Kopriva Expected to Start Tonight with AHL Houston
January 4, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Texas Wildcatters News Release
Beaumont, TX (January 4, 2007) Texas Wildcatters Vice-President of Hockey Operations and Head Coach Malcolm Cameron announced that goaltender Miroslav Kopriva has been recalled to AHL affiliate Houston. Kopriva is expected to start tonight when the Aeros host the Peoria Rivermen.
Kopriva has played in 12 games with the Wildcatters this season. He is 6-1 with a 2.78 GAA and a .909 save percentage. Kopriva made 28 saves in a 4-1 win against Florida last Thursday. On December 30, he entered the game in a relief appearance and played 25 minutes in Houston, making 10 saves without allowing a goal in a game against San Antonio.
The Texas Wildcatters are the ECHL affiliate for the AHL's Houston Aeros. The next Wildcatters home game is on Friday, January 5 vs. the Columbia Inferno. Don't miss any hard-hitting Wildcatters hockey action. 2006-07 Season Tickets are still available. Wildcatters' season tickets start at just $9 per game and feature numerous benefits including free parking and discounted merchandise. Group discount plans are also available by calling (409) 951-5500. For single game tickets stop by the Ford Park Box Office, call (409) 833-7747 or log on to ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit the Wildcatters online at www.wildcattershockey.com.
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