Aeros, AHL Release 2011-12 Schedule
Published on August 18, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Houston Aeros News Release
HOUSTON (AUGUST 18, 2011) --- The Houston Aeros, the 2011 American Hockey League (AHL) Western Conference Champions and primary affiliate of the National Hockey League's (NHL) Minnesota Wild, today announced the team's schedule for the 2011-12 season in conjunction with the AHL.
Opening Day is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 9, when the Chicago Wolves visit the Aeros for a 5:05 p.m. game at Toyota Center.
The Aeros will play 76 games this season (38 home, 38 road), all against Western Conference foes. The home schedule features 16 Friday and Saturdays in addition to 15 Sunday games for a total of 31 weekend contests at Toyota Center.
Friday and Saturday games are scheduled to begin at 7:35 p.m. Most weekday (Monday-Thursday) games will begin at 7:05 p.m., while most Sunday games have a 5:05 p.m. puck drop.
The first West Division matchup of the season is set for Friday, Oct. 14 at Cedar Park against the Texas Stars. The Aeros then host the San Antonio Rampage on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 7:35 p.m. before traveling to Oklahoma City for a 3 p.m. game against the Barons on Sunday, Oct. 16.
"Our schedule for the upcoming season provides our fans with a weekend-heavy slate at Toyota Center," Aeros President David Burke said. "Our rivalries with the Texas Stars and San Antonio will get even more intense with fan friendly home dates and plenty of opportunities to follow the team on the road."
Aeros season tickets can now be selected and 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 option that best suits your needs. Single game tickets go on sale in September.
Aeros 2011-12 Home Schedule Highlights
- The 8th Annual Aeros Military Appreciation Night on Friday, Nov. 18, versus Texas.
- A post-Thanksgiving game against the Texas Stars on Friday, Nov. 25.
- The annual Kid's Day Game, presented by Lepow Dental, on Thursday, Dec. 8 at 11:05 a.m.
- A post-Christmas game against San Antonio on Monday, Dec. 26 at 7:35 p.m.
- A New Year's Day matchup against Oklahoma City at 5:05 p.m.
- A Super Sunday Showdown on Feb. 5 at 12:05 p.m. versus the Milwaukee Admirals.
Aeros 2011-12 Schedule Notes
- 76 games; 40 versus West Division rivals.
- Nine 3-in-3 sets.
- 13 of final 18 games at home.
- Longest Home Stand - six games (March 10 - 18).
- Longest Road Trip - 11 games (Feb. 8 - March 7).
Houston Aeros 2011-12 Schedule (all times local)
Day Date Time Visitor @ Home Team
Sun 10/9/2011 5:05 PM Chicago @ Houston
Fri 10/14/2011 7:30 PM Houston @ Texas
Sat 10/15/2011 7:35 PM San Antonio @ Houston
Sun 10/16/2011 4:00 PM Houston @ OKC
Fri 10/21/2011 7:00 PM Houston @ Charlotte
Sat 10/22/2011 7:00 PM Houston @ Charlotte
Sun 10/23/2011 5:05 PM Grand Rapids @ Houston
Fri 10/28/2011 7:00 PM Houston @ San Antonio
Sat 10/29/2011 7:35 PM OKC @ Houston
Sun 10/30/2011 5:05 PM Charlotte @ Houston
Thu 11/3/2011 7:00 PM Houston @ Lake Erie
Fri 11/4/2011 7:30 PM Houston @ Hamilton
Sun 11/6/2011 5:05 PM Toronto @ Houston
Thu 11/10/2011 7:05 PM Abbotsford @ Houston
Sun 11/13/2011 5:05 PM Charlotte @ Houston
Fri 11/18/2011 7:35 PM Texas @ Houston
Sat 11/19/2011 7:00 PM Houston @ Texas
Sun 11/20/2011 5:05 PM Abbotsford @ Houston
Fri 11/25/2011 7:35 PM Texas @ Houston
Sat 11/26/2011 7:00 PM Houston @ Texas
Wed 11/30/2011 7:00 PM Houston @ Lake Erie
Fri 12/2/2011 7:35 PM Houston @ Rochester
Sat 12/3/2011 3:00 PM Houston @ Toronto
Tue 12/6/2011 7:00 PM Houston @ San Antonio
Thu 12/8/2011 11:05 AM OKC @ Houston
Fri 12/9/2011 7:35 PM San Antonio @ Houston
Sun 12/11/2011 5:05 PM Peoria @ Houston
Fri 12/16/2011 7:35 PM Texas @ Houston
Sat 12/17/2011 7:00 PM Houston @ OKC
Sun 12/18/2011 5:05 PM Rochester @ Houston
Wed 12/21/2011 7:05 PM Texas @ Houston
Mon 12/26/2011 7:05 PM San Antonio @ Houston
Fri 12/30/2011 7:00 PM Houston @ San Antonio
Sun 1/1/2012 5:05 PM OKC @ Houston
Fri 1/6/2012 7:35 PM Rockford @ Houston
Sun 1/8/2012 3:30 PM Houston @ San Antonio
Wed 1/11/2012 7:00 PM Houston @ Grand Rapids
Sat 1/14/2012 7:00 PM Houston @ Peoria
Sun 1/15/2012 5:00 PM Houston @ Peoria
Fri 1/20/2012 7:35 PM San Antonio @ Houston
Sat 1/21/2012 7:00 PM Houston @ Texas
Sun 1/22/2012 5:05 PM San Antonio @ Houston
Fri 1/27/2012 7:00 PM Houston @ OKC
Sat 1/28/2012 7:00 PM Houston @ San Antonio
Thu 2/2/2012 7:05 PM Texas @ Houston
Sat 2/4/2012 7:35 PM Lake Erie @ Houston
Sun 2/5/2012 12:05 PM Milwaukee @ Houston
Tue 2/7/2012 11:00 AM Houston @ Chicago
Fri 2/10/2012 7:00 PM Houston @ Grand Rapids
Sat 2/11/2012 7:00 PM Houston @ Grand Rapids
Tue 2/14/2012 7:00 PM Houston @ Milwaukee
Fri 2/17/2012 7:00 PM Houston @ Abbotsford
Sat 2/18/2012 7:00 PM Houston @ Abbotsford
Fri 2/24/2012 7:30 PM Houston @ Texas
Sat 2/25/2012 7:00 PM Houston @ Texas
Sat 3/3/2012 7:00 PM Houston @ San Antonio
Tue 3/6/2012 11:00 AM Houston @ Abbotsford
Wed 3/7/2012 7:00 PM Houston @ Abbotsford
Sat 3/10/2012 7:35 PM Grand Rapids @ Houston
Sun 3/11/2012 5:05 PM Grand Rapids @ Houston
Tue 3/13/2012 7:05 PM Abbotsford @ Houston
Fri 3/16/2012 7:35 PM Rockford @ Houston
Sat 3/17/2012 7:35 PM Abbotsford @ Houston
Sun 3/18/2012 5:05 PM OKC @ Houston
Fri 3/23/2012 7:05 PM Houston @ Rockford
Sat 3/24/2012 7:05 PM Houston @ Rockford
Sun 3/25/2012 3:00 PM Houston @ Chicago
Wed 3/28/2012 7:00 PM Houston @ Milwaukee
Thu 3/29/2012 7:05 PM Lake Erie @ Houston
Sat 3/31/2012 7:35 PM Hamilton @ Houston
Fri 4/6/2012 7:35 PM Chicago @ Houston
Sat 4/7/2012 7:35 PM Peoria @ Houston
Sun 4/8/2012 5:05 PM Milwaukee @ Houston
Fri 4/13/2012 7:00 PM Houston @ OKC
Sat 4/14/2012 7:35 PM San Antonio @ Houston
Sun 4/15/2012 5:05 PM Texas @ Houston
Overall Schedule by Day
Sunday (19), Monday (1), Tuesday (4), Wednesday (6), Thursday (5), Friday (20), Saturday (21)
Home Schedule by Day
Sunday (15), Monday (1), Tuesday (1), Wednesday (1), Thursday (4), Friday (8), Saturday (8)
Friday Home Games
Fri 11/18/2011 7:35 PM Texas @ Houston
Fri 11/25/2011 7:35 PM Texas @ Houston
Fri 12/9/2011 7:35 PM San Antonio @ Houston
Fri 12/16/2011 7:35 PM Texas @ Houston
Fri 1/6/2012 7:35 PM Rockford @ Houston
Fri 1/20/2012 7:35 PM San Antonio @ Houston
Fri 3/16/2012 7:35 PM Rockford @ Houston
Fri 4/6/2012 7:35 PM Chicago @ Houston
Saturday Home Games
Sat 10/15/2011 7:35 PM San Antonio @ Houston
Sat 10/29/2011 7:35 PM OKC @ Houston
Sat 2/4/2012 7:35 PM Lake Erie @ Houston
Sat 3/10/2012 7:35 PM Grand Rapids @ Houston
Sat 3/17/2012 7:35 PM Abbotsford @ Houston
Sat 3/31/2012 7:35 PM Hamilton @ Houston
Sat 4/7/2012 7:35 PM Peoria @ Houston
Sat 4/14/2012 7:35 PM San Antonio @ Houston
Sunday Home Games
Sun 10/9/2011 5:05 PM Chicago @ Houston
Sun 10/23/2011 5:05 PM Grand Rapids @ Houston
Sun 10/30/2011 5:05 PM Charlotte @ Houston
Sun 11/6/2011 5:05 PM Toronto @ Houston
Sun 11/13/2011 5:05 PM Charlotte @ Houston
Sun 11/20/2011 5:05 PM Abbotsford @ Houston
Sun 12/11/2011 5:05 PM Peoria @ Houston
Sun 12/18/2011 5:05 PM Rochester @ Houston
Sun 1/1/2012 5:05 PM OKC @ Houston
Sun 1/22/2012 5:05 PM San Antonio @ Houston
Sun 2/5/2012 12:05 PM Milwaukee @ Houston
Sun 3/11/2012 5:05 PM Grand Rapids @ Houston
Sun 3/18/2012 5:05 PM OKC @ Houston
Sun 4/8/2012 5:05 PM Milwaukee @ Houston
Sun 4/15/2012 5:05 PM Texas @ Houston
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