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History of the Houston Aeros

Kyle Gipe | March 30, 2022

The Houston Aeros were a member of the now-defunct World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1972-78. They were highly successful, making the playoffs each of their six seasons and won two…

Stars Would Enjoy a State Rival With Houston NHL Franchise

Patrick Smith | November 24, 2020

The Dallas Stars are currently the loneliest team in the NHL. They are no strangers to rivalries, but each is several states away. No other NHL team resides in Texas…

Hockey Community Responds to Harvey

Scott Kline | September 2, 2017

After days of record-breaking rainfall, residents of Houston and many gulf coast communities in Texas and Louisiana are finally experiencing the reprieve of receding flood water. But, with reprieve comes…

No Sophomore Slump for Jonas Brodin

Tim Olewniczak | October 23, 2013

With the Jonas Brothers safely in the rear-view mirror of popular culture, a new Jonas Bro has recently caught the eye of many hockey fans with his potential elite-level defensive…

Iowa “This is Awkward” Wild: Transitioning from the Aeros to the Wild

Mikayla Schmuck | September 23, 2013

With NHL preseason underway, a new AHL season is just around the corner. But this new season brings a big change. Due to a deal gone sour, the forty year…

Marco Scandella: Pleasant Playoff Surprise For Minnesota Wild

Sebastian Egerton-Read | May 7, 2013

The Minnesota Wild enter tonight’s Game 4 match-up against the Chicago Blackhawks full of optimism after Jason Zucker’s overtime strike made it a 2-1 series on Sunday afternoon. While Josh…

Life in Houston No Vacation For Mikael Granlund

Sebastian Egerton-Read | March 21, 2013

  Mikael Granlund was sent back to the AHL’s Houston Aeros towards the beginning of the month after losing his line-up spot with the Minnesota Wild. While the Wild continue…

Darcy Kuemper Demonstrates Minnesota Wild Prospect Depth

Sebastian Egerton-Read | February 13, 2013

A little known goaltending prospect Darcy Kuemper provided the Minnesota Wild with a major bright spot on Tuesday night. The Wild’s offense mustered only one goal in yet another toothless…

The Future of Minnesota Wild Goaltending is a Bright One

Dakota Case | November 25, 2012

Until recent years Minnesota has had a dearth of talent in their goaltending prospect pool. Of the six goaltenders drafted in Doug Risebrough’s regime, only two spent much time with…

Anton Khudobin Bruins Goalie Could Steal the Spotlight

Mike Miccoli | November 24, 2012

By Mike Miccoli, Boston Bruins correspondent There’s a lot to say about Anton Khudobin, the Russian netminder who will serve as Tuukka Rask’s backup once the NHL season resumes. For…

The Five Best Markets for Future NHL Franchises

Ryan Pike | March 13, 2012

Since the National Hockey League’s inception in 1917, the only constant has been change. Aside from the Original Six era, the league has constantly been in a state of flux…

Brett Bulmer Ready to Prove His Worth

Patrick Kearns | July 26, 2011

The expectations for Minnesota Wild prospect Brett Bulmer will begin to increase at the beginning of the 2011-2012 Western Hockey League season. The former second round pick and Prince George…

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