ANCHORAGE, Alaska - The Alaska Aces have signed rookie forwards Chris Langkow (pictured) and T.J. Battani to one-year ECHL contracts for the 2010-11 season.

The 6-1, 190-pound Langkow, who will turn 21 next month, registered 59 points (21g-38a) in 69 games for the Everett Silvertips of the Western Hockey League in his final season of major juniors.  He ranked second on the team in assists, third with a +28 rating, and fifth in points while racking up 17 multiple-point games.  His career WHL totals included 154 points (53g-101a) in 263 games.  Langkow's cousin, Daymond, has scored 259 career regular season goals in more than 1,000 NHL games since being drafted with the fifth overall pick in 1995.  His other cousin, Scott, a goaltender, has appeared in 20 NHL games and remains active in the Deutsch Elite League.

Battani (buh-TAHN-ee), who will still be 20 when training camp starts, also completed his major junior career last season, helping lead Mississauga to the Ontario Hockey League's Eastern Conference Finals with three goals and four assists in 13 playoff games.  The 6-1, 202-pound Michigan native helped Kitchener win the 2008 OHL championship and advance to the Memorial Cup Final before losing on home ice to Spokane (WHL).  In 232 career OHL regular season games with five different clubs, Battani scored 95 points (42g-53a).

Alaska returns to the ice for game competition October 5 (just four days after training camp opens) in the first of two pre-season games against the Stockton Thunder.  The 2010-11 regular season also opens at Sullivan Arena, as the Aces play host to the Utah Grizzlies October 15 at 7:15 p.m.  Stay connected with the Aces on Facebook for the latest ticket and merchandise information.  Fans also can learn more about the Alaska Aces Cancer Awareness Games by viewing that particular page on Facebook and may add their personal cancer game photos, videos and stories with other Aces fans.

NewsTalk 750 KFQD, the flagship station of the Alaska Aces for more than a decade, has launched a FREE streaming audio App for iPhone! Just head to the iTunes App store and search "KFQD." The free download takes just a few seconds and you'll get LIVE Streaming audio from KFQD 24/7, including all Aces games (home and away) anywhere you get wi-fi or 3G coverage.  The application is compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch, and the new Apple iPad.

2010-11 Alaska Aces season tickets remain on sale at the team headquarters, located at 15th & Gambell, between 9am-5pm.