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NHL Northwest Division

  • Blogs

    February 4, 2010

    Aeros' Assistant Almost Gets A Moment In The Sun

    Photo by Jason Villanueva/Houston Aeros​At about 1:30 yesterday afternoon, a young man named Jeff Crawford got a phone call from Houston Aeros assistant GM/assistant coach Troy Ward. And it was one of those phone calls that every sports fan dreams about.The phone call asking him to suit up with t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 24, 2009

    Aeros Try To Deal With Roster Shortages

    Photo courtesy Jason Villanueva/Houston Aeros​On Sunday, the Houston Aeros went to the dogs, somewhat literally, as the Toyota Center was opened up to allow people to bring their dogs to the game. And while the dogs might have had a good time, it's questionable if the fans did as the Aeros lost ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 17, 2009

    Aeros Enforcer Mitch Love Returns, Now On The Other Side

    Photo by Fred Trask​The Houston Aeros caught a wave late in the regular season last year, made it into the playoffs, and went on a run that nearly carried the team to the AHL Calder Cup. After the season, new management took over the Minnesota Wild, the parent club of the Aeros, and the new manag ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 13, 2009

    The Aeros' Roster Isn't Written In Stone

    ​Because the Houston Aeros prefer having easy access to the Toyota Center ice, they use the locker room that, during Rocket games, is used by the Power Dancers cheer squad. So the locker room tends to be a bit cramped under normal circumstances. This past weekend, with about eight more players t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 26, 2009

    Aeros' Improbable Playoff Run Finally Ends

    The Cinderella Calder Cup playoff run of the Houston Aeros finally ended last night with the Aeros losing to the Manitoba Moose 3-1. But the fact that the Aeros actually made it to a Game Six should mean something, especially as, at this time last week, the Aeros were down 0-3 and only one game from ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 23, 2009

    Hrkac Returns to Hockey With the Aeros

    Photo by Fred Trask / The Third IntermissionTony Hrkac On March 12, the day the Houston Aeros announced their Clear Day Roster - that roster of players who are eligible to play for the Aeros in the playoffs - the Aeros also announced the signing of Tony Hrkac. And this signing was a bit of a shock ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 23, 2009

    Hrkac Returns to Hockey With the Aeros

    Photo by Fred Trask / The Third IntermissionTony Hrkac On March 12, the day the Houston Aeros announced their Clear Day Roster - that roster of players who are eligible to play for the Aeros in the playoffs - the Aeros also announced the signing of Tony Hrkac. And this signing was a bit of a shock ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 23, 2009

    Kurtis Foster: One of the Team

    We press guys walked into the Houston Aeros locker room on Saturday night and saw a happy bunch of guys. Sure, they had just defeated the Iowa Chops. And sure, the team had just won its sixth straight game. The win was a thriller, a 2-1 Aeros win in the shootout that featured some of the team's m ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 23, 2009

    Kurtis Foster: One of the Team

    We press guys walked into the Houston Aeros locker room on Saturday night and saw a happy bunch of guys. Sure, they had just defeated the Iowa Chops. And sure, the team had just won its sixth straight game. The win was a thriller, a 2-1 Aeros win in the shootout that featured some of the team's m ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 3, 2009

    Aeros Can't Seem to Come Back from Breaks

    Photo by Fred Trask The best offensive force the Houston Aeros have had this season, Krys Kolanos, was returned to the Aeros from the Minnesota Wild on Thursday. And this seemed to be a good thing since the Aeros had a game on Thursday night. Northwest Airlines had a different idea however, and ch ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 3, 2009

    Aeros Can't Seem to Come Back from Breaks

    Photo by Fred Trask The best offensive force the Houston Aeros have had this season, Krys Kolanos, was returned to the Aeros from the Minnesota Wild on Thursday. And this seemed to be a good thing since the Aeros had a game on Thursday night. Northwest Airlines had a different idea however, and ch ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 29, 2008

    Houston Aeros, Now with Boos and Bikinis

    I heard something on Friday night in Toyota Center I don't think I've ever heard before. The fans were booing the Houston Aeros. Of course, the Aeros were playing some piss poor and rather lackluster hockey, but I'm just not used to hearing fans in Toyota Center boo the team. And on Friday night, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 14, 2008

    Good Week for the Houston Aeros, with Free Wings and Flying Teddy Bears

    Photo by Fred Trask In many ways, the Aeros had a very good week last week. They won two of three games by rather convincing margins. They lost another game, 2-1, in the shootout, and improved their record to 13-10-1-3 (30 points). The week started with the Aeros 2-1 shootout loss on Wednesday ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 14, 2008

    Good Week for the Houston Aeros, with Free Wings and Flying Teddy Bears

    Photo by Fred Trask In many ways, the Aeros had a very good week last week. They won two of three games by rather convincing margins. They lost another game, 2-1, in the shootout, and improved their record to 13-10-1-3 (30 points). The week started with the Aeros 2-1 shootout loss on Wednesday ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 8, 2008

    Houston Aeros at the Crossroads

    Photo by Fred Trask Corey Locke rushes for the puck. When last I wrote about the Aeros, the team was coming off a fight-filled 4-2 victory that left head coach Kevin Constantine hoping his team had turned the corner on what was quickly becoming a disappointing season. The team then proceeded to w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 3, 2008

    Aeros Still Looking Good, Despite Tough Loss to Penguins

    Photo by Fred Trask Corey Locke rushes for the puck. When last I wrote about the Aeros, the team was coming off a fight-filled 4-2 victory that left head coach Kevin Constantine hoping his team had turned the corner on what was quickly becoming a disappointing season. The team then proceeded to w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 27, 2008

    Aeros-IceHogs: Season Over

    Photo by Fred Trask Corey Locke rushes for the puck. When last I wrote about the Aeros, the team was coming off a fight-filled 4-2 victory that left head coach Kevin Constantine hoping his team had turned the corner on what was quickly becoming a disappointing season. The team then proceeded to w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 25, 2008

    Aeros-IceHogs: More Wet Ice, Another Loss for Houston

    Photo by Fred Trask Corey Locke rushes for the puck. When last I wrote about the Aeros, the team was coming off a fight-filled 4-2 victory that left head coach Kevin Constantine hoping his team had turned the corner on what was quickly becoming a disappointing season. The team then proceeded to w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 23, 2008

    Aeros-IceHogs: Rockford Now Up Two-to-One

    Photo by Fred Trask Corey Locke rushes for the puck. When last I wrote about the Aeros, the team was coming off a fight-filled 4-2 victory that left head coach Kevin Constantine hoping his team had turned the corner on what was quickly becoming a disappointing season. The team then proceeded to w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 21, 2008

    Aeros-IceHogs: Win Some, Lose Some

    Photo by Fred Trask Corey Locke rushes for the puck. When last I wrote about the Aeros, the team was coming off a fight-filled 4-2 victory that left head coach Kevin Constantine hoping his team had turned the corner on what was quickly becoming a disappointing season. The team then proceeded to w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 14, 2008

    Houston Aeros Finish Season in Third Place and Get Ready for Rockford IceHogs

    Photo by Fred Trask Corey Locke rushes for the puck. When last I wrote about the Aeros, the team was coming off a fight-filled 4-2 victory that left head coach Kevin Constantine hoping his team had turned the corner on what was quickly becoming a disappointing season. The team then proceeded to w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 31, 2008

    Houston Aeros Best Chicago Wolves But Fall to Peoria Rivermen and Milwaukee Admirals

    Photo by Fred Trask Corey Locke rushes for the puck. When last I wrote about the Aeros, the team was coming off a fight-filled 4-2 victory that left head coach Kevin Constantine hoping his team had turned the corner on what was quickly becoming a disappointing season. The team then proceeded to w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 31, 2008

    A Day in the Life of Cable Sports Programming

    Photo by Fred Trask Corey Locke rushes for the puck. When last I wrote about the Aeros, the team was coming off a fight-filled 4-2 victory that left head coach Kevin Constantine hoping his team had turned the corner on what was quickly becoming a disappointing season. The team then proceeded to w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 14, 2008

    Barry Brust Blocks Beaucoup Shots, Aeros Beat the Moose Again

    Photo by Fred Trask Corey Locke rushes for the puck. When last I wrote about the Aeros, the team was coming off a fight-filled 4-2 victory that left head coach Kevin Constantine hoping his team had turned the corner on what was quickly becoming a disappointing season. The team then proceeded to w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 7, 2008

    Aeros Lifeless on Friday, but Finish Strong Sunday

    Photo by Fred Trask Corey Locke rushes for the puck. When last I wrote about the Aeros, the team was coming off a fight-filled 4-2 victory that left head coach Kevin Constantine hoping his team had turned the corner on what was quickly becoming a disappointing season. The team then proceeded to w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 12, 2007

    Aeros Beat the Sharks, Thanks to Outstanding Play by Barry Brust

    Photo by Fred Trask Corey Locke rushes for the puck. When last I wrote about the Aeros, the team was coming off a fight-filled 4-2 victory that left head coach Kevin Constantine hoping his team had turned the corner on what was quickly becoming a disappointing season. The team then proceeded to w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 9, 2007

    Aeros Lose to Milwaukee Admirals, Get Ready for Quad City Flames

    Photo by Fred Trask Corey Locke rushes for the puck. When last I wrote about the Aeros, the team was coming off a fight-filled 4-2 victory that left head coach Kevin Constantine hoping his team had turned the corner on what was quickly becoming a disappointing season. The team then proceeded to w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 5, 2007

    Aeros Take Two from Lake Erie Monsters

    Photo by Fred Trask Corey Locke rushes for the puck. When last I wrote about the Aeros, the team was coming off a fight-filled 4-2 victory that left head coach Kevin Constantine hoping his team had turned the corner on what was quickly becoming a disappointing season. The team then proceeded to w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 2, 2007

    The Houston Aeros Face Off Against the Lake Erie Monsters

    Photo by Fred Trask Corey Locke rushes for the puck. When last I wrote about the Aeros, the team was coming off a fight-filled 4-2 victory that left head coach Kevin Constantine hoping his team had turned the corner on what was quickly becoming a disappointing season. The team then proceeded to w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 29, 2007

    The Houston Aeros, Penalty Killers

    Photo by Fred Trask Corey Locke rushes for the puck. When last I wrote about the Aeros, the team was coming off a fight-filled 4-2 victory that left head coach Kevin Constantine hoping his team had turned the corner on what was quickly becoming a disappointing season. The team then proceeded to w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 8, 2007

    The Houston Aeros: Playing Like Winners, Even If They Weren't

    Photo by Fred Trask Corey Locke rushes for the puck. When last I wrote about the Aeros, the team was coming off a fight-filled 4-2 victory that left head coach Kevin Constantine hoping his team had turned the corner on what was quickly becoming a disappointing season. The team then proceeded to w ... More >>

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