ACES Rest Starters as HITMEN Win Big

 

The Melick FLYING ACES of Flemington played their final game of the regular season last Sunday night at Aspen Ice Arena. Their opponent... The mighty HITMEN of the all but defunct Iron B league. ACE starters Mike Petersen, Kyle Turner, Bill Marcolini and Derek Weaver did not play.

On the ice the HITMEN were fast, smart and just a little bit dirty. They were too much, scoring 11 goals and dominating on offense. But the ACES battled back hard, scoring 5 goals and winning the second period. Kevin Smith kept up his scoring duties without his 'Shock and Awe' mates. He deposited two into the HITMEN net. Captain Darren Jones also scored twice. 'Juvy' Lou Johnson had the other ACE goal and an assist. Mike Gianetti and Josh Lovering both had a pair of assists. Matt Donahue and Matt Stockwell also had assists.

The lopsided battle with the HITMEN was perhaps a perfect primer for tonight's first round playoff action. The second seeded FLYING ACES should be well rested and ready to go against the seventh seeded SHAMROCKS. The puck drops at 10:30 tonight at Aspen Ice Arena.

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ACES Fly Through the SMOKE Guns A-Blazin'

In World War I, German pilots used 'Folker's Synchronizer' to fire their Parabellum 7.92mm machine guns through the arc of the propeller without striking the blades.

In the AIAHL's game of the week Monday night, The FLYING ACES used the 'Shock and Awe hat-trick' to pepper the enemy net without striking the goalie.

The hat-tricks came from Kevin Smith(16,17,18) and Kyle Turner(13,14,15) who each had assists in the late night assault. And that wasn't all from 'Shock and Awe'. Mike Petersen(15) deposited a breakaway goal into the net and tallied two key assists in the hat-trick onslaught. Another SMOKE clearing goal came from defensemen Ryan Warn(2), who also had 2 assists. But the biggest goal of the night came from defensemen Craig Jones. The Jones goal came early in the first period off a 5-hole bound slapshot that found it's way to glory. Jones gave his ACE squad a 1-0 lead and they never looked back. Nick 'The Brick' gave up 4 goals, but don't let that stat fool you. His performance in net was clutch! With so many saves and BIG rebound saves, Minarik(against the very squad he played Canada hockey with) was in First Star Patch contention all night long. In the end however, the threaded shield went to Craig Jones. This was Craig's first ever First Star Patch. When asked about his award, Jones simply said, "Look, it's a huge honor. But right now all my focus is on the next game and the playoffs that follow". The ACES celebrated their 7th win of the season in style. A high quality 'Ace Case' from 'Case King', Matt 'Donny' Donahue. Team Captain, Darren Jones, missed the game due to illness. Bill Marcolini and Matt Stockwell were healthy scratches.

The MELICK FLYING ACES of FLEMINGTON play their final game of the regular season on home ice Sunday night. Their opponent... The HITMEN. Monsters of the B league. Only a couple bleacher tickets are still available for the 9:30 battle. Fans that arrive early will get to see the BOMBER vs REGULAR contest (many ticket packages still available for this one).

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MOLES Survive ACES Last Minute Offensive

The FLYING ACES traveled to the Whack-a-Dome for the second time this season. It was a battle for first place against WHACK-A-MOLE. The full powered WHACKS came out angry looking to avenge a shutout loss to the ACES earlier this season. After the first Whack-a Goal, FLYING ACE Mike Petersen attacked and quickly evened the score at 1-1. The Moles whacked back with 3 goals in the second. FLYING ACE, Kevin Smith scored late in the period to bring his ACES within 2. The MOLES started the third with yet another goal, then silences the ACES for the majority of the period. But with one minutes left in the game, ACE 'Black Powder' lineman 'Juvy' Lou Johnson scored 2 goals in under 50 seconds. Assisted by Ryan Bleck and Josh Lovering, Johnson's garbage time goals brought the ACES within 1. But the scorekeeper was slow to the draw after 'Juvy's' second goal, and let precious seconds run off the clock. ACE Captain Darren Jones called for a timeout in an attempt to salvage what little time was left. But with 10.6 seconds in the game the ACES were unable to get the puck into the WHACK-A-MOLE's zone, and lost 5-4. Kyle Turner, Ryan Warn and Mike Petersen also had assists in the contest.

After the game the ACES were greeted with what many considered to be the worst 'Ace Case' in franchise history, surpassing even Mike Gianeeti's infamous 'Ace Case Disgrace'(which Gianetti made up for in a big way the following game. Mike G brought a cornucopia of wide variety'd, ice cold, tasty beverages). 

The FLYING ACES are back in action tonight against SMOKE at the Aspen Ice Arena in Flemington, New Jersey. The puck drops at 10:15.

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Petersen's Particularly Passionate Patch Performance Powers 'Pilots' Past Pesky Primates (Previously Predators). Plus Tremendously Talented Teammate, 'Turbo' Turner, Tallies Two in the Terrific Triumph.

Thursday night was not only Halloween's eve, it was also time for the AIAHL's game of the week. This weeks match up pitted the MELICK FLYING ACES of FLEMINGTON against the newly named (same old jersey) PRIMATES. A team the FLYING ACES had never defeated in regular season play. The contest took place at the PRIMATES brand new arena known to their fans as 'The Ape'. Ace grind-liner Bill Marcolini was a healthy scratch for the game.

On the ice, the Aces attacked early and often. The Primates net minder did all he could to keep his team in the game. But that high powered 'Shock and Awe' line was just to much. Mike Petersen lead the charge and took First Star honors with his 2 goal 2 assist performance. Line mate Kyle Turner also scored twice with 2 assists (he was up for First Star consideration too) and Kevin Smith had a goal and an assist. The 'Black Powder' line also contributed. Team Captain, Darren Jones, had a goal while 'Juvy' Lou Johnson and Josh Lovering had assists. Defenseman Ryan Bleck had 2 assists of his own. In the third, after a powerplay goal, the PRIMATES began to climb back into the game. Down 5-3, they pulled their goalie and quickly scored to bring the game within one. But in the closing minutes of play, the Aces managed to get the puck away from the extra attacker and score the empty netter to seal the deal at 6-4.

The victory gives the Flying Aces 13 points. this puts them in sole possession of first place in the Federal C League by a single point. In second place with 12 points, hated rival, Whack-a-Mole. With only 3 games left in the regular season, the Aces hit the road tomorrow night(Tuesday, November 4) to face those very Moles at the Whack-a-Dome. Tickets are still available for that contest.

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