Minnesota Wild Signs C Andy Hilbert
October 1, 2009 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Houston Aeros News Release
HOUSTON - Minnesota Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher announced the National Hockey League Team (NHL) signed C Andy Hilbert to a 2009-10 contract and assigned him to the Houston Aeros, its American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate.
Hilbert, 28 (2/6/81), was invited to Wild training camp on a tryout and appeared in six preseason games with Minnesota. The 5-foot-11, 184-pound forward has collected 104 points (42-62=104) in 303 NHL contests in parts of six seasons with Boston, Chicago, Pittsburgh and the New York Islanders. He recorded a career-high 11 goals and added 16 assists in 67 games with the Islanders in 2008-09. Hilbert has represented the United States in three World Junior Championships (1999, 2000, 2001) and three World Championships (2002, 2004, 2006). The native of Lansing, Mich., played two seasons at the University of Michigan (1999-2001) and was named to the CCHA First All-Star Team in 2001. Hilbert was also named to the AHL All-Rookie Team in 2002 and the AHL Second All-Star Team in 2005. He was originally selected by the Boston Bruins in the second round (37th overall) of the 2000 NHL Entry Draft.
The Aeros open the regular season Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3 in Manitoba, followed by the return to Toyota Center for Houston's home opener October 9 against the Texas Stars. For more information on season and group tickets, along with 10-game voucher plans, visit aeros.com or call 713-974-PUCK (7825).
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