Head Coach Kevin Constantine talks after the Aeros 3-2 loss vs. Milwaukee.

The Houston Aeros (10-10-0-0) fell 3-2 to the Milwaukee Admirals (7-6-1-2) Friday in front of 5,672 at Toyota Center. RW Petr Kalus and C Chad Rau each scored for Houston while Admirals forwards Mark Santorelli and Ryan Jones tallied two points apiece. BOXSCORE

Minnesota Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has recalled center Nathan Smith from the Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League (AHL). The Wild also placed center/left wing Benoit Pouliot on injured reserve. Aeros General Manager Jim Mill announced the team has recalled left wing Brandon Buck from the Florida Everblades (ECHL).

The Houston Aeros are once again teaming up with the Houston Food Bank to host food drives during Friday and Sunday’s games against the Milwaukee Admirals. Fans who bring three non-perishable food items will receive a coupon for a free ticket with the purchase of a regular-priced ticket to the Aeros’ December 13 game against the Rockford IceHogs.