Notes From The Flight Deck

February 28, 2005 - SPHL (SPHL)
Asheville Aces News Release

RECORD TO DATE: 18-30 (36 points) 7th place in SPHL

THIS WEEK:

TUE March 1 ACES @ Columbus 7:30 p.m. Columbus Civic Center

The Aces can still make it to the playoffs if they get on a hot streak so this game is critical in keeping their hopes alive.

Season Series: Columbus leads 5-0 (Last Meeting: 5-1 loss in Columbus, 2/8/05)

All Time Series: Columbus leads 5-0

THU March 3 Huntsville @ ACES 7:30 p.m. Asheville Civic Center

The most critical game of the season comes Thursday night where the Aces can make up major ground on the Havoc.

Season Series: Huntsville leads 7-1 (Last Meeting: 5-3 loss in Huntsville, 2/26/05)

All Time Series: Huntsville leads 7-1

FRI March 4 Columbus @ ACES 7:30 p.m. Asheville Civic Center

The Aces will look to beat Columbus for the second time in one week as the rematch from Tuesday night takes place in Asheville.

Season Series: Columbus leads 5-0 (Last Meeting: 5-1 loss in Columbus, 2/8/05)

All Time Series: Columbus leads 5-0

LAST WEEK:

SAT Feb. 26 ACES @ Huntsville (5-3 Loss) 8:30 p.m. Von Braun Center

[HUNTSVILLE, AL] - The Aces power play was working but two quick even strength goals against in the third period resulted in a critical two points going to Huntsville as they defeated the Aces 5-3 Saturday night.

Eldon Cheechoo, Robert Cardinal and Brett Roat all had power play markers for the Aces, but the Havoc's James Patterson (2), Jason Simon, Brandon Doria and Doug Merrell answered back.

Aces goalie Mark Scally stopped 45 of 50 shots on the night, while Huntsville's Matt Carmichael stopped 14 of 17 Aces opportunities for the win.

Despite the skewed shot count, the game was far closer than it would seem and was tied 3-3 heading into the third period. Doria and Merrell sealed the deal with goals that came fourteen second apart. The Aces battled hard to the final buzzer but could not penetrate the Havoc zone.

The night also featured to solid fights, with Aces players Nobumasa Kinugasa and Chester Gallant each squaring off with Luke Phillips and Jason Simon respectively.

TEAM APPEARANCES:

Monday, February 28: Coach's Show at Hannah Flanagan's - Ryan Crowther and Chris Kovalcik 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 2: Player visit to Mission Hospital Children's Ward - players to be determined

Wednesday, March 2: Player autograph session - Jarno Mensonen and Martin Viazanica at Texas Roadhouse Restaurant 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, February 23: Player autograph session at The Hanger - players to be determined

Wednesday, March 2: Visit to Oakley Elementary School - Christian Stein

*players attending subject to change*

TEAM NOTES:

Marc-Andre Roy returns from his four-game suspension March 1 in Columbus.

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