Alaska Aces Captain and Girlfriend Welcome the Birth of Twins…

**Alaska Aces Captain and Girlfriend Celebrate the Arrival of Twin Babies**

**Anchorage, AK** — There’s joyous news coming from the Alaska Aces hockey team! Team captain Jake Anderson and his longtime girlfriend, Emily Collins, are celebrating the birth of their twin daughters. The couple welcomed their little bundles of joy on August 24, 2024, at Anchorage Memorial Hospital.

Anderson, who has been a cornerstone of the Aces’ defense for the past five seasons, took to social media to share the news, posting an adorable photo of the twins wrapped in cozy blankets. “Our hearts are overflowing with love,” Anderson wrote. “Emily and I are so grateful to welcome our beautiful daughters into the world. They’re already a source of immense joy.”

Emily Collins, a local educator, expressed her excitement and gratitude as well, noting that the twins are healthy and thriving. “We are over the moon with happiness and can’t wait for our family and friends to meet them,” she said in a statement.

The Alaska Aces organization has extended their heartfelt congratulations to Anderson and Collins. “We’re thrilled for Jake and Emily,” said Aces General Manager Lisa Roberts. “Jake is not only a great leader on the ice but now he’s embarking on a wonderful new chapter as a father. We look forward to seeing him back on the ice, but for now, we celebrate this special moment with him.”

The couple plans to enjoy some precious family time before Anderson returns to training for the upcoming hockey season. Fans and teammates have already begun sending their warm wishes and congratulations to the new parents.