Today is the Houston Aeros first Community Day, where the team puts an emphasis on placing as many players as possible in the community. Players will be participating in a Teen Game Day at Ronald McDonald House, at the After School All Stars Program at John Marshall Middle School as well as a blood drive at Memorial City Mall from 2:30-4:30.
Josh Harding, Kyle Wanvig, Rickard Wallin and Mikko Koivu will attend Ronald McDonald House and play pool, Playstation and other games with the teenagers.
Stephane Veilleux, Pierre-Marc Bouchard, Erik Reitz and Ray Giroux will attend the After School All Stars Program, as will Chilly. They will play street hockey with the kids.
Derek Boogaard and Junior Lessard will sign autographs at the Memorial City Ice Rink. Those donating blood Tuesday will receive a buy one, get one free coupon for the Aeros November 7 game.