Wild Signs, Recalls Fredheim
Published on November 16, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Houston Aeros News Release
HOUSTON (NOVEMBER 16, 2011) --- Minnesota Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has signed defenseman Kris Fredheim pronounced (FRED-haym) to a one-year, entry-level contract and recalled him from the Houston Aeros.
Fredheim, 24 (2/23/87), has recorded two assists, nine penalty minutes (PIM) and leads the team with a plus-7 rating in 15 games with the Houston Aeros of American Hockey League (AHL) this season. The native of Campbell River, British Columbia recorded nine points (3-6=9) and 24 PIM in 66 games with the Aeros in 2010-11. Fredheim collected 32 points (8-24=32) and 126 PIM in 125 games during four seasons at Colorado College (2006-10). He was originally selected by the Vancouver Canucks in the sixth round (185th overall) of the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.
The Aeros finish a four-game home stand at Toyota Center against Texas on Friday at 7:35 p.m. as part of the team's annual salute to the military.
The Aeros will host active duty personnel, the families of military serving in war zones, families who have lost loved ones, as well as dozens of newly enlisted military members. The night will include special presentations to the active duty personnel, including a number of service members recently back active duty, and a swearing-in ceremony for the new members of America's military.
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