Cloutier reassigned to Louisiana

Published on February 17, 2004 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Houston Aeros News Release


Houston, TX – The American Hockey League's Houston Aeros have reassigned goalie Frederic Cloutier to the ECHL's Louisiana IceGators, the teams announced Tuesday. Cloutier is 0-2-0 with a 4.60 goals against average in two games with the Aeros this season. Cloutier was originally recalled from Louisiana January 22 and was sent back to the IceGators January 28. His most recent recall happened February 5, and he made one start during this stint, allowing four goals on 39 shots in a 4-3 loss in Milwaukee February 6.

Cloutier, 22, (5/14/81) sported a 14-5-2 record, a 2.49 goals against average and a .911 save percentage in 22 games for the IceGators. He started last month's ECHL All-Star Game, his second such appearance in his three-year career. The 6-foot, 180-pound native of Ste. Honore, Quebec, was 4-3-2 with a 2.46 goals against average in 12 appearances last season for Houston before a wrist injury ended his campaign. Cloutier was the 2001-02 ECHL Most Valuable Player, Rookie of the Year and Goaltender of the Year.

The Aeros play host to Grand Rapids tomorrow at 11 a.m. The game is the Chronicle in Education Field Trip with the Aeros, and more than 3,000 kids are expected. Seniors 55 and over can also get an $8 ticket and walk the upper concourse prior to the game, beginning at 9 a.m. Houston is also at home Friday at 7 p.m. against Milwaukee on Mardi Gras Beads Night. Call 713.974.PUCK for more information on tickets and other promotions.



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