 The WCHL then folded operations, which forced the Aces to merge into the ECHL and become the Alaska Aces.Despite Daniels drop in stats as a result of the change, the Aces won the Kelly Cup championship for the 05–06 season.Daniels led the Aces team in scoring with 81 points and volleyed between the top three scoring spots for the entire ECHL league in 06–07.