From: Patrick Armstrong, Director of Communications
713.361.7920 (Direct Line)
Scott Henninger, Communications Manager
713.361.7930 (Direct Line)
Wednesday, February 13, 2008

WOLVES BEAT AEROS 6-1 ON FINAL GAME OF ROAD TRIP

HOUSTON, Texas – The top scoring offense proved too strong Wednesday night as the Chicago Wolves beat the Houston Aeros 6-1 at Allstate Arena. Five different Wolves (36-13-1-0) scored including two goals from Kevin Doell as the West Division leaders improved their record to 3-0 against the Aeros (27-20-2-3) this season. Ondrej Pavelec stopped 19 of 20 for his 19th win of the season and he was only beaten once by Aeros’ defenseman Maxim Noreau.

Houston finished their six-game road trip 4-2-0-0 and will head home for a pair of games against the Iowa Stars on Friday and Sunday at Toyota Center. Fans are encouraged to take advantage of specialty price corner seats for just $17, regularly $23. Call (713) 974-PUCK to order tickets or visit Aeros.com.

Box Score

Chicago opened a 3-0 lead early in the second period and didn’t look back as their top ranked power-play unit scored two goals in their first three opportunities.

Goaltender Barry Brust was pulled after the third goal at the 7:41 mark of the second period and was replaced by Anton Khudobin. The Aeros cut the lead to 3-1 at the 17:19 mark of the second period on Noreau’s sixth goal of the season, a power-play goal, but that was the closest they would get.

Houston had their opportunity to get back in the game early in the third period when Brian Fahey went to the box for cross-checking but they couldn’t convert and it was all Wolves after that.

Jesse Schultz, Joel Kwiatkowski and Doell each scored in the third period all even-strength goals to give them a 6-1 final. The Wolves out-shot Houston 39-20 in the game, recording 13 shots in each of the three periods.

Chicago’s top power-play unit had two goals on six chances and the Aeros finished 1-4 on the power-play.

The Aeros return home Friday to face Iowa and don’t forget, the Aeros have a Sweetheart of a Deal going on throughout the Valentines weekend. Click here to learn more about the Sweetheart of a Deal presented by McDonald’s. Call (713) 974-PUCK for more information on ticket packages.

Notes:
- Houston’s goal at the 17:19 mark of the second period ended a scoreless drought of 95:08 against the Wolves. Chicago had scored eight goals against the Aeros in that time. The Wolves have outscored the Aeros 14-3 in three games.
- The Aeros finished their six-game road trip 4-2 and moved up two spots in the division during the trip.
- Anton Khudobin played in his third game of the season for Houston after relieving Barry Brust in net.
- The Aeros are 11 points better after 52 games this season as compared to last. Houston is 27-20-2-3 for 59 points after 52 games this season, and they were 20-24-3-5 for 48 points at the same point last season.

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