Minnesota Acquires Henderson, Winger Assigned to Houston
February 20, 2003 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Houston Aeros News Release
HOUSTON - Houston Aeros President and General Manager Dave Barr announced today the Minnesota Wild (National Hockey League) have acquired left wing Jay Henderson in a trade with the New York Rangers. Henderson will join the Aeros in Manitoba. Heading to the Hartford Wolf Pack, New York's AHL affiliate, is center Cory Larose.
Henderson, 24 (9/17/78), has played in 14 games with Hartford (AHL) and collected three goals and four assists for seven points with 37 penalty minutes. He began the season with Providence (AHL). In 39 games with the Bruins, he tallied 7-13-20 and 152 penalty minutes. The Edmonton, Alberta-native missed the 2001-02 season after injuring his knee in pre-season. Henderson spent his first three seasons as a pro with the Bruins organization. He totaled 37-44-81 in 167 games with Providence. He also spent time with Boston and recorded 1-3-4 in 33 NHL games. Henderson was a member of the Providence Bruins 1999 Calder Cup Champion team.
Henderson is expected to join the Aeros in Manitoba for Friday's game against the Moose. The Aeros then head to Chicago for a division match-up on Saturday. The game against the Wolves will be televised on KTBU-55 "The Tube" at 7:00 PM. Houston returns home to host the Grand Rapids Griffins on Sunday at 5:00 PM.
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