From: Patrick Armstrong, Director of Communications
(713) 361-7920 (Direct Line)
Scott Henninger, Communications Manager
(713) 361-7930 (Direct Line)
Tuesday, September 30, 2008

HOUSTON AEROS TO OPEN CAMP WEDNESDAY WITH 36 SKATERS

HOUSTON, Texas – The Houston Aeros General Manager Tom Lynn today announced the American Hockey League (AHL) club will officially open its 2008 training camp on Wednesday, October 1 at Sugar Land Ice and Sports Center (SLICE). The club also announced its current training camp roster.

The 37-man roster includes four goaltenders, 14 defensemen and 19 forwards. The current training camp roster includes ten players who skated with Houston during the 2007-08 campaign including goaltenders Nolan Schaefer and Anton Khudobin; defensemen John Adams, Paul Albers, Maxim Noreau, Brandon Rogers and Clayton Stoner; and forwards Matt Kassian, Morten Madsen and Marco Rosa.

The first of two preseason contests is scheduled for this Friday, October 3 at 8 p.m. also to be held at SLICE. Tickets are still available at the SLICE pro shop or by calling (281) 265-7465 today. Tickets are limited so don’t delay.

The Aeros open the 15th Anniversary Season on Saturday, October 11 against the Calder Cup Champion Chicago Wolves at 7:35 p.m. at Toyota Center. Season tickets, group tickets and single-game tickets are available now through the front office by calling (713) 974-PUCK or online at AEROS.com.

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