Recap
The Aces defeated the Sting Rays 5-4 in a close matchup that saw each goaltender challenged as the Sting Rays put up 45 shots while the Aces had 38. The Aces took a 4-2 lead into the third period, but the Sting Rays fought back with two goals in the final period while the Aces added a goal to hold onto the lead. Josiah Martinez each had the hatty and Gavin Frost netted two goals for the Aces. The Sting Rays’ William Johnston provided two goals, while Erik LaFlamme had one goal (shorthanded) and one assist.