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HOUSTON AEROS COMEBACK ON ROCKFORD, WIN 3-2
San Antonio Visits Toyota Center on Feb 3. at 7:05 p.m.

Houston, TX – The Houston Aeros (22-16-4-3, 51 points) defeated the Rockford IceHogs (20-23-1-1, 42 points) 3-2 on Sunday in front of 7,321 fans at Toyota Center. Houston forwards David McIntyre and Brett Bulmer scored 62 seconds apart late in the third period, erasing a 2-1 Rockford lead and giving the Aeros a comeback win on home ice. Defenseman Chay Genoway helped spearhead the attack with two assists, as Houston improved to 13-7-2-2 at home this season. Aeros goalie Darcy Kuemper (9-5-0) allowed two first-period goals, but held the IceHogs scoreless the remainder of the game for the victory – stopping 24 Rockford shots in the last two periods. Defenseman Kyle Beach added a goal, as Houston moved to 2-1-0-0 against the IceHogs this season. Rockford goalie Carter Hutton (16-17-1) suffered the defeat with 23 saves. Houston will host San Antonio on Monday, Feb. 4 at 7:05 p.m. at Toyota Center.

Jimmy Hayes gave Rockford a 1-0 lead at 5:28 of the first period with a power-play goal. Adam Clendening and Carter Hutton each had an assist on Hayes’ 13th goal of the season. Kyle Beach extended Rockford’s lead to 2-0 at 17:44 of the first period. Klas Dahlbeck and Jeremy Morin each had assists on Beach’s tenth goal of the season. Houston cut the IceHogs lead to 2-1 at 19:39 of the first as Kyle Medvec netted his third goal of the season with an even-strength, four-on-four goal. Medvec blasted a shot from the blue-line, sending the puck past Rockford’s Carter Hutton. Justin Fontaine and Chay Genoway each had an assist on Medvec’s tally.

After a scoreless second period, left wing Brett Bulmer tied the game with 6:28 left in regulation. Bulmer rifled a wrist shot over the shoulder of Hutton for his second goal of the season and a 2-2 tie. Former IceHog Jake Dowell had the lone assist on the play for the Aeros at 13:42. Just over a minute later, David McIntyre gave Houston a 3-2 lead with his 10th goal of the season at 14:40. Defenseman Chay Genoway sprung McIntyre into the Rockford zone and the Aeros forward blasted a slapshot past Hutton for the game-winning goal.

Houston wraps a three-game home stand with San Antonio on Monday, Feb. 4 at 7:05 p.m.  The team embarks on an eight-game road trip starting on Wednesday, Feb. 6 at Grand Rapids at 6 p.m. CT.

Aeros season tickets start as low as $9 per seat and may be purchased online at Aeros.com by placing a $100 deposit. Once your order is processed, an Aeros ticket representative will contact you to choose your exact seat location, as well as discuss the payment options. Information on season tickets and mini-plans is also available on the team website at www.aeros.com.  Groups of 15 or more receive a discount on all tickets, to book your group outing to an Aeros game please call 713-974-PUCK (7825).

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• HOUSTON AEROS IN THE COMMUNITY
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• HOUSTON AEROS CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS
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