Aces Re-Sign Playoff MVP Scott Howes
Published on August 9, 2011 under ECHL (ECHL)
Alaska Aces News Release
The 2011 Kelly Cup Champion Alaska Aces have re-signed ECHL Playoff MVP, Scott Howes for the 2011-2012 season, Head Coach Rob Murray announced on Tuesday. Howes had a career year for the Aces last season, shattering his previous career bests in goals, assists, and points. Howes and the Aces will begin the defense of the Kelly Cup Championship with a pair of pre-season games against the Colorado Eagles on October 4 & 5 at Sullivan Arena. For more information on all Aces related news, please contact the Aces office at 907.258.ACES, or visit them on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/alaskaaceshockey'skwall.
Howes, 23, had a breakout season last year with the Aces. After being acquired from the Stockton Thunder in late October, the Toronto, Ontario native exploded to finish the year with 58 points (22g, 36a) in 59 games in an Alaska sweater. Howes improved as the year went on, finishing the regular season with points in 17 of his last 19 games. 42 of his 59 points with the Aces came after January 1. He got even better in the post-season, pacing Alaska's scoring with 19 points (7g, 12a) in 12 games. His magical post-season run was highlighted by a ten-point (4g, 6a) performance in a four-game sweep over his former club, the Victoria Salmon Kings in the Western Conference Finals. Howes scored or assisted on the game winning goal in all four games. The Aces went a perfect 12-0 in the playoffs in games in which Howes appeared, and he had points in 11 of those 12 contests. He was voted as the Most Valuable Player of the ECHL post-season after the Aces claimed their second ever Kelly Cup Championship on May 21.
The 5'11", 190 lbs. forward will enter his fourth pro season after spending the first two years as a member of the Salmon Kings where he played alongside Aces star and last season's regular-season MVP, Wes Goldie. The two were reunited last season in Anchorage and both finished in the top three in team scoring. Howes ended the regular season as the eighth highest scorer in the Western Conference. Before coming to Alaska, Howes had 48 points (22g, 26a) in 86 games for Victoria. As a rookie, Howes was called up to the Manitoba Moose of the AHL for five games. Prior to turning pro, Howes played in QMJHL, where in his final year with the Saint John Sea Dogs, he had 70 points (42g, 28a) in 59 games.
The 2011 Kelly Cup Champion Alaska Aces will begin the 2011-2012 season on Friday, October 14 at Sullivan Arena when they host the Las Vegas Wranglers. Season ticket and sponsorship packages are currently available through the Aces office at 15th & Gambell. 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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