Nov 5th, 2008
by Patrick Hickey Jr..
It’s been almost five weeks since Alan Friedman became the majority owner of the Brooklyn Aces and he hasn’t stopped smiling yet. Excited about the direction both the league and team is going in, the Brooklyn business owner and new head honcho of the Aces sees great things in the future ahead. Chatting over the phone on Tuesday night with AcesOverBrooklyn.com, the Canarsie-native discusses his ownership style and what he wants to accomplish this season with his team.
Aces Over Brooklyn.com- Considering the fact that the sports market of New York has enigmatic owners like the Dolan’s, Steinbrenner’s and Wang’s, it’s obvious that fans here want to know more about who calls the shots for their favorite teams. How do you see yourself as an owner?
Oct 4th, 2008
by Patrick Hickey Jr..
Over the past eight summers, the New York Mets have proven that minor league baseball can thrive in Brooklyn with the Cyclones. On June 17, an agreement was made to bring an Eastern Pro Hockey League team, the Aces, to Aviator Arena, successfully making the borough a two-sport town and effectively proposing another question:
Can a minor league hockey team survive in Brooklyn?
As of right now, all signs point to yes.
With about a month left to go before the season starts on November 8, fans and media alike are anxiously awaiting the drop of the first puck.
However, no one is more excited than the team’s coach, Chris Firriolo, who sees the Aces as a team that can not only win, but can also develop talented players in Brooklyn that go on to join the ranks in the ECHL, AHL and ultimately, the NHL.
Nevertheless, he does understand what his biggest goal for the season is.