Aeros host Game Four tonight
April 20, 2009 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Houston Aeros News Release
HOUSTON, Texas - After losing Game One 6-4, the Houston Aeros have reeled off two wins and taken a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven West Division Semifinals series against the Peoria Rivermen. Houston hosts Game Four of the series tonight at 7:05 p.m. in Toyota Center with Game Five coming this Wednesday, also at 7:05 p.m. Tickets are still available by calling the Aeros front office at (713) 974-PUCK or by visiting the Toyota Center Box Office before puck drop.
After allowing six goals in the first game, Houston has allowed just one goal in the last two contests. Aeros' goaltender Anton Khudobin recorded the team's sixth shutout in Calder Cup Playoff history in game two and followed that by stopping 23 of 24 shots at Toyota Center Saturday night. Corey Locke netted two goals in Game Three, tying a club record for goals in a playoff game.
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 Four 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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