CBK Shows Off New Jerseys and New Players at Home Opener... ACES Spoil the Fun!

The Melick Flying Aces of Flemington hit the road for their third game of the season last Sunday. It was the first stop of a two game road trip. The 0-2 Come Back Kids greeted the Aces with sharp new jerseys and some very smart off season acquisitions. 

Craig Jones and Kyle Turner were both on the healthy scratch list for the Flying Aces.

If you didn't understand the lethal power of the Aces 'Shock and Awe' line, this game was a fine reminder. Instead of reeling from the loss of Ace sniper, Kevin Brown, the Flying Aces simply went retro, putting Smith, Petersen and Warn together again. The three were responsible for 5 goals (3 from Petersen and 2 from Smith) and 2 assists(Warn). CBK, with their usual resilience, were down big. But rallied for their home crowd and tied the game at 3. However the Flying Aces stormed back with 3 unanswered to double up CBK and get the 6-3 win.

Mike Petersen captured his 5th, First Star Patch, on the back of his second hat trick in a row. It should be noted that Nick Minarik was also in the running for 'the patch' after his lights out performance in net. 'The Brick' shut down CBK on several key breakaways and let up only one even strength goal. J. Lovering had the other Ace' goal and E. Kusznier had an assist. 

After the game the Aces gathered round the team EuroVan and celebrated 'the changing of the stats'. It was their 68th game and their 34th win. And the Aces know all too well what happens when they hit that 100 game mark. Music was provided by the Animals and then a bit of Steely Dan. At 3-0 the Melick Flying Aces of Flemington are psyched to battle the 1-2 Shamrocks in a late one tonight. 

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