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Published on October 22, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Houston Aeros News Release


SAT, at SAN, 7:00 p.m.

After a dramatic 6-5 shootout victory in San Antonio Friday night the Houston Aeros will return to AT&T Center to take on the Rampage again in the second of three straight games against the team. Houston earned the team's first win of the season in that shootout, the same building where they won the last game of the 2006-07 season on April 14. San Antonio has a record of 2-1-0-1 heading into this week and will be playing three road games prior to hosting the Aeros, at Iowa on Tuesday and at Chicago both Wednesday and Friday nights. The Aeros upped the all-time record in San Antonio to 15-9-4-3 after Friday's SOW.

SUN, SAN, 4:05 p.m.

The Rampage will make the first trip of the season into Houston as the last installment of this three straight against the Rampage. This afternoon dual marks the Aeros first Family Day and Puck Pals game. The Aeros have an all-time home-record of 24-4-2-0 when hosting the Rampage, including a 4-2-0-0 mark last season. Puck Pals and Family Day attendees are encouraged to dress up in their Halloween costumes, kids who do will be invited to join Chilly and the Aerodynamics on the ice between periods. Treats will be handed out as fans exit Toyota Center as part of the Halloween festivities.

All Aeros games are broadcast live on KNTH 1070-AM and through Aeros.com. For $6, you can also watch the game live via B2 Networks. Visit Aeros.com 10 minutes prior to gametime to order.

Player of the Week: C Serge Payer

Payer netted Houston's first goal and assisted on the team's last goal en route to the Aeros 6-5 shootout victory, the team's first win of the season. The 6-foot-0, 191 pound center is currently tied for second on the team with four points (2-2=4) after Friday's two-point performance. He marked Houston's fourth multi-point game of the season for an individual.



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