Postponed game moved to Xcel Energy Center March 7
February 2, 2005 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Houston Aeros News Release
HOUSTON, Texas â The Minnesota Wild and the Houston Aeros have announced that the Aeros will play the Grand Rapids Griffins at the Xcel Energy Center, the Saint Paul, Minn., home of the Wild, on Monday, March 7 at 7 p.m. The game was originally scheduled for Houston's Toyota Center on January 22, but the game had to be postponed because the Griffins didn't make it to Houston in time for the game. This will mark the Aeros' second ever game at Xcel Energy Center. They lost 2-1 to the Milwaukee Admirals on December 8, 2002.
Aeros season ticketholders will receive a credit towards either another 2004-05 regular-season game, or a playoff package. Houston Aeros season ticket holders are guaranteed a seat at Xcel Energy Center for the March 7 game if they choose to attend. Any individual who had a ticket for the January 22 game can exchange it for a ticket to the March 7 game in St. Paul, or any remaining 2004-05 regular-season home game at Toyota Center. Please call the Aeros office at 713.974.PUCK for more information.
The Wild and Aeros are combining forces to offer special discounted travel packages which will be announced in the coming days.
Minnesota Wild season ticket holders will be offered complimentary tickets to the game. The Wild will contact season ticket holders later this week with details on how to receive their complimentary tickets to the game.
Individual tickets for the contest will be sold for $10 (plus applicable fees) and will go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, Feb. 15 at 10 a.m. at the Xcel Energy Center Box Office (175 West Kellogg Boulevard) and at all Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster) locations including Marshall Field's, or charge by calling Ticketmaster at (651) 989-5151.
Xcel Energy Center is a one-of-a-kind multi-purpose sports and entertainment facility located in the heart of downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota's state capital. Situated on a six-acre site, encompassing 650,000 square feet, Xcel Energy Center is adjacent to Saint Paul RiverCentre convention center, which includes the Legendary Roy Wilkins Auditorium. Its transparent glass exterior creates a distinguished identity and unique welcome to its visitors. Owned by the City of Saint Paul and managed by the Saint Paul Arena Company, an affiliate of Minnesota Sports & Entertainment (MSE), Xcel Energy Center is home to the National Hockey League's (NHL) Minnesota Wild and a multitude of spectacular entertainment events annually.
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