Aces Add 2: Returning D-Man Martin, New Goalie Reid

The Alaska Aces announced the signing of two more players today, securing veteran returning defenseman Derick Martin, their shutdown blueliner, and welcoming new goaltender Scott Reid.

Martin last season earned 1-11--12 and +12 totals in 54 regular-season games -- he played 14 games at AHL Providence -- and 0-6--6 and +12 totals in 21 Kelly Cup playoff games. Fans know Martin as a terrific penalty killer -- it's not unusual for him to stay out for all two minutes of a normal kill -- and a body-banging blueliner.

Reid, 32, last season earned a 18-14-4 record for the Rocky Mountain Rage of the Central Hockey League. Also: 3.63 goals-against average and .892 save percentage. He's 6-4, so he must cover a decent amount of net. He's long played in the CHL, with experience, too, in the AHL. He was the CHL's Most Outstanding Goaltender for San Angelo in 2003-04.

Seems like he'll be in competition with whoever AHL Peoria sends Alaska's way. Looks like Sebastian Dahm, a 22-year-old from Denmark, is likely to be sent from Peoria to Anchorage. Last season, he went 10-11-0 with AHL Syracuse, with a 2.66 goals-against average and .914 save percentage.

Look for more on the Aces' signings in Friday's dead-trees edition of the ADN.