Aeros vs. Admirals Game Notes

May 8, 2011 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Houston Aeros News Release


The Houston Aeros and Milwaukee Admirals clash in Game 6 of the AHL's West Division Finals. The Aeros took a 3-2 series lead with a 3-2 OT win at Toyota Center on Friday. Robbie Earl scored twice as the Aeros overcame a 2-0 deficit with under five minutes left in the game. Face off on Sunday at Milwaukee's Bradley Center is 5 p.m.

OVERVIEW

The Houston Aeros and Milwaukee Admirals clash in Game 6 of the AHL's West Division Finals. The Aeros took a 3-2 series lead with a 3-2 OT win at Toyota Center on Friday.

HOW THEY GOT HERE

Houston swept its opening round series versus the Peoria Rivermen by a 4-0 count while the Admirals edged the Texas Stars in six games.

AEROS TEAM NOTABLES

--- In Calder Cup Playoff action, the Aeros are 10-6 in games when they can eliminate an opponent.

--- Since joining the AHL, the Aeros are 1-5 in Game 6 situations and 1-9 all-time.

--- The Aeros are 10-6 all-time in series when they split the first two games.

--- Houston has outshot their opponents in eight of nine playoff games including the last five straight.

--- Game 5 was the 14th-longest overtime game in Aeros history.

--- Opponents have scored first six times, but the Aeros have won five of those games.

--- The Aeros are 4-0 in games decided by one goal.

--- Houston is 3-0 when leading after two periods, 2-2 when trailing after two and 2-0 when tied after two.

AEROS PLAYER NOTABLES

--- Robbie Earl's two-goal effort in Game 5 was the 30th time an Aeros player has scored twice in a postseason game. Earl notched three assists in Game 3, just one shy of a team playoff record. He has six assists in the last four games.

--- Patrick O'Sullivan had 12 shots in Game 5 and set a new team record in the process. He has at least a point in all but two games.

--- Colton Gillies scored twice in Game 3 and became the 29th Aeros player to record two goals in a playoff game. No Aero has ever scored a hat trick in postseason play.

--- Carson McMillan has two overtime game-winners this postseason and is the first Aero to ever record multiple OT game-winners the playoffs.

--- Brett Bulmer, Minnesota's second round draft pick in 2010, made his pro debut on April 28 at MIL in Game 1.

LAST GAME QUICK RECAP

Robbie Earl scored at 8:45 of the first overtime to lead the Houston Aeros to a 3-2 victory over the Milwaukee Admirals in Game 5 of the American Hockey League's West Division Finals on Friday night at Toyota Center. Casey Wellman added a pair of assists for the Aeros, who won their 11th straight overtime playoff game dating back to 2003. The Aeros took a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series, which shifts back to Milwaukee for Game 6 on Sunday at 5 p.m. Houston rallied for a pair of goals in the final 4:22 of regulation to force extra time.



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