Wild Recalls Almond from Houston Aeros
Published on January 17, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Houston Aeros News Release
HOUSTON --- Minnesota Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has recalled center Cody Almond from the Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League (AHL).
Almond, 21 (7/24/89), has skated in four games in two separate recalls with Minnesota this season averaging 6:02 in TOI/game. He has posted 23 points (11-12-23) in 43 games for the Aeros. Almond leads Houston with seven power-play goals, ranks second in goals and penalty minutes (82) and is fourth in scoring.
Highlights this season include scoring the shootout-winner vs. Texas on Dec. 26, a two-goal game on Dec. 17 at Manitoba and an overtime game-winner at Texas on Dec. 4.Almond also scored the game-tying goal and had two assists Dec. 2 vs. Rockford. He has notched four multi-point games for the Aeros this season.
The 6-foot-2, 217-pound native of Calgary, Alta, scored one goal in seven games for the Wild last season as a rookie. Almond was originally selected by Minnesota in the fifth round (No. 140 overall) of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. He wears No. 27 with the Wild.
The Aeros return to action at Toyota Center this Friday night vs. the Texas Stars at 7:35 p.m. The team is presenting fans with the chance to meet the legendary "Mr. Hockey" Gordie Howe. Call 713-974-7825 for details on the meet-and-greet with Howe and for more information on Aeros tickets and other promotions.
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