The Melick FLYING ACES of Flemington are
making the most of OT hockey this post season. And Kevin Smith is a
huge part of the action. Trailing the COMEBACK KIDS 2-0 in the 2nd period of
Sunday nights contest, the ACES' first line center scored the first of his two
goals and let CBK know the ACES weren't done yet. Then Smith tied the
game early in the third period with his second of the night (his fourth of the post season). And from that point
on both goalies played lights out hockey, stopping all shots for the remainder
of regulation play. And with 46 seconds left in the first OT, Smith struck
again. This time with a perfect assist to line-mate Ryan Warn who blasted the
puck home for the game winner. Warn took home the First Star Honor for his late
game goal. Smith and 'The Brick' were obviously in the running.
Nick Minarik gave up only one even strength goal Sunday
night. The other goal was scored when CBK had a 5 on
3 powerplay on Ryan Bleck and Derek Weaver penalties.
ACE 'super fan'
Rebecca B cheered on her ACES all game long and was more than ready to drop the
gloves when CBK fans started talking trash. The ACES roared after the
game when Rebecca stuck her head in the locker and said "Great job
boys!"
The FLYING ACES
now head to the AIAHL Federal C Finals for the third season
in a row to face WHACK-A-MOLE for the second season in a row. The two teams
split games in the regular season. The ACES won the first 3-0 and lost the
second 4-5. The FLYING ACES have yet to raise 'the cup' and are 1-3-1 in the
finals. Let's hope this is their year.
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