Aeros News Briefs
Published on October 17, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Houston Aeros News Release
THE SKINNY
The Aeros (2-1-0-1) earned three out of a possible six points last week with a win at Texas on Friday, a shootout loss at home against San Antonio on Saturday and a loss at Oklahoma City on Sunday. The Aeros enter the week one point out of first place in the West Division.
KUEMPER REASSIGNED TO ONTARIO (ECHL)
Goaltender Darcy Kuemper was reassigned to the Ontario (Calif.) Reign (ECHL) in order to gain playing time. The Aeros had been carrying three goaltenders (Dennis Endras and Matt Hackett are the other two). Kuemper won his debut on Saturday with 28 saves and also stopped 9 of 11 chances in the shootout as the Reign edged the Stockton Thunder 3-2.
BANNER CEREMONY A SUCCESS
On Saturday, Oct. 15, a crowd of 6,473 watched at Toyota Center as the Aeros unveiled their 2010-11 AHL Western Conference Championship banner prior to the game. The first 3,000 fans in attendance received replica banners.
DOLLAR HOT DOG NIGHT ON OCT. 29
Saturday, October 29 is the first-ever Aeros Dollar Hot Dog night at Toyota Center. Face off against the Oklahoma City Barons is scheduled for 7:35 p.m.
FAMILY FOUR PACKS/SUNDAY FAMILY FUNDAY
Aeros fans can get four tickets, four Aeros gifts and parking for any Sunday game with prices starting as low as $52. Tickets are available online at Aeros.com or by calling 713-974-7825.
TOYOTA CENTER ROAD CONSTRUCTION ADVISORY
Due to recent construction surrounding Toyota Center, we encourage all guests to allow extra time for parking or visiting the box office. If you have any questions or concerns please email Toyota Center Guest Services at guestservices@rocketball.com.
American Hockey League Stories from October 17, 2011
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- Wolves Weekly Notes - Chicago Wolves
- Sharks Dazzle Sold out Crowd at DCU Center - Worcester Sharks
- Delmas and Malka Assigned to ECHL's Wheeling Nailers - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Griffins Ready for the Road - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Checkers Weekly Report - Charlotte Checkers
- Columbus Blue Jackets Recall Forward Cody Bass from AHL's Springfield Falcons - Springfield Falcons
- Sound Tigers Practice in the Community - Bridgeport Islanders
- Rampage Weekly Update - San Antonio Rampage
- Bulldogs to Battle Griffins at Home, Americans on the Road this Week - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Aeros News Briefs - Houston Aeros
- Ellis & Ford Highlight Coming Weekend in Abbotsford - Abbotsford Heat
- Monarchs Weekly Report - Manchester Monarchs
- Ben Smith Returns to Rockford - Rockford IceHogs
- Time Warner Cable SportsNet to Televise 11 Amerks Games - Rochester Americans
- Admirals Off To Quick Start - Milwaukee Admirals
- Syracuse Crunch Right Wing Kyle Palmieri Named Reebok/AHL Player of the Week - Syracuse Crunch
- Syracuse's Kyle Palmieri Named Reebok/AHL Player of the Week - AHL
- Columbus Blue Jackets Assign Forward Matt Calvert to AHL's Springfield Falcons - Springfield Falcons
- Hurricanes Recall Brett Sutter from Charlotte - Charlotte Checkers
- Lacroix, Mitchell Join Bears from South Carolina - Hershey Bears
- Capitals Assign Dany Sabourin - Hershey Bears
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