A Northbrook, IL native, Pace began his professional playing career in the UHL for the Rockford Icehogs and spent the next several years playing in the CHL, IHL and SPHL. Having amassed 960 penalty minutes and 101 points in 347 games. Highlights of his career include winnning the RBC Championship in 2005 with the Weyburn Red Wings and back-to-back trips to the FHL finals in his 2013-14 (W) and 2014-15 (L) seasons.
Joe Pace resides in Biloxi with his wife Allie and their three children.