Koivu has appendectomy
Published on October 20, 2004 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Houston Aeros News Release
HOUSTON, Texas â Houston Aeros center Mikko Koivu underwent an appendectomy Monday night. Koivu, who has one goal in one game with the Aeros, is expected to make a full recovery and will be back in the lineup soon. The 21-year-old Finland native is ranked the Minnesota Wild's No. 1 prospect, according to The Hockey News.
Following a 7 p.m. road tilt today against Chicago, the Aeros return to Toyota Center to play three home games in three nights for the second time in team history. Friday at 7:35 p.m. against Cleveland, Dimitris Rail will be performing pre-game and during intermissions, and characters from the Renaissance Festival will also be at the game. Friday is also Magnetic Schedule Night. Cleveland stays in town for Saturday's game at 7:35 p.m., as Snoopy helps Chilly wow the crowd. Visit the Children's Museum and Good Grief, a Peanuts exhibit, Thursday-Saturday and receive a $3 off coupon for up to four tickets to this game. Also, present your Aeros ticket stub from the game for $1 off admission at the Children's Museum through November 30. Saturday is also Mini Hockey Stick Night. Sunday at 5:05 p.m. versus Chicago, it's Family Day. Purchase your Aeros Family Day package now and be entered into a drawing to receive a Family Four Pack of tickets to go see the new SpongeBob Squarepants movie! You get four tickets, four pucks, $20 in Toyota Bucks and free parking all for only $59. Go to http://www.aeros.com/themenights/ to purchase. Username is Family, password is Aeros. Sunday is Team Picture Day.
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