Aces Off to a Great Start

These Aces fans are confident

In the days and hours leading up to the start of the 2018-19 COTHL season, it is already obvious that the Black Aces are on the verge of greatness. Even though the first puck has yet to be dropped, Aces players and their followers are full of confidence.

"Last year was a disappointment, sure" said Aces' former spiritual advisor and recent retiree Aubrey S "But I'm confident that after an off-season dedicated to intense training and focus on improvement the Aces will be back on top this year."

Aces new CEO and goaltender John Goalie was similarly positive about the upcoming season. "I haven't done a single thing to prepare for another hockey season, but I'm sure the other guys have been hard at work over the summer so I'm not worried. I'm looking forward to seeing how their renewed commitment to fitness is going to pay off."

Not all Aces could be reached for comment this early in the pre-season, but Aces scribe and sometime defender Jeff M did release the following statement prior to Game 1, which he is unable to attend:

"Even though I myself have done absolutely nothing to get ready for hockey this year, I'm sure my teammates are well-prepared and that they did not spend the summer as I did, playing no hockey and instead focusing on craft beer tasting, lounging and restaurant-hopping. Right guys?"

At press time the Aces were sporting an impressive perfect record of zero losses against zero wins and zero ties. A planned 2-day training camp that did not happen as planned will now be replaced by 10 minutes of hand-shaking and bro jokes in the dressing room immediately before game 1. What can possibly go wrong?