Minnesota Wild reassigns Kolanos to Houston Aeros
Published on October 21, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Houston Aeros News Release
SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Wild President and General Manager Doug Risebrough today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has reassigned center Krys Kolanos to the Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League (AHL). Kolanos was recalled under emergency conditions on Friday and did not play in Saturday's game at Tampa Bay.
Kolanos, 27 (7/27/81), recorded three goals in two games with Houston this season including the game-winner in a 2-1 overtime win against the Chicago Wolves in the Aeros home opener on Oct. 11. The 6-foot-2, 194-pound native of Calgary, Alberta has notched 35 points (17-18=35) in 115 career NHL matches with Phoenix and Edmonton. Kolanos last appeared in an NHL game on Dec. 15, 2005 against Montreal. He was originally selected by the Coyotes in the first round (19th overall) of the 2000 NHL Entry Draft.
Houston hits the road to visit Manitoba on Friday and Saturday with both games starting at 7:30 p.m. The Aeros travel to Toronto for a 3 p.m. contest on Sunday to round out the three-game trip. All games can be viewed online at AHLLIVE.com or heard on 1070-AM KNTH. Houston returns home for games next week Tuesday and Friday, Guarenteed Fright Night! Call 866-GO-AEROS to get your tickets today!
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