After a demoralizing string of one defeat, local hockey team Aubrey's Aces finally managed to claw their way back to the .500 level this week in the COTHL.
"Sure, it was hard losing 100% of our previous games" said team maitre d' Rich W "But we knew if we just hung in there we'd eventually be ok."
In spite of going 0-fer so far this season the Aces somehow kept it together, soundly defeating the Warriors squad in a hard-fought contest. The difference, agreed most Aces, was goaltending. "Our goalie was fucking awesome" said Aces' barista Raj C "and their goalie was not. That's pretty much it. In my opinion anyway."
Also a factor were two fresh imports from the Orc pits of Isengard, forward D'Naakh Skullcrusher and defender G'Raargh Limbrender. Both newbies came to play, in spite of being less than 12 hours old, combined. "I look forward to the utter destruction of the enemies of the Black Aces!" grunted D'Naakh after the game, smearing fresh Warrior blood on his chest while pounding a Grolsch tallboy "The Dark One will be pleased!" Teammate and fellow Orc G'Raargh was more philosophical: "I'm just happy to be called up to the big team, you know? I'm taking it one kill at a time and giving 110%, keeping it simple, you know? Also, I desire to dismember anyone not wearing an Aces jersey."
Non-Orc Aces making the score sheet: Ralph R with a pair, Bruce H and Brian M with one apiece. Final score: Aces 4, Warriors 0.
Side note: Former Ace Bob J was scheduled to make a final appearance in an Aces jersey before being deployed 'Stateside but a communications snafu somehow resulted in a lovely dinner at The Keg instead. Recently retired defenceman Maurice V was hastily contacted just prior to game time but was unable to fill in due to a family chauffeuring emergency.
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