Aeros walk away with 4-2 win
Published on October 28, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Houston Aeros News Release
The Aeros erupted for three power play goals in the second period, won for the fifth time in eight games and have earned at least a standings point in all but one game this season. They are now unbeaten in regulation in four-straight games and lead the AHL's Western Conference with 12 points.
Kris Foucault got the offense started for the Aeros at 3:26 of the second period to tie the game at 1-1. After San Antonio pulled ahead on Greg Rallo's goal at 6:41 of the middle stanza, Genoway knotted it at 2-2 at the 13:56 mark. Taffe's second goal of the season turned out to be the game-winner and came with 42 seconds left in the period. Wellman added an empty-net goal with 25 seconds left in regulation to seal the victory.
Matt Hackett made 30 stops in goal as the Aeros improved to 5-1-0-2.
The Aeros return to Toyota Center on Saturday at 7:35 p.m. for $1 hot dog night against the Oklahoma City Barons.
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