From: Patrick Armstrong, Director of Communications
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Scott Henninger, Communications Manager
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Tuesday, May 27, 2008

HOUSTON AEROS UPDATE: MAY 27

HOUSTON, Texas – Summer officially began this weekend with the Calder Cup Finals match up already locked in; the Chicago Wolves will face the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins starting Thursday in Chicago. Jason Shaver also sat down with Houston Aeros assistant coach Troy G. Ward to get his thoughts before he leaves for the summer in the latest edition of Aeros Audio. Aeros defenseman Maxim Noreau signed a contract late last week and will remain in the Minnesota Wild/Houston Aeros colors.

Noreau, 20 (5/24/87), skated in 50 games with the Aeros in 2007-08, totaling 16 points (8-8=16) and 48 PIM, while accumulating four PIM in five playoff games. The 5-foot-11, 192-pound native of Montreal, Que., also posted three assists in two games with the ECHL’s Texas Wildcatters. Noreau attended training camp with the Wild. He played three junior seasons with Victoriaville of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), tallying 148 points (44-104=148) and 269 PIM in 203 games.

Aeros Audio hasn’t taken a break as Jason Shaver caught up with Troy G. Ward and got his thoughts on off-season training and movements, available at AEROS.com. Ward will work closely with Aeros’ General Manager Tom Lynn over the off-season with decisions on next year’s players.

Before many player movements happen, the Calder Cup Finals will have to be completed which begin Thursday at 7 p.m. CDT in Chicago. The Wolves will host games one and two and, if necessary, games six and seven. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton will host games three, four and five, if necessary. The complete schedule can be found by clicking here and every game can be seen on the B2 Networks. Don’t miss out on the final AHL action of the season!

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