breuer and B. Herzhauser put 3 of the Regulars 5 goals in the net.
On the other side of the pond it was an Ace explosion as the lamp was lit a
record 11 times. First Star Patch honors went to Kyle Turner who scored 4 times
and had 2 assists. Not far behind was Mike Petersen with a hat-trick and 2
assists. Then there was Kevin Smith with a goal and 3 assists. Captain Jones
joined the party with 2 goals and an assist. And Juvy Lou Johnson had a goal
and an assist. Mike Gianetti, Josh Lovering and Eric Kusznier each contributed
with 2 assists. And Bill Marcolini had an assist of his own.
The 11-5 win was a good one. But the Aces are going to have to
lock down their D and get ready for some angry games on the road. Starting with
this Sunday's battle with CBK. The puck drops at 9:45. The Flying Aces will be
wearing their road grays.
#19 Bleck
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