Aces Announce Revisions to 2013-14 Schedule

January 29, 2014 - ECHL (ECHL)
Alaska Aces News Release


ANCHORAGE, Alaska - The Alaska Aces today announced revisions to their 2013-14 regular season schedule.

The Aces will play a total of 71 games (36 home, 35 road) on a schedule revised with the ECHL after it was announced on Monday that the San Francisco Bulls ceased operations immediately.

Western Conference playoff seeding, home ice advantage and the awarding of the Brabham Cup (top ECHL regular season record) will be determined by win percentage. The Aces, Colorado, Ontario and Utah will all play 71 games under the new schedule.

Below are revisions to the Aces 2013-14 regular season schedule (all times AKT):

DATES ADDED

Tue., Feb. 11 - vs. Stockton (7:15 p.m.)

Thurs., Feb. 13 - vs. Stockton (7:15 p.m.) **

Wed., Feb. 26 - at Idaho (5:10 p.m.)

Fri., Feb. 28 - at Utah (5:05 p.m.)

Sat., Mar. 1 - at Utah (5:05 p.m.)

Tue., Mar. 11 - vs. Colorado (7:15 p.m.)

Thurs., Mar. 13 - vs. Colorado (7:15 p.m.)

Thurs., Mar. 20 - at Las Vegas (6:05 p.m.)

DATES REMOVED

Fri., Feb. 28 - at San Francisco

Sat., Mar. 1 - at San Francisco

Sun., Mar. 2 - at Stockton

Fri., Mar. 14 - vs. Colorado **

Wed., Mar. 19 - at San Francisco

Fri., Mar. 21 - at San Francisco

Fri., Apr. 4 - vs. San Francisco

Sat., Apr. 5 - vs. San Francisco

Sun., Apr. 6 - vs. San Francisco

** Note: Tentative game change from Mar. 14 to Mar. 13 to accommodate WCHA postseason

Schedule changes in March were also necessary to accommodate possible Sullivan Arena commitments with Western Collegiate Hockey Association playoff dates. Times and dates are subject to change.

"It's a high priority of ours to keep Aces fans and business partners informed of any necessary schedule changes; we remain committed to that obligation," said Aces managing partner Terry Parks. "In addition, we were happy to work with the University of Alaska-Anchorage on a flexible situation with regards to their home venue playoff needs, if necessary. The Aces family wishes the Seawolves team all the best in their playoff pursuit."

The Aces return to play tonight, hosting the Idaho Steelheads at Sullivan Arena at 7:15 p.m. (GCI/KFQD). For more information, please call the Aces at 907.258.ACES or visit them on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/alaskaaceshockey.



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