Aces Drop First Game Of Busy Week

February 9, 2005 - SPHL (SPHL)
Asheville Aces News Release


The Asheville Aces lost 5-1 last night in Columbus, Georgia to the Cottonmouths. This improves Columbus' season record to 4-0 versus the Aces. Leading the way for the Cottonmouths was Tom McMonagle with two goals on the night.

Brett Roat had the only Aces goal which came on the power play mid-way through the second period with the Aces already down three goals. The Cottonmouths, however, would strike back just over a minute later to put any thoughts of a comeback to rest for Asheville. Colby Will added the fifth goal for Columbus on a shot that deflected off of two players and then bounced over Aces goalie Mark Scally's head (29 saves on 34 shots). In goal for Columbus was Terry Friesen who had a quieter night, stopping 23 of 24 for the win.

Making their debuts for the Aces were defenseman Robert Cardinal and forwards Billy Cameron and Marc-Andre Roy. Roy lived up to his billing of being a tough guy right out of the gate as he crunched a Cottomouth defender into the boards, knocking out a pane of glass, then proceded to trash talk the Cottomouth bench. The next shift, he took on Brent Toews in a center ice showdown. Roy finished the night with two majors and a ten minute misconduct.

The Aces face-off with the Huntsville Havoc in a crucial game Thursday night in Asheville. The Aces trail the Havoc by 10 points in the standings and need to make up as much ground as they can in these head-to-head battles to gain the last playoff spot. Puck drop is 7:30 p.m. at the Asheville Civic Center. Thursday night's game will also be the first night fans can bid on an evening with their favorite Aces player or coach in the Booster Club Silent Player Auction.



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