THIS WEEK IN ACES HOCKEY: MAR. 18 - 24

Published on March 18, 2002 under ECHL (ECHL)
Alaska Aces News Release


New Players Join Team For Final Run at the Cup

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – After recording the largest snowfall in the state over the past 47 years (24 hours, 28.6 inches), the Anchorage Aces (18-37-9) recorded another first of the year. They beat the Tacoma Sabercats (27-27-6) in a wild come from behind victory Sunday at the Tacoma Dome. Sunday's victory over the Sabercats was only the fourth ever in 31 games spanning five years for the Aces in Tacoma. The Aces went 1-1-1 this last week.

Thursday, Marty Flichel scored with a breakaway goal with eight minutes left in the game to break a 3-3 tie and secure victory to the home team Sabercats.

Anchorage fought back from two goals down in the second period by pelting Tacoma goaltender David Goverde with a barrage of shots. Goverde snapped his own mark by five, recording an astonishing 48 saves in the game. His total was one short of the West Coast Hockey League most saves by a goaltender this season set by Olie Sundstrom December 1.

Bobby Cunningham, Dean Larson and Tobin Praznik each scored for the Aces.

Saturday, the Sabercats battled a resilient Aces team, but the Tacoma club prevailed 5-4 in a shootout.

The shootout went to sudden death after both teams scored once in the first five rounds. Jarret Whidden sealed the victory for the Sabercats as he beat Aces goalie Jamie McCaig with four moves in front of the net.

Aces Winger Tobin Praznik scored twice and defenseman Jason Simon notched the equalizer in just his second game with the team.

Last night, Anchorage and Tacoma waged a back and forth contest, with most of the scoring being done in the final period. Anchorage snapped Tacoma's 3-game winning streak by scoring 4 goals in the third period to win the game 5-3. Tobin Praznik and Paul Williams each scored two goals apiece to pace the Aces, while Tim Lovell notched 2 assists for the Sabercats.

TRANSACTIONS: Waived Forward Scott Piggott...Signed Forward Nate Caswell...Signed Defenseman Jason Simon...Placed Forward Simon Duplessis on the 14-day IR...Acquired Forward Sasha Lakovic from the Bakersfield Condors for future considerations...Waived Goaltender Olie Sundstrom...Signed Goaltender Parris Duffus

INJURIES: Forward Simon Duplessis 14-day IR

THIS WEEK: The Aces travel to Long Beach on Wednesday and then head to Fresno for games on Friday and Saturday. All games can be heard on KFQD 750 AM or via the internet at www.anchorageaces.com with broadcaster Fred Rannard calling the play-by-play. The Inlet Tower Hotel Suites Pre-game show starts at 5:55 pm AST on Wednesday and 6:25 pm AST on Friday and Saturday.

LAST WEEK: Select Aces players visited Creekside Park Elementary on Tuesday, March 12 from 1:30 to 3:00 pm.

ACES IN THE COMMUNITY: The Aces are on the road.

ACES STATISTICAL LEADERS: Points Dean Larson 67 (26g, 41a) Tied for 5th in the WCHL Goals Dean LarsonBobby Cunningham 26 Assists Dean Larson 41 Shooting Percentage Dean Larson 16.3% (26/160) Shots on Goal Kimbi Daniels 203 Power Play Goals Dean Larson 11 Tied for 5th in the WCHL Short Handed Goals Bobby Cunningham 4 Tied for 2nd in the WCHL Penalty Minutes Chad Richard 243 Tied for 5th in the WCHL Power Play Seventh 15.7% (56/356) Penalty Kill Eighth 79.1% (60/287)

GOALIE(S): GP; W-L-SOP; GAA; SPCT Olie Sundstrom: 29; 7-12-4; 4.51; 86.2% Jamie McCaig: 20; 4-11-2; 4.45; 87.2%

CURRENT STREAKS: · Tobin Praznik has scored six goals in the last four games. · J.J. Wrobel has four assists in the last three games. · Kimbi Daniels has eight points in the last five games. · Tobin Praznik has eight points in the last four games. · Chad Richard has accumulated 40 penalty minutes in the last five games.

ACES HOME PRACTICE SCHEDULE: (Dates and times subject to change) The Aces are on the road.

RADIO: All games can be heard live on KFQD-AM 750 and at www.anchorageaces.com with Fred Rannard calling the play-by-play.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK: A new photo will be posted each week at www.anchorageaces.com by Digi-Pics. Photos can be found at http://www.anchorageaces.com/picture-weekly.php.

SEASON TICKET HOLDERS: Season tickets are on sale now at the Aces downtown office. Early-purchase discounts are available with a 10% discount if purchased by June 1st.

MEDIA ADVISORY: For more information, contact the Anchorage Aces at 258-2237.

FAN'S ADVISORY: Single-game tickets are now on sale at all CarrsTix, the Sullivan Arena Box Office and the Aces office. Stop by the Aces office at 245 W. 5th Ave., Suite 128; call 258-ACES; or visit www.anchorageaces.com for more information.

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