Aces Go 4 - 2 in Their Opening Weekend

by Dan Dean

Weekend Recap – October 11–12, 2025

The Champion Asheville Aces put together a busy and highly competitive weekend slate, playing six games across two days. After a slow start, the Aces found their stride and closed the weekend with a dominant run of victories.

Saturday, October 11th

The Aces opened the weekend with a tough 4–5 loss against the Mavin Puff Puff Passers, followed by another close 3–5 setback to the Chattanooga Edge Snipers. Despite the early struggles, the team responded in a big way.

In their third game of the day, the Aces stormed past the Hendersonville Broadway Blades with an 8–2 win. They carried that momentum into their night matchup, earning a decisive 8–2 victory in a rematch with the Mavin Puff Puff Passers to end the day 2–2.

Sunday, October 12th

The Aces carried their hot streak into Sunday morning, edging out the Chattanooga Edge Snipers4–3 in a tightly contested battle. They capped off the weekend in dominant fashion, dismantling the Hendersonville Broadway Blades14–2 to finish the weekend with a 4–2 overall record.

Player Highlights

The Aces’ offense was firing on all cylinders, led by a handful of standout performances:

  • Nick Short: 16 goals, 4 assists (20 points)

  • Dustin Disbro: 12 goals, 6 assists (18 points)

  • Dan Dean: 8 goals, 7 assists (15 points)

  • Peter Schaefer: 4 goals, 7 assists (11 points)

  • Tyler Gilbert: 1 goal, 5 assists (6 points)

  • Jason Whitman: 0 goals, 3 assists (3 points)

Goaltending Breakdown

Strong play between the pipes helped fuel the Aces’ turnaround:

  • Brandon Shirley: 2–1 record, 66 saves, 10 goals against, 3.33 GAA, .848 SV%

  • Josh Littlejohn: 2–1 record, 51 saves, 9 goals against, 3.00 GAA, .824 SV%

The Champion Asheville Aces showcased resilience and offensive firepower throughout the weekend, rebounding from early losses to close with four straight wins. With momentum on their side, the Aces look poised for continued success in the games ahead.

The teams next set of games are Nov 1st and 2nd as they faceoff against the Sunshine division. The Aces look to continue staying at the top of the division.