From: Robert Desimone, Communications Manager, (713) 361-7920
Palmer Hestley, Asst. Communciations Manager, (713) 361-7930
September 16, 2009

AEROS BRING BACK 4TH ANNUAL SUSAN G. KOMEN NIGHT, 2ND ANNUAL PET PALS NIGHT

HOUSTON – The Houston Aeros announced today their promotional schedule and theme nights for the 2009-10 regular season. The Aeros will have 18 promotional nights and 27 themed games this season. The Aeros will also unveil their 3rd jersey during the second half of the season and will have four “red” nights, asking fans to wear red to the game.

The promotional list this season includes the return of fan favorite items not on last seasons’ promotional list; on Saturday, October 10th versus Texas, the Aeros will give away a “Best in Texas” t-shirt, on Saturday, January 16th versus Toronto, the Aeros will give away trading cards, on Saturday, February 13th versus Grand Rapids, the team will give away a team poster, and Saturday, April 4th will be a fan appreciation puck. Returning items from last year include a rally towel on opening night, along with magnetic schedules which will be available all of opening weekend when the Aeros face the Texas Stars October 9th and 10th. The 2009-10 Aeros team calendar will be given away on Saturday, October 17th as the Stars return to town to face Houston. On Sunday, January 10th, the Aeros will feature an aluminum lunch kit for Chillypalooza as the Aeros host Rockford, and Saturday, March 20th the Aeros will give away a Cal Clutterbuck bobblehead for “Tough Guy Night” when they host Milwaukee.

The Aeros also return favorite themes from last season including the Susan G. Komen game on Saturday, October 17th, and the second annual Chilly’s Pet Pal’s Game on Sunday, November 22nd. The Aeros will also feature the return of Military Night on Saturday, November 7th, Bikini Night on Saturday, December 26th and Guns & Hoses Night on Monday, December 28th. New themes this year include Michael Jackson Tribune Night on Friday, October 16th, New Moon Night on Wednesday, November 18th, and Singles night on Friday, February 13th. The Aeros have also teamed up with Radio Disney for added family entertainment for Sunday Family Days.

The Aeros open the regular season Friday, October 2nd and Saturday, October 3rd in Manitoba, followed by the return to Toyota Center for Houston’s home opener October 9th against the Texas Stars. For more information visit aeros.com or call 713-974-PUCK (7825).

2009-10 Theme Nights/Promotional Schedule

Date            Day   Opponent            Theme Night/Promo Item
10/09/09     Fri      Texas                   Opening Night- Rally Towel
10/10/09     Sat     Texas                   Hispanic Heritage Night- Best In Texas T-Shirt
10/16/09     Fri      San Antonio         Michael Jackson Tribute- Signature Jackson Glove
10/17/09     Sat     Texas                   Susan G. Komen Night - Aeros Team Calendar

11/07/09     Sat     San Antonio         Military Night- Aeros Camo Baseball Cap
11/15/09     Sun    Chicago               Go Green Night & Dance Clinic/ Family Day
11/18/09     Wed   Peoria                  New Moon Night- Movie Posters
11/20/09     Fri      Milwaukee            Noisemaker Night- Aeros Cowbell
11/22/09     Sun   Milwaukee            2nd Annual Chilly's Pet Pals/Family Day

12/03/09     Thu   San Antonio         Kids Game
12/11/09     Fri     Peoria                  Toys For Tots- Aeros Red Fleece Blanket
12/13/09     Sun   Rockford              Teacher Appreciation/Family Day
12/18/09     Fri     Texas                   Teddy Bear Toss
12/20/09    Sun    Grand Rapids      White Elephant Night
12/26/09    Sat     San Antonio         Bikini Night- Beach Towel
12/28/09    Mon   Syracuse              Guns & Hoses

01/03/10    Sun    Abbotsford           Family Day
01/08/10    Fri      Rockford              Faith Night
01/10/10    Sun    Rockford              Family Day/ Chillypalooza-Aluminum Lunch Kit
01/16/10    Sat     Toronto                Boy Scouts/Canada-Trading Cards

02/13/10    Sat     Grand Rapids      Singles Night! Girl Scouts -Aeros Team Poster
02/14/10    Sun    Chicago               Family Day/ V's Day & Locks of Love
02/27/10    Sat     Texas                   Dance Clinic/ Fans Wear Red- Aeros Dry Fit Shirt

03/05/10    Fri      San Antonio        HAC Jersey/ Fans Wear Red
03/20/10    Sat    Milwaukee           Tough Guy Night-Clutterbuck Bobble
03/21/10    Sun   Milwaukee           Flea Market Night/Family Day

04/02/10    Fri     Chicago               HAC Jersey/Fans Wear Red
04/10/10    Sat    Texas                   HAC JOTB/ Fans Wear Red/Fan Appreciation- Puck

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