Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010
For Immediate Release
Contact: Rich Bocchini
(713) 361-7920

HOUSTON AEROS RELEASE MCBRIDE FROM PTO

HOUSTON --- Houston Aeros General Manager Jim Mill today announced that the American Hockey League (AHL) club has released forward Brock McBride from his Professional Tryout (PTO) contract.

McBride, 24 (10/18/86), appeared in 18 games with the Aeros and registered six points (3-3-6) along with a plus-5 rating and 12 penalty minutes (PIM). He scored the game-winning goal Nov. 17 vs. Chicago. The Cornwall, Ontario, native is in his second pro season after a four year career at St. Lawrence University (NCAA).

The Aeros continue their five-game road with games Friday and Saturday at Manitoba with a 7:30 p.m. CST faceoff each night.

The team returns home Dec. 21, against Hamilton at 7:05 p.m. Fans who bring a toy to help support the Bay Star Ambulance/MD Anderson Cancer Center Toy Drive will receive two tickets to the Aeros game on New Year’s Day.

Call 713-974-7825 (PUCK) for more information on Aeros tickets and other promotions.