Posts on ‘March 11th, 2009’

According to a press release by the EPHL, the Brooklyn Aces have waived forward Mike Baccaro.

Out of the lineup for over a month, Baccaro was an effective checking forward, but was unable to be an offensive force. With the team struggling for offense, Baccaro became expendable, especially with new arrival Joe Pelle on the scene.

In four games with the Aces, Baccaro had one assist and was a -1.

Photo by Patrick Hickey Jr.

Growing up watching hockey movies like “Slapshot” and “Youngblood,” I thought I knew what to expect when I embarked on a journey with the Brooklyn Aces on their team bus last Friday.

Boy, was I in for a shock.

On my way to my seat, I saw the very same players I’ve been writing about over the past few months in ways that I never thought I’d see them before.

Aces defenseman Dan Carney had his feet up on the seat in front of him, reading an article on hand gestures in what appeared to be Time Magazine, looking like a college professor and not a guy with over 700 pro games under his belt.

Goaltender Miro Recicar was invisibly playing solitaire on his I-Pod, not making a sound.

Armed with a blanket and slippers, Mike Christensen, known for his energy on the ice, was comfortable and ready for the long haul.