Wild Assign Palmieri, Veilleux and Dowell to Aeros
January 18, 2013 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Houston Aeros News Release
St. Paul, MN - Minnesota Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher announced on Friday the National Hockey League (NHL) club has assigned forwards Nick Palmieri, Jake Dowell and Stephane Veilluex to the Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League (AHL).
Palmieri has played in 36 games for Houston this season, scoring nine goals and setting up 10 others for 19 points. The fourth-year pro has played in 87 NHL games from 2009-2012 for Minnesota and New Jersey. The 23-year old has 13 goals and 25 points over his NHL career. The Utica, NY native has also suited up in 178 AHL games for Houston, Lowell and Albany, scoring 45 goals and totaling 84 AHL points. Palmieri was drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the third round (#79 overall) of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.
Dowell joins the Aeros after attending training camp with the Wild. The Eau Claire, WI native spent the 2011-12 season with Dallas, scoring two goals and totaling seven points in 52 games with the Stars. The sixth-year pro has played in 154 NHL games with Dallas and Chicago, scoring 11 goals and amassing 33 points. The 6-foot, 205-pounder has suited up in 211 AHL games for Rockford and Norfolk, scoring 22 goals and totaling 65 points. Dowell was drafted in the fifth round (#140 overall) of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.
Veilleux returns to the Aeros where he began his 12-year career in 2001-02. The Saint-Georg, PQ native played in 229 games for Houston from 2001-05, scoring 49 goals and picking up 75 assists for 124 points. He was also a member of the Aeros 2003 Calder Cup Championship squad, scoring seven goals and totaling 18 points in 23 playoff games. The 6-foot-1, 190-pounder has played in 460 NHL games with Minnesota, Tampa Bay and New Jersey. He has 46 career NHL goals and 55 assists for 101 points. The left wing was selected by the Minnesota Wild in the third round (#93 overall) of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft.
Houston embarks on a five-game road trip, starting Saturday at 7 p.m. in Chicago against the Wolves. The team returns to Toyota Center after the All-Star break, hosting Texas on Friday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m.
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).
• Discuss this story on the American Hockey League message board...
American Hockey League Stories from January 18, 2013
- Pirri's Pair Sinks Rivermen - Peoria Rivermen
- Texas Stars Exact Sweet Revenge on Chicago 6-4 - Texas Stars
- Hogs Roll over Rivs, 3-1 - Rockford IceHogs
- Wolves Start Slow, Fall 6-4 to Texas - Chicago Wolves
- Rampage Battle Back to Beat OKC, 4-2 - San Antonio Rampage
- Rivalry Renewed! Devils Hold Off ADK Comeback - Adirondack Phantoms
- B-Sens Best Marlies, 4-2 - Binghamton Senators
- Monarchs Weals Keep on Turning - Manchester Monarchs
- Binghamton Downs Toronto 4-2 - Toronto Marlies
- Falcons Pull Away From Whale - Springfield Falcons
- IceCaps Fall to Admirals in Shootout - St. John's IceCaps
- Newly-Named All-Stars and Veteran Thomas Lead Monsters to Road Win - Cleveland Monsters
- Varone, Leggio Power Amerks to 4-1 Win over Crunch - Rochester Americans
- Matsumoto Scores 10th in 3-1 Loss - Worcester Sharks
- Pirates Prevail over P-Bruins in Shootout - Providence Bruins
- Springfield wins over Whale - Connecticut Whale
- Power Plays Decide Monsters Win over Bears - Hershey Bears
- Second Period Sparks Devils Past Phantoms - Albany Devils
- Kings Officially Set Player Roster for 2012-13 NHL Season - Manchester Monarchs
- Crunch Fall to Rochester 4-1 - Syracuse Crunch
- Stars Reassign Tyler Beskorowany to Idaho - Texas Stars
- Amerks Donate Equipment to Youth for Christ Rochester Hockey Program - Rochester Americans
- Mignardi and Caron Assigned to Orlando - Houston Aeros
- Flames Assign Four to Abbotsford - Abbotsford Heat
- Weekend Preview vs Milwaukee Admirals - Abbotsford Heat
- Lightning Reassign Three Players To Syracuse - Syracuse Crunch
- Wild Assign Palmieri, Veilleux and Dowell to Aeros - Houston Aeros
- Tomorrow's Bulldogs Game Sold Out - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Jets Re-Assign Three Players to IceCaps - St. John's IceCaps
- Lashoff Returns to Grand Rapids - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Blackhawks Reassign Gilbert to Bloomington - Rockford IceHogs
- Sabres Assign Three to Rochester - Rochester Americans
- Amerks Game on Monday to be Broadcast on WBER - Rochester Americans
- Win Blackhawks Tickets at Tonight's Game - Rockford IceHogs
- O'Neill Released from PTO - Providence Bruins
- Anaheim Assigns Forward Dan Sexton to Norfolk - Norfolk Admirals
- Courtnall Returns to South Carolina - Providence Bruins
- Eight Players Rejoin Wolves - Chicago Wolves
- Dallas Sends Bachman & Oleksiak to Texas - Texas Stars
- Montreal Canadiens Return 7 from Training Camp - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Falcons Game Preview: Springfield Vs. Connecticut, Game #37 - Springfield Falcons
- Individual Tickets for 2013 Dunkin' Donuts AHL All-Star Classic On Sale Now - Providence Bruins
- Boucher, Lilja Loaned To Phantoms - Adirondack Phantoms
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.
