Probation Period Almost Over for New Aces

The newest members of the Black Aces Hockey Club continue to play well, contributing 4 goals between them during the Aces' most recent outing. Both Jerry and Glenn bagged a pair in the Aces' thrilling come-from-behind 7-5 victory over the Wyse Guys.

Never mind the post-game beer, just get out there.

Neither player is out of the woods just yet though, explained team cryptographer Joe D; "Yes, they've played well in their first four games, no doubt about that" said Joe after the game last Wednesday "but we need to be extra sure that they are the right fit four our team. This has nothing to do with the well-known phenomenon of players vying for permanent status playing way over their heads, not at all. We just want to be certain that their incredibly solid play so far hasn't been a series of highly unlikely flukes."

"Just because they've both been outstanding" added team hair colourist Bruce H "doesn't mean we should just make them an offer. Sure, their combined contributions have helped put us into first place, but that doesn't get them an automatic spot on the payroll. A couple more games and we'll see."

The Aces currently sit tied for first with the Wyse Guys after an epic comeback in their last meeting. Down 4-1 at the start of the second period after a 3 goal flurry from the redshirts, the Aces were playing well but seemed about to fall once again to the first place team. The frustration on the black squad was palpable, until the potentially skilled duo of Glenn and Jerry possibly inspired the rest of the team with some allegedly excellent play. Six unanswered goals later and the Aces were ahead 7-4 and cruising to a sweet victory. One meaningless goal for red while Glenn & Jerry were coincidentally off the ice meant nothing.

"One or two, possibly five more games and we'll take down that classified ad we've got running in the local paper" said team public relations consultant Paul F from his downtown office, where he frequently observes the team on closed circuit television. "I've got a good feeling about this."

Goal roundup: Glenn Newguy: 2  Jerry Newguy: 2 Ralph R: 2 Joe D-S: 1