Aces Blow by Salmon Kings 5-3
March 10, 2011 - ECHL (ECHL)
Alaska Aces News Release
Former Salmon Kings Wes Goldie and Scott Howes combined with Ethan Cox to each post three-point nights as the Alaska Aces beat the Victoria Salmon Kings 5-3 from Sullivan Arena on Wednesday night. The Aces moved into sole possession of first-place in the Western Conference, and stayed within four points of the Reading royals for the most points in the ECHL. Alaska's record improved to 36-20-4 on the year, and has points in 10 of their last 11 games. The Aces and Salmon Kings continue their three-game set with the Salmon Kings on Friday and Saturday night. For more information, and the latest promotional news and updates, fans can visit the Aces at their Facebook page for more information, or call the Aces at 907.258.ACES.
Goldie opened the scoring on a laser shot off of a face-off at 13:34 of the first period. The goal was the only of the frame as Victoria had a disallowed goal 4:11 into the game after referee Curtis Marouelli ruled Adam Courchaine was interfered with on the play.
The teams traded goals in the second period. First, Howes scored at 3:25 on a shot from the slot that found a hole underneath David Shantz and slid past him into the net to make it 2-0 Aces. Victoria got on the board at 14:32 when Matt Siddall put a one-timer off the left post and in on a feed from Rob Hennigar to cut the Aces lead in half.
Goldie tallied for the second time on Wednesday 45 seconds into the third period. Howes set him up with a back-door feed on a power play, and Goldie buried it for his ninth multi-goal game on the season to make it 3-1 Alaska. The Kings got back on the board when Milan Gajic scored on a rebound at 7:02 to bring Victoria within a goal. The Aces then put the game away with a pair of games. Cox made it 4-2 at 8:16 on a Goldie set-up, and then Kory Falite finished off a three-on-one at 10:24 to extend the lead to 5-2. Victoria's Jeff Caister scored a power play goal at 16:42, but the Aces closed the door after that for the two-goal victory.
Adam Courchaine (14-7-2) made 23 saves on 26 shots. David Shantz (22-21-3) took the loss, making 22 saves on 27 shots. The Aces power play went 1-2, while the Salmon Kings went 1-3. The Aces outshot the Salmon Kings 27-26 in the game.
The Aces will remain home to continue the three-game set with Victoria on Friday and Saturday. Tickets are on sale now. For the most up-to-date team and promotional information, please visit the Aces on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/#!/alaskaaceshockey. Fans can also call the Aces office at 907.258.ACES.
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