Houston Aeros Sign Rob Mignardi
December 14, 2012 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Houston Aeros News Release
Houston, TX - Houston Aeros General Manager Jim Mill announced on Friday the team has signed forward Rob Mignardi to a professional tryout agreement (PTO).
Mignardi attended training camp with Houston prior to heading to Orlando on Oct.11. In 25 games with the Solar Bears this season, he has five goals and five assists for 10 points. The 22-year old split time as a rookie between Manchester and Houston in 2011-12. In 23 games with the Monarchs, Mignardi scored two goals and set up another for three points. The Richmond Hill, ON native was scoreless in seven games with the Aeros. The undrafted forward played his junior hockey in the OHL with Kingston and Owen Sound, scoring 99 goals and totaling 237 points in 324 OHL games.
The Aeros will play a pair of games in Charlotte this Friday at 6:00 p.m.(CT) and Saturday at 11:00 a.m. (CT). Houston returns home on Sunday, Dec. 16 at 5:05 p.m. to host Oklahoma City at Toyota Center. On Dec. 16, Houston will hold its yearly Teddy Bear Toss for charity. Fans are encouraged to bring stuffed animals to throw on the ice once the Aeros score their first goal of the night. Every Sunday throughout the season is Family Day, where fans may purchase four tickets, parking and four Aeros prizes starting at $54.
Aeros season tickets start as low as $9 per seat and may be purchased online at Aeros.com by placing a $100 deposit. Once your order is processed, an Aeros ticket representative will contact you to choose your exact seat location, as well as discuss the payment options. Information on season tickets and mini-plans is also available on the team website at www.aeros.com. Groups of 15 or more receive a discount on all tickets, to book your group outing to an Aeros game please call 713-974-PUCK (7825).
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