Houston Aeros February Newstletter
Published on February 3, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Houston Aeros News Release
The Houston Aeros are celebrating their 15th Anniversary season this year. To honor this time in the organization's history, we will be featuring major factors of the Houston Aeros success each month throughout the season.
February- Minnesota Wild and Houston Aeros
Two defining moments in Houston Aeros history were finalized in 2001, one of which came when the Aeros were named the primary affiliate of the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League (NHL). This partnership also brought the Aeros into the American Hockey League (AHL), and on July 8, 2004 the Aeros adopted a red, green and gold color scheme to link the two teams. The seven year relationship with the Minnesota Wild has seen the advancement of players and coaches into the prime of hockey. This month we honor our relationship and partnership with the Minnesota Wild.
A total of 50 players who have played with the Aeros have also dressed for games with the Minnesota Wild. These players have been drafted by, traded for or have worked their way into the Wild system and have eventually made it to the NHL club. Below is an alphabetical list of players who have skated for both the Aeros and the Wild in their career. The players in bold are still in the Minnesota Wild system.
Shawn Belle, Ladislav Benysek, Derek Boogaard, Pierre-Marc Bouchard, Christoph Brandner, Brent Burns, Cal Clutterbuck, David Cullen, Hnat Domenichelli, Scott Ferguson, Manny Fernandez, Kurtis Foster, Matt Foy, Derek Gustafson, Josh Harding, Darby Hendrickson, Dieter Kochan, Mikko Koivu, Krys Kolanos, Filip Kuba, Jason Marshall, Mike Matteuci, Jamie McLennan, Zbynek Michalek, Jason Morgan, Bill Muckalt, Curtis Murphy, Andrei Nazarov, Peter Olvecky, Richard Park, Benoit Pouliot, Erik Reitz, Travis Roche, Nolan Schaefer, John Scott, Nick Schultz, Roman Simicek, Wyatt Smith, Jeremy Stevenson, Cam Stewart, Jean-Guy Trudel, Stephane Veilleux, Tony Virta, Aaron Voros, Rickard Wallin, Kyle Wanvig, Joel Ward, Mattias Weinhandl, Erik Westrum.
February 15 - Family Day, Dance Clinic, Faith Night
February 19 - Maple Leaf Pub Happy Hour special
February 21 - Aeros' Sports Career Fair, Chili Cookoff, Rally Towels
February 27 - Aeros' Legends Bobblehead Series - Curtis Murphy
March 3 - Celebrity Waiter Dinner & Auction
John Scott got his NHL debut earlier this season when he was recalled from January 2 through January 13. He played five games with the Minnesota Wild where he averaged 8:47 of ice time per game. Scott blocked three shots in his debut on January 3 against the Detroit Red Wings. The Edmonton, AB native has three points (2 goals, 1 assist) and 98 penalty minutes in 33 games with the Aeros this season.
Friday, Feb. 6 at Iowa
Saturday, Feb 7 at Quad City
Sunday, Feb. 8 at Chicago
Friday, Feb. 13 at Iowa
Saturday, Feb. 14 at Iowa
Sunday, Feb. 15 vs. Chicago
Thursday, Feb. 19 vs. Iowa
Saturday, Feb. 21 vs. Iowa
Friday, Feb. 27 vs. Rockford
Saturday, Feb. 28 at Quad City
American Hockey League Stories from February 3, 2009
- Moose earn back-to-back wins over Monsters - Manitoba Moose
- Cashman cashes in for Penguins - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- Big Third Period Gives Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 4-1 Win - Adirondack Phantoms
- Houston Aeros February Newstletter - Houston Aeros
- Flames Play Three Home Games in First Week of February - Abbotsford Heat
- Flames Play Three Home Games in First Week of February - Abbotsford Heat
- Devils to Host Second Annual CVS Celebrity All-Star Game - Albany Devils
- Stanley Cup to Visit Grand Rapids - Grand Rapids Griffins
- On the Road Again - Syracuse Crunch
- Miceli, White To Join Phantoms Hall of Fame - Adirondack Phantoms
- B-Sens and UHS Presents "I Heart Hockey" - Binghamton Senators
- Rampage Sign Gongalsky, Kinnunen and Ward to PTO - San Antonio Rampage
- Monarchs "At Your Service" Dinner Scheduled For March - Manchester Monarchs
- Wolves Blueliners to Promote Reading Program - Chicago Wolves
- Dollar Dog Night At The Amerks Game Saturday - Rochester Americans
- Knighthawks Raise Over $1,700 In Jersey Auction - Rochester Americans
- Predators Recall Patric Hornqvist - Milwaukee Admirals
- Penguins To Crown Hot Dog Royalty This Friday - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- Wolf Pack Making Their Move In Atlantic Race - AHL
- AHL announces suspension - AHL
- Columbus Assigns Alexandre Picard to Crunch - Syracuse Crunch
- Wolf Pack's "Tip-a-Player" Dinner and Sports Carnival Coming up Sunday, March 1st - Connecticut Whale
- Falcons Players To Appear At Enfield Square Mall - Springfield Falcons
- Marlies Host Division Rivals Syracuse And Grand Rapids This Weekend - Toronto Marlies
- Keane to play 1,500th pro game tonight vs. Lake Erie - Manitoba Moose
- Wolves Won't Judge Books By Their Covers - Chicago Wolves
- Penguins Back To Action Tonight In Philadelphia - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- Lightning Return Helenius, Recall Ramo - Norfolk Admirals
- Lightning Sign Goaltender Mike McKenna - Norfolk Admirals
- Helm Departs, Abdelkader Returns - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Labatt's Celebrity Bartending Series Continues February 9 at Asil's Pub - Syracuse Crunch
- P-Bruins Partner With Wal-Mart and City Year - Providence Bruins
- Admirals Announce Schedule Change - Norfolk Admirals
- Regan Reassigned to Alaska - Providence Bruins
- Phantoms Move Final Regular Season Game At Spectrum To April 10 - Adirondack Phantoms
- Pittsburgh Penguins Recall Forward Luca Caputi - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
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