From: Patrick Armstrong, Director of Communications
713.361.7920 (Direct Line)
Scott Henninger, Communications Manager
713.361.7930 (Direct Line)
Tuesday, April 08, 2008

MINNESOTA WILD REASSIGNS C STEVE KELLY TO AEROS

HOUSTON, Texas – Minnesota Wild President and General Manager Doug Risebrough today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has reassigned C Steve Kelly to the Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League (AHL).

Kelly, 31 (10/26/76), played in two games with the Wild, totaling 7:27 TOI before suffering an ankle injury March 13 versus New Jersey. This marked the first time Kelly has been in the NHL since playing in three games with Los Angeles during the 2003-04 season. Kelly posted 28 points (10-18=28) in 47 games with the Aeros this season.

Before Houston’s run to the playoffs the club will return home for the last two games of the regular season this weekend, April 12-13 against the Milwaukee Admirals. The Aeros and Admirals are currently tied for third in the division so this weekend will determine the playoff seeding! Don’t miss out on the intense action and order your tickets today by calling 713.974.PUCK! Calder Cup Playoff ticket packages and groups are already available, click here for more details.

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