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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