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).

Assistant Coach Troy G. Ward goes behind the bench with Joe O'Donnell to preview tonight's game vs. Milwaukee.

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.

G Anton Khudobin (8-3-0) recorded his third shutout of the season stopping all 16 shots, as the Houston Aeros (10-9-0-0) shutout the Peoria Rivermen (8-6-1-2) 1-0 Wednesday in front of 2,603 at Toyota Center. RW J-M Daoust recorded the only goal of the game and Peoria G Ben Bishop (4-4-1) saved 20 shots in the loss.   BOXSCORE