Aeros' defenseman Erik Reitz selected to PlanetUSA AHL All-Star team
Published on January 10, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Houston Aeros News Release
HOUSTON, Texas - The American Hockey League (AHL) announced today that Houston Aeros' defenseman Erik Reitz has been assigned to the PlanetUSA AHL All-Star team for the 2008 All-Star Classic presented by Reebok. Reitz was voted in by fans as a starter, his first AHL All-Star Classic appearance, for the team comprised of players born outside of Canada. The game will be played on Monday, January 28 in Binghamton, New York with a skills competition on Sunday, January 27.
Other starters for the PlanetUSA team are: Tuukka Rask - Providence goaltender, Matt Lashoff - Providence defenseman, Joakim Lindstrom - Syracuse forward, Bobby Ryan - Portland forward and Brett Sterling - Chicago Forward.
A total of 24 players - 13 forwards, eight defensemen, and three goaltenders - make up the team. AHL fans determined the starting lineup via online balloting at theahl.com, while a committee of AHL coaches selected the remainder of the roster.
The Manitoba Moose stay in town for another match up on Saturday at 7:35 p.m. Saturday's game will be the fourth and final meeting between the two teams in the regular season. Don't miss out on any of the action and get your tickets today by calling 713.974.PUCK or sign on to Aeros.com.
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