From: Ryan Stanzel
Director of Communications
Thursday, April 14, 2005
713.361.7930 (Direct Line)

Aeros can clinch playoff berth Friday on Mike Smith Bobblehead Night

HOUSTON, Texas - The Aeros play their final two regular season home games this weekend, and on Friday they can secure their 10th playoff berth in 11 seasons with a victory against Chicago at 7:35 p.m., a Grand Rapids regulation loss versus Cincinnati, or shootout/overtime losses by both the Aeros and Griffins.

Friday, the first 3,000 fans will receive a Mike Smith Bobblehead. Click here for tickets to see the Aeros take on first-place Chicago in a possible West Division Semifinal preview. The Aeros' Third Jersey auction also ends in the arena Friday. Bidding ends at the end of the first period, and the jerseys will be given away following the game. Also, one lucky fan selected by random seat location will walk away with Marius Holtet's jersey.

Sunday, at 5:05 p.m. against Utah, is Fan Appreciation Night and also an Aeros Family Day. Get four tickets, four pucks, $20 in Toyota Bucks and free parking, all for just $59! Visit www.aeros.com/themenights to order. Username is Family, password is Aeros. Also Sunday, bring your family and friends out for a pre-game block party, beginning at 3:30 p.m. DJ Specialist Mobile Entertainment Company will provide music, and there will be prizes as well. The first 4,000 fans will receive a commemorative puck.


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