ACES 4-1 and One For All

The FIAHL had a Saturday night doble bill that included the BLACKHAWKS at FREEZE followed by the Federal C game of the week. The 3-1-0 MAVERICKS welcomed in the 3-1-0 FLYING ACES for a battle for second place. The ACES recalled forward 'Juvy' Lou Johnson from Perkasie. Center Kevin Smith was serving suspension and line mate Steve Leoszewski was out. Ryan Bleck and Matt Donahue supplied the 'ACE CASE' for the first ever Euro combo. Supprting ACE fans packed the MAVERATORIUM with signs, ACE jerseys and genuine hockey excitement.

The ACES hit the ice tuned up to play. Each FLYING ACE tuned up in his own special way.

Perkasie RED BARON call up, 'Juvy' Lou Johnson, struck first with a Mike 'The Machine' Petersen assisted goal to give the ACES the 1-0 lead on a MAV team they had yet to defeat (0-1-1). However, late in the first the MAVERICKS tied it up on a shot that Nick 'The Brick' Minarik initially saved but found it's way to the net. Josh 'Oh My Gosh' Lovering grabbed the lead back for his ACES in the second when he scored his first of the night. The FLYING ACES followed that (game winning) goal with a very stubborn style of defense, shutting down every MAV attack. Mike 'The Machine' Petersen added some insurance late in the second with a goal that gave the ACES the 3-1 lead. The MAVERICKS struck back midway through the third period but the goal was waved off when league officials concluded a MAV skater interfered with FLYING ACE goalie, Nick Minarik. Josh 'Oh My Gosh' Lovering put the flower on the casket late in the third with a goal that gave the ACES the 4-1 lead. And eventually the 4-1 win. Lovering grabbed his fifth, First Star Patch, for his two key goals in the big win that put the ACES at 4-1-0. Mike 'Machete' Gianetti was awarded the Johnny Ace cap for his outstanding defensive performance. "The MAVERICKS thought that making the game a physical match was a recipe for getting a win but we beat them at their own game." Said Gianetti at an AIAHL post game presser. "Mike Tyson once said, "Everyone has a plan until they get hit in the face." It was a nice win but it's time to move on and keep our eye on the prize which is the championship." Darren Jones and Ryan Bleck both had assists and Eric Kusznier was a +2 on the night.

The FLYING ACES road trip continues Wednesday night as they face CBK for the first time this season. Puck drops at 10:30 and many seats are still available.