AEROS, DIRECT ENERGY PRESENT SPECIAL OLYMPICS NIGHT

More than 2,500 Special Olympics athletes, coaches, volunteers and family members at Feb. 4 game

HOUSTON, Texas – The Houston Aeros are proud to host Special Olympics Night, presented by Direct Energy (www.directenergy.com), on Saturday, Feb. 4 at 7:35 p.m. against the Milwaukee Admirals. The game coincides with the 2006 Special Olympics Texas State Winter Games, being held in Houston (www.sotx.org).



Direct Energy is sponsoring 2,500 Special Olympics athletes, coaches, volunteers and family members. Special Olympics athletes will be featured throughout the night in recognition of their accomplishments.



“We are thrilled to support the Houston Aeros at Special Olympics Night,” said Phil Tonge, president, Direct Energy, LP. “This sponsorship demonstrates the high value we place on supporting the community and building a strong brand presence in Houston.”



“The Aeros would like to thank Direct Energy for their generous support of Special Olympics Night,” Aeros president Tom Garrity said. “It will be a heartwarming night, and the Aeros are pleased to be a part of it.”



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