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STARS SQUEEZE BY HOUSTON AEROS 2-1
Rockford Invades Toyota Center on Feb 2. at Noon

Houston, TX – The Houston Aeros (21-16-4-3, 49 points) were defeated by the Texas Stars (30-14-2-2, 60 points) 2-1 on Friday night in front of a season-high 11,315 fans at Toyota Center. Trailing 1-0 heading into the third period, the Stars erupted for two goals over a six-minute span to claim a one-goal victory on the road. Defenseman Tyler Sloan netted the game-winning goal at 12:19 of the third period, pushing the Stars past their in-state. Texas goalie Jack Campbell (8-5-2) claimed the win with 16 saves on 17 shots. Houston goalie Darcy Kuemper (8-5-0) suffered the loss with 22 saves. Aeros forward Johan Larsson scored his team’s lone goal. Houston will return home to host Texas on Friday, Feb. 1 at 7:05 p.m. at Toyota Center.

The Aeros took a 1-0 lead at 8:32 of the first period, as Johan Larsson finished off a cross-ice pass from Steven Kampfer. Houston worked the puck around with Jason Zucker starting the cycle and Larsson closing the play with his 12th goal of the season. 

After a scoreless second period, Texas tied the game 1-1 at 7:48 of the final frame. Matt Fraser’s initial shot was blocked by an Aeros defender. Fraser then snapped the loose puck through traffic and past Darcy Kuemper for the game-tying goal. His 21st of the season was assisted by Reilly Smith and Colton Sceviour. The Stars pushed in front 2-1 with Tyler Sloan’s second goal of the season. Reilly Smith set up the go-ahead goal at 12:19, finding Sloan in the faceoff circle for the tally. Fraser added the second assist on the play. 

The Aeros will stay on home ice on Sunday, Feb. 3 with a 12:05 p.m. faceoff against the Rockford Ice Hogs. Every Sunday game is a Family Day, with four tickets, parking and four Aeros gifts starting at just $54. Houston wraps a three-game home stand with San Antonio on Monday, Feb. 4 at 7:05 p.m. 

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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