12.2.12
HOUSTON AEROS RELEASE GINAND FROM PTO
Aeros Off Until Next Friday at Texas, Return home on Dec.9
Houston, TX – Houston Aeros General Manager Jim Mill announced on Sunday the team has released forward Ryan Ginand from a Professional Tryout Agreement (PTO). Ginand will return to the team’s ECHL affiliate, the Orlando Solar Bears.
Ginand was scoreless in three games over two separate stints with the team this season. At the time of his call up, the 26-year old was fourth among Orlando skaters with 14 points in 18 games played. The Milford, MA native has 11 assists and three goals for the Solar Bears this season. In 2010-11, Ginand played in eight AHL games for the Albany Devils, scoring two goals and setting up six others for eight points. In 122 career ECHL games, GInand has scored 46 goals and added 70 assists for 116 points. Ginand played in Italy last season, scoring 27 goals and totaling 51 points in 44 games with Vipiteno.
Houston will play in Cedar Park against the Texas Stars on Friday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. The Aeros return to Toyota Center on Sunday, Dec. 9 at 5:05 p.m. to host the Peoria Rivermen. Fans are allowed to purchase a ticket for their dog and bring their canine in honor of “Chilly’s Pets Pals”. The Aeros will have a “dog friendly” section complete with a water and relief station. Any fan who brings a dog toy as part of the Dog Toy Drive will receive two tickets to a select future Aeros home game. Every Sunday throughout the season is Family Day, where fans may purchase four tickets, parking and four Aeros prizes starting at $54.
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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