Aeros' Brust Named Rbk X-Pulse/AHL Goaltender Of The Month
Published on April 15, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Houston Aeros News Release
HOUSTON, Texas - The American Hockey League announced today that Barry Brust of the Houston Aeros has been named the Rbk X-Pulse/AHL Goaltender of the Month for April. Brust stopped 110 of 116 shots in five appearances, posting a 1.22 goals-against average and .948 save percentage to help Houston secure a berth in the 2008 Calder Cup Playoffs. This is the first time a Houston net-minder has received this monthly award since it began during the 2004-05 season.
Brust began the month with a 25-save shutout on Apr. 2, backstopping the Aeros to a 2-0 win over Lake Erie, then made 29 saves in a 4-1 win over Grand Rapids on Apr. 4. Brust stopped 22 shots in a 2-1 loss to Milwaukee and 19 shots in a 1-0 setback at Quad City before finishing the regular season with 15 saves in a 3-2 victory over Milwaukee on April 12.
Originally a third-round draft choice by the Minnesota Wild in 2002, the 24-year-old native of Swan River, Man., was 24-16-3 in 43 appearances for Houston in 2007-08, ranking sixth in the AHL with a 2.27 goals-against average and seventh with a .919 save percentage along with four shutouts.
Brust and teammate Nolan Schaefer shared the AHL's Harry "Hap" Holmes Award as the Aeros allowed the fewest goals in the league during the regular season. Brust was also named Player of the Week for the period ending March 9.
You can watch Brust throughout the Aeros run in the playoffs as the team has Playoff Group and Special packages available. By purchasing the group packages, you can save up to 25% off face value for each game. Playoff special packages allow you to purchase your seats for multiple rounds of the playoffs to save you money. This will also allow you to keep the same seat throughout each round as the Aeros Skate to the Finish in the 2008 Calder Cup Playoffs.
Order your group and special packages early to get your choice of seats! For more information and ordering your special packages and groups please call 713.974.PUCK.
American Hockey League Stories from April 15, 2008
- Admirals and Wolves Face-Off for Second Straight Year - Milwaukee Admirals
- Tardif Signs Two-Year Deal With Detroit - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Monarchs Sign Two Draft Picks - Manchester Monarchs
- Beckford-Tseu, Reaves, Neilson Head To Alaska - Peoria Rivermen
- Amerks Equipment Sale Set For Saturday, April 19th - Rochester Americans
- Aeros' Brust Named Rbk X-Pulse/AHL Goaltender Of The Month - Houston Aeros
- Brassard Named Rbk Edge/AHL Rookie Of The Month - Syracuse Crunch
- Corey Locke Named CCM/AHL Player Of The Month - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Marlies Release Grennier From ATO - Toronto Marlies
- Crunch's Brassard Named Rbk Edge/AHL Rookie Of The Month - AHL
- Aeros' Brust Named Rbk X-Pulse/AHL Goaltender Of The Month - AHL
- Bulldogs' Locke Named CCM/AHL Player Of The Month - AHL
- Columbus Assigns Right Wing Stefan Legein - Syracuse Crunch
- Moose sign Zack Smith to ATO - Manitoba Moose
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
