Aces Will Not Attend Inauguration

Incredible game, Aces. Unbelievable.

Local hockey legends the Black Aces have confirmed that they will not be attending the upcoming inauguration of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States. The Aces join a long list of celebrities and VIPs who have decided to give the event a miss.

Team communications director Aubrey S explains: "Trump's people must have heard about our latest game" he said "KellyAnn Conway herself tweeted at me about bringing the Aces down to DC for the inauguration, but after talking to the guys I had to tell her we'd be a no-show."

The game in question was a thrilling 2-1 victory over this year's COTHL "it" team, the Wyse Guys. The blackshirts fell by a wide margin in their previous matchup, so the victory this time around was sweet.

"We built a wall and made the Wyse Guys pay for it" said Aces defensive coordinator Al H after the game. "So maybe the Donald thought we were sympatico with his foreign policy approach, I'm not sure."

Goals came from Ralph and Joe 2 Names, and the entire team stuck to the game plan of "don't let their number one guy have the puck". It seemed to work. So well in fact that it secured them an invitation to the presidential inauguration on January 20.

"I only want winners at my crowning" said an orange-hued Trump when reached by your intrepid Aces reporter and scribe "and the Aces are winners. Every one of them. Believe me. This isn't over yet."

The Aces' next game is against perennial whipping boys the Warriors. Presumably the President Elect will be paying close attention.