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KHUDOBIN, AEROS SHUTOUT RAMPAGE 2-0

10/25/2009 5:30 PM

From: Robert Desimone, Communications Manager
(713) 361-7920
Palmer Hestley, Asst. Communications Manager
(713) 361-7930
October 25, 2009

AEROS HOST HAMILTON TUESDAY, 7:05 PM AT TOYOTA CENTER

SAN ANTONIO – G Anton Khudobin (4-2-0) made 28 saves for his second career shutout and first of the season as the Aeros (5-4-0-0) earned a weekend sweep against the Rampage (6-3-0-0) with a 2-0 victory in front of 2,582 at AT&T Center Sunday. C Andy Hilbert scored the game winning goal 4:39 into the third period and RW J.M. Daoust added an empty net goal in the final minute. G Al Montoya (4-3-0) made 26 saves in the loss for the Rampage.

Boxscore

Neither team could find the net through the first 40 minutes of play. The Aeros outshot the Rampage 7-5 in the opening period. Houston killed two minor penalties while the Rampage held the Aeros scoreless on their only man advantage through two.

The Aeros struck twice Saturday night in the third period, making 10 of the teams 18 goals scored in the third period. The Aeros again scored twice in the final frame Sunday, Aeros LW Colton Gillies took advantage of a Rampage defensive breakdown finding Hilbert all alone in front of the net where he beat Montoya for the eventual game-winner. Daoust would then seal it with 43 seconds left with an ENG for his third goal of the year and fifth point.

The Aeros finished the game 0-for-2 on the power play, bringing their season total to 4-for-42 (9.5%). Houston was again perfect on the penalty kill going 3-for-3 on the night; they’re now 30-for-31 (96.8%) on the season. Hilbert and C Nathan Smith returned to the lineup after being reassigned by Minnesota on Saturday. Khudobin made 26 saves in his first career shutout victory vs. Chicago, March 20, 2008.

With the victory the Aeros take the lead in the Lone Star Faceoff standings with eight points. The Texas Stars are now in second position with seven points and the Rampage are in third with four points. The Aeros return home Tuesday for a 7:05 p.m. match-up with the Hamilton Bulldogs at Toyota Center. Tune in to the game live on ahllive.com and on 1070 AM-KNTH.

Joe O'Donnell Calls of the Game:
Hilbert GWG
Khudobin Breakaway Save
Daoust ENG
End of Game
-- HOUSTON AEROS --

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