Alex and the Aces - March Recap

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After 17 games, it may be fair to say that Alex Letang has settled into his role as a 2nd pairing defenseman for the Las Vegas Aces. Through 17 games, Letang has 11 points, all of which are assists. Letang is also closing in on cracking the top 10 in league +/- with a rating of 16, good for best on his team. Letang credits the rating to his solid defensive play, and his penchant for blocking shots with 12 blocked shots on the year. Letang aims to continue to bolster his defensive IQ and skills over the next few weeks, and then move his focus towards building strength and working on his shot. That first goal has been elusive, but Letang is confident that it will come soon. 

 

After the first calendar month of the season, the Las Vegas Aces are flying high in the standings, with 26 points - good for 2nd in the league. Las Vegas boasts a balanced attack, with 8 players scoring at a point per game pace at minimum. The team is led by dynamic goal scorers SS Hornet and Joe Proto, along with stars Pengu and Jeff Blaze. The team has been especially dominant in the first period, where they have scored 46 out of their 96 goals on the season (47.92%). Their strong starts have contributed to their rank in the standings, as other teams simply struggle to keep up with the early offensive barrage. However, the Aces aim to avoid taking their foot off the gas by keeping up the energy and attention to technique. The upcoming month should be exciting for the Aces and Letang, with the rust getting shaken off and the chemistry on the team developing nicely. Everyone is aiming to dethrone Ottawa from their first place ranking, and everyone has full confidence that the team can meet that goal.