Aeros players all over Houston area this weekend

Published on December 10, 2004 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Houston Aeros News Release


HOUSTON, Texas – The Houston Aeros are in the midst of a 13-day break with no games, but that isn't stopping them from playing a big role in the Houston area this weekend. The following appearances are scheduled:

Friday 8-10 p.m. – Sonic Boom at Sports Resort (11110 ½ W. Airport in Stafford)

Saturday 3-4 p.m. – Brent Burns at The Hockey Stop (6450 Louetta)

Saturday 7-8 p.m. – Patrick Traverse and Todd Reirden at Moody Gardens Festival of Lights in Galveston. Aeros Fan Club members get $1 off the regular $4.95 admission. The players will sign autographs at the outdoor skating rink.

Saturday 6-7 p.m. – Zbynek Michalek and Rickard Wallin at Houston Zoo Winter Wild Festival of Lights. Aeros fans will receive one free child admission (age 12 & under) to the Houston Zoo with a Houston Aeros Ticket stub. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Saturday 8-10 p.m. - Sonic Boom at Uncle Albert's (6172 Barker Cypress)

Sunday 12:30-2 p.m. – Mikko Koivu and Erik Reitz at Chilly's Puck Pals Party at Willowbrook Aerodrome. Party open to members only, but memberships available by calling Adrian Cavazos at 713.361.7940.

Sunday 7-8 p.m. – Mark Cullen and Christoph Brandner at Moody Gardens Festival of Lights in Galveston. Aeros Fan Club members get $1 off the regular $4.95 admission. The players will sign autographs at the outdoor skating rink.

Monday 12 p.m. – Houston Aeros Charities and Gillman Chrysler Jeep will present the 10th Annual Houston Aeros Golf Tournament at Greatwood Golf Course in Sugar Land. The tournament, rained out last Monday, benefits Round Up for Autism and Houston Aeros Charities.

All player appearances are subject to change. Please log on to www.aeros.com for updated information.

The Aeros play at home next Thursday, Dec. 16 (a 7:05 p.m. Aeros "Happy Hour" event) and Saturday, Dec. 18 (7:35 p.m.) against the Norfolk Admirals. Thursday, the men of the 15th annual Houston Fire Fighters Calendar will drop the puck and will also be available to take pictures with fans (cameras not provided). They will also participate in an intermission tug-of-war. For both games, the Aeros are offering a corner ticket plus Fire Fighters Calendar for $25. Order online at www.aeros.com/themenights. Username is Fire, password is Calendar.

For Thursday's Aeros Happy Hour, get a corner ticket plus free parking for just $15, and enjoy pre- and post-game drink specials ($1 well drinks and drafts) at The Bus II across from Toyota Center. Order online at www.aeros.com/themenights. Or, get a center ice seat, free parking, $10 in Toyota Bucks and pre- and post-game drink specials at The Bus II for $30. Username is Happy, password is Hour.

The Saturday game is the Aeros annual Teddy Bear Toss and Toy Drive. Please bring in stuffed animals to throw on the ice after the Aeros' first goal. In addition, new unwrapped toys will be collected at all Toyota Center entrances. All items will benefit the Children's Assessment Center. The first 3,000 fans will also receive a Santa Bobblehead. Buy tickets here.

There's no better Christmas gift for the Aeros fan in your life than an Aeros Holiday Stuffer, which includes a free ticket voucher and gift certificate to Amazon Grill. The Aeros are also offering free shipping/logo puck with merchandise orders over $89.



American Hockey League Stories from December 10, 2004


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