After holding their first practice of the 2008-2009 season at Aviator Arena on Tuesday night, the Brooklyn Aces took to the ice and showed that they have both the skill and depth to be more than a passing fad in the borough’s rich sports history.
Speedy forwards such as Brooklyn-native James Brannigan, CJ Tozzo and Chris Holmes stood out repeatedly throughout the practice and should give the Aces the pieces on the forward lines that could give the first-year team a smörgåsbord of offensive options.
“We got some great guys on this team and in the locker room,” said Tozzo. “We’re going to be a lot of fun to watch.”
Aside from Brannigan, Tozzo and Holmes, the Aces’ other forwards, players like Jessie Felten and Scott Estey, also have the speed needed to perform in head coach Chris Firriolo’s high puck pursuit game as well.
