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In the 1996 – 1997 season, the Aces initially lost in the league playoffs to the Fresno Falcons, three games to one.

The WCHL commissioner determined that their 2 – 4 loss in game four would be changed to a 1 – 0 victory due to forfeit by the Fresno Falcons, when they failed to meet the minimum roster requirement due to injuries and suspensions.

The Aces won the deciding fifth game 5 – 3 and advanced to the Taylor Cup.