Aeros host Peoria at Toyota Center in pivotal game five tonight
Published on April 22, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Houston Aeros News Release
HOUSTON, Texas - The Houston Aeros host the Peoria Rivermen tonight in a pivotal Game Five of the West Division Semifinals at 7:05 p.m. Peoria evened the series at two games apiece on Monday night with a 4-3 win over the Aeros. This is the final home game of the series for Houston as the teams will head to Peoria for Game Six on Saturday night. Tickets are available by calling (713) 974-PUCK or visiting AEROS.com.
The first goal has been the difference in the series to this point. The team that has scored the first goal has gone on to win every game so far in the series. The Aeros hope to have the services of the team's regular season leading goal scorer Krys Kolanos who missed Game Four because of illness.
Visit AEROS.com for regularly updated playoff multimedia content with interviews and game previews from coaches and players. Radio Man Joe O'Donnell also has a blog running to provide some additional behind-the-scenes information. If you can't make it to Toyota Center tonight tune in to 1070-AM KNTH to listen to the play-by-play action or watch Game Five live on AHL LIVE. Aeros warmup/game worn jerseys are up for auction on AEROS.com/gear but act quickly, the auction ends Thursday!
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