Anchorage Junior Aces Hockey Association

Name	Current Team	Last Year with Jr Aces	Biography
Moises Gutierrez	Johnstown Chiefs (ECHL) 2009 - 2010	2002	Moises Gutierrez – Jr. Aces first NHL draft pick (Pittsburg Penguins) 9th round has begun to climb the pro ranks after a break through year at the Major Junior level. After playing one game in the 2009/2010 season for the Alaska Aces Moises left to play for the Johnstown Chiefs in the ECHL
Brent Cornelius	Iowa State University 2009-2010	2003	After playing 2 years in the USHL (Cedar Rapids Rough Riders Recipient of the Clark Cup and Anderson Cup and Tri-City Storm), Brent is now in his 4th year at Iowa State as their Captain for 3 years. He plays defense. Brent led Team USA in Harbin China World University Games with the first goal 5m34sec into the first game for team USA. He was named to MI All American Team American Collegiate Hockey Best Defense 2007-2008, 2008-2009, & 2009-2010.
Mike Mayra	Retired	2003	Mike Mayra – Mike completed 4 years of hockey while attending the Air Force Academy and is currently fulfilling his military commitment.
Taylor Sutherlin	Retired		Taylor was the 2nd Jr Aces player to play in the WHL. After the 2005-2006 season with the Spokane Chiefs, Taylor retired from hockey in order to focus on an acting career
Bryce Christianson	UAA Seawolves 2009-2010	2003	Bryce played on the 2000 Jr. Aces Peewee Team State Champions and played in the 2000 USA Hockey National Champions. Bryce completed his college career with University of Alaska Anchorage playing goalie for the UAA Seawolves.
Jesse Bryant	Retired		Jesse was a key member of the U-17 Jr. Aces team that went to Nationals, and was one of the youngest players in the SEHL’s Elite Division. Jesse last played for Southern Minnesota Express (NAHL) in 2006-2007
Aaron Rhyner	Retired		Aaron was the top scorer while competing for the East High T-Birds and playing with the Jr. Aces U-17 State Champs. Aaron played for the Youngstown Phantoms in 2004-2005 where he holds a number of records, including most goals in a game (4) and most hat tricks in a season (3)
Brad Gorham	UAA Seawolves 2010-2011	2002	Ohio State came calling for this Jr. Ace as he received a hockey scholarship to attend the famous football school. Brad coupled a journeyman junior career which saw him change positions from forward to defense at the age of 19 years old. After one year at Ohio State, Brad returned to Alaska and attends University of Alaska Anchorage and plays for the UAA Seawolves.
Whitney Miller	Ohio State Buckeyes 2007-2008(CCAA)		Whitney played for the Ohio State Lady Buckeyes for three years before retiring to concentrate on her studies. Whitney was a member of 5 different age group Jr. Aces teams and played up through Midget B’s, a testament of her toughness and athletic ability.
Geric Brodt	Wentworth Leopards (ECAC) 2009-2010	2000	Geric played with Moises Gutierrez and Bryce Christianson on the 2000 Jr. Aces Peewee State Championship team. Geric played for the Dauphin Kings of the Manitoba Junior League in the 2006-2007 season before attending Wentworth Institute of Technology where he was named to the all-Rookie team of the ECAC Northeast Division
Nathan Corey	Amherst College 2009-2010		After playing for the Alaska Avalanche in 2007-2008, Nathan earned the opportunity to attend Amherst College with a 4.0 grade average and currently plays goalie for the Amherst team.

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