Aeros Win Fourth Straight, Hand Americans 3-1 Loss

Published on February 15, 2013 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Houston Aeros News Release


Rochester, NY - The Houston Aeros (26-18-4-3, 59 points) defeated the Rochester Americans (26-17-2-1, 55 points) 3-1 on Friday night in front of 8,173 fans at the Blue Cross Arena. Center Carson McMillan scored twice, tying the game midway through the first period and clinching the club's fourth straight win with an empty-net goal in the final minute. Goalie Matt Hackett (16-16-3) made 29 saves, helping the Aeros improve to 13-10-2-1 on the road. Forward Justin Fontaine also scored, as Houston improved to 4-1-0-0 on its eight-game road trip. Rochester goalie David Leggio (25-13-1) stopped 30 of 32 in the defeat. Houston will head to Hamilton, to meet the Bulldogs, on Saturday at 6 p.m. CT at Copps Coliseum.

With its first power-play of the night, Rochester opened the scoring at 3:42 for the 1-0 lead. Left wing Mark Mancari rifled a shot to the net from the left point and forward Nick Tarnasky tipped the shot to beat goalie Matt Hackett. The goal was Tarnasky's 11th of the season. Houston tied the game 1-1 less than six minutes later at 9:23. Center Carson McMillan found a rebound off the pads of Rochester goalie David Leggio, scoring his third goal in the last four games. Forward Stephane Veilleux had the lone assist on Houston's first goal.

Houston scored the only goal of the second period, striking for the 2-1 lead at 7:26. Off a faceoff, David McIntyre won the puck to Justin Fontaine, who blasted a shot past Leggio for his 12th goal of the season.

Rochester pulled Leggio late in the third period for the extra-skater on the power-play. Houston made them pay, as McMIllan broke up the play in the neutral zone. A quick give-and-go with Jake Dowell sprung McMillan for the empty-net goal, his third shorthanded goal of the year. McMillan's sixth overall goal on the season gave Houston the 3-1 final.

Houston continues on an eight-game road trip on Saturday, Feb. 16 in Hamilton at 6 p.m. CT. The Aeros return home on Saturday, Feb. 23 at 7:05 p.m. as Houston hosts Oklahoma City at Toyota Center. The team will celebrate Boy Scout Night by handing out 2012-13 team posters to the first 2,000 fans.

Aeros season tickets start as low as $9 per seat and may be purchased online at Aeros.com by placing a $100 deposit. Once your order is processed, an Aeros ticket representative will contact you to choose your exact seat location, as well as discuss the payment options. Information on season tickets and mini-plans is also available on the team website at www.aeros.com. Groups of 15 or more receive a discount on all tickets, to book your group outing to an Aeros game please call 713-974-PUCK (7825).

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