1.17.13

WILD ASSIGN KAMPFER TO AEROS
Houston Hits the Road, Returns home Feb. 1

St. Paul, MN – Minnesota Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher announced on Thursday the National Hockey League (NHL) club has reassigned defenseman Steven Kampfer to the Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League (AHL).

Kampfer has played in 17 games for Houston this season, picking up six assists. The third-year pro has played in 61 NHL games from 2010-2013 for Boston and Minnesota. The 24-year old has seven goals and 15 points over his NHL career. The Ann Arbor native has also suited up in 57 AHL games for Houston and Providence, scoring five goals and totaling 29 AHL points. Kampfer was drafted by the Anaheim Ducks in the fourth round (#93 overall) of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.

Houston embarks on a five-game road trip, starting Saturday at 7 p.m. in Chicago against the Wolves. The team returns to Toyota Center after the All-Star break, hosting Texas on Friday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m.

Aeros season tickets start as low as $9 per seat and may be purchased online at Aeros.com by placing a $100 deposit. Once your order is processed, an Aeros ticket representative will contact you to choose your exact seat location, as well as discuss the payment options. Information on season tickets and mini-plans is also available on the team website at www.aeros.com.  Groups of 15 or more receive a discount on all tickets, to book your group outing to an Aeros game please call 713-974-PUCK (7825).

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• BECOME A HOUSTON AEROS SEASON TICKET HOLDER
For more info on season ticket packages call 713-974-PUCK (7825) or visit www.aeros.com.

• HOUSTON AEROS IN THE COMMUNITY
To schedule an Aeros event, Mascot or Aero Dynamics appearance, contact Gabriel Presas, director of creative game presentation and marketing development, at 713-361-7907 or e-mail gpresas@aeros.com. Those interested may also contact Alicia Kouri, marketing and promotions manager, at 713-361-7955 or email akouri@aeros.com.

• HOUSTON AEROS CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS
To create a customized advertising package for your company contact Joe O’Donnell, director of broadcasting and corporate partnerships, at 713-361-7942 or email at jodonnell@aeros.com.

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