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Aeros Jason Zucker Named to AHL All-Star Team

January 17, 2013 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Houston Aeros News Release


Houston, TX - The Houston Aeros, in conjunction with the American Hockey League, announced on Thursday that forward Jason Zucker has been named to the 2013 Western Conference All-Star team. The 2013 Dunkin' Donuts AHL All Star Classic runs from Jan. 27 - Jan. 28 in Providence, RI.

Zucker has a team-high 16 goals with 17 assists for a team-leading 33 points in 34 games played. Zucker also leads the team with nine power-play goals, five game-winning goals and 129 shots. The rookie winger is tied for the AHL lead in power-play goals and tied for second in game-winning goals. He also leads all AHL rookies in power-play goals and game-winning goals, while placing third overall in goals. Zucker sits second among all AHL rookies in points and he is second with 19 power-play points.

The Newport Beach, CA native was selected by the Minnesota Wild in the second round (#59 overall) of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year old is one of the most decorated skaters in Team USA history, winning a gold medal at the 2010 World Juniors and a bronze medal at the 2011 World Juniors.

The 2013 Pepsi AHL All-Star Skills Competition is set for Sunday, Jan. 27 (7 p.m. ET) and the 2013 AHL All-Star Game to follow on Monday, Jan. 28 (7 p.m. ET), will air in high-definition and reach more than 100 million households on a comprehensive network of television partners in the United States - anchored by NESN - and on Sportsnet in Canada. Live broadcasts of the event will be streamed worldwide via AHL Live (ahllive.com).

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).

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