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Alaska is hockey heaven -- the Alaska Aces are perennial ECHL contenders, the UAA Seawolves play in the nation's premier college league and NHL star Scott Gomez headlines a contingent of pros. Join the conversation about the Aces and Alaska hockey with Doyle Woody, who has covered the game here at all levels for 24 years.

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Another Brother Tandem For Aces: The Hemingways - 7/14/2008 12:07 pm

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Nanooks Bag 2 Recruits - 7/8/2008 6:08 pm

New Aces Goalie? Looks Like Chris Holt - 7/8/2008 10:39 am

Payne An AHL Bench Boss -- No Surprise There - 7/8/2008 9:04 am

Bassett Bags Spot on Women's Under-22 Squad - 7/3/2008 4:20 pm

Bye-Bye, Becks - 7/3/2008 4:15 pm

Rall, Strahle Make USA Hockey Select Under-17 Squad - 7/2/2008 3:03 pm

Glencross is Calgary-Bound - 7/2/2008 2:33 pm

On The Move: Conklin, Voros, Greentree Change Teams - 7/1/2008 1:57 pm

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Parker Gets 1-Year Re-Up With Avalanche - 6/24/2008 7:14 pm

Classy Move: Tampa Bay Drafts David Carle - 6/21/2008 12:39 pm

Crabb Cops Calder Cup (And That's a Wrap) - 6/10/2008 6:56 pm

Baby Penguins Remain Alive, Force Game 6 In AHL - 6/7/2008 6:15 pm

The Season Still Lives In The AHL - 6/6/2008 6:17 pm

And The Kelly Cup Goes To...Cincy - 6/5/2008 6:29 pm

Calder Cup Coming Closer For Crabb - 6/4/2008 6:34 pm

David Carle Pegged 70th Among Draft Prospects By The Hockey News - 6/4/2008 4:11 pm

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So Long, Aces; But Other Alaska Connections Live

Posted by adn_aces

Posted: May 2, 2008 - 11:31 pm

The last game of the season at Sullivan Arena ended with a 6-3 Las Vegas Wranglers win that snuffed the Alaska Aces' ECHL playoff run -- Las Vegas won the best-of-7 series, 4-1 -- but Alaska connections remain alive throughout North American pro hockey.

San Jose Sharks defenseman Matt Carle and his club live for another day after beating Dallas, 3-2 in overtime, in Game 5. San Jose, once down 3-0, has bounced back to trail 3-2. Carle was -1 in 15:47 of ice time, with two hits and three blocked shots. Also in the NHL, New York Rangers centers Scott Gomez and Brandon Dubinsky of Anchorage try to stave of elimination Sunday at the hands of Pittsburgh, which includes backup goaltender Ty Conklin of Anchorage.

In the American Hockey League, the Providence Bruins and their captain, center Nate Thompson of Anchorage, fell 4-3 in OT at Portland, but still lead the Atlantic Division Finals, 2-1. Syracuse, which includes former UAA Seawolves defenseman Duvie Westcott, beat host Toronto 5-1 in Game 1 of the North Division Final.

In the International Hockey League, the Port Huron Icehawks earned a 4-1 win in the Finals opener over the Fort Wayne Komets, who drew 7,473 fans and include former UAA goalie Kevin Reiter. Reiter didn't play Friday, but expect him in the nets for Game 2 tonight -- that's just a guess.

Meanwhile, here inside Sullivan Arena late Friday night, the maintenance staff is already beginning work on taking apart the boards and glass.

So long, ECHL season.

Oh, and if you want to say so long to the Aces' players and staff, the team has scheduled a Fan Appreciation event for 7 p.m. Monday at Sullivan.


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  8     May 5, 2008 - 7:03pm | snowline

Thank U Aces!

Thank you Alaska Aces for another good season ~~

Thank you coach Mac for a great "first year behind the bench" ~~

~~ and thank you to Doyle for your excellent coverage all season!

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  7     May 4, 2008 - 10:35am | jjbill

Rangers...Penguins

Let's not forget, Ty Conklin is also Alaskan...Gomez isn't the only Alaskan in this. Minard also plays for their affiliate. Minard also had ice time for the Penguins...Go Penguins!!

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  6     May 3, 2008 - 2:55pm | adn_aces

You are right, Skeptical, Thanks For Heads-Up

Enjoy

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  5     May 3, 2008 - 12:37pm | Skeptical

I thought the

Rangers played on Sunday. LETS GO RANGERS!!

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  4     May 3, 2008 - 11:22am | Melzie

Good Year!

This was a good year. We had many injuries early on and we suffered through and didn't give up. This team finally got all the legs back on ice and they went to town winning games. These players, play this level of hockey, not only for a chance to move up, but because of their love of the game. They go out night after night and travel horrendous road trips for mere pennies on the dollar. They try to have a personal life as well, with families all over the place while they play in Alaska. The sacrifice they make for my entertainment is thanked from the bottom of my heart. These players, old or new, are my sole entertainment during the winter months. I do season tickets just for my joy of watching these lads. I have many friends through out the arena and I get to visit with them as well. Thank you Alaska Aces for what you do for me. I just wish I could do more for you!

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  3     May 3, 2008 - 10:58am | jay99515

Roller Coaster

It certainly was a roller coaster season with many highs and lows, but my son and I want to thank the Aces players and ticket people for another great season. Now, it's time to remember the good games and wait for next year. Again, thank you for all the fun!!!

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  2     May 3, 2008 - 5:11am | macktk5756ky

Thanks Aces!!!!!!!!!!

Way to go Aces, thank you for yet another year of outstanding hockey. You guys put your blood and sweat into game five, it just wasn't meant to be this year. We'll get em' next time. Thanks again and Go Aces!!!!!

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  1     May 3, 2008 - 12:44am | erlewinedavid

aces

aces has done real good this year ,tonight they played as if it was over after the 1st period. they played excellent in the period. with the talent that is loaded up on the ak. team it is suprising that they couldn't even have a player at the net even for a rebound they were all either late or nowhere near the net

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