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| City: | Houston, Texas |
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| League: | American Hockey League |
| Conference: | Western Conference |
| Division: | West Division |
| Founded: | 1994 (in the IHL) |
| Home Arena: | Toyota Center |
| Colors: | Green and Red |
| Owner(s): | Minnesota Sports and Entertainment |
| General Manager: | Tom Lynn |
| Head Coach: | Kevin Constantine |
| Media: | Houston Chronicle |
| Affiliates: | Minnesota Wild (NHL) Texas Wildcatters (ECHL) Austin Ice Bats (CHL) |
| Franchise history | |
| 1994 to 2001 (IHL): | Houston Aeros |
| 2001 to present (AHL): | Houston Aeros |
| Championships | |
| Regular Season Titles: | 1 IHL (1998–99) 0 AHL |
| Division Championships: | 1 IHL (1998–99) 1 AHL (2002–03) |
| Conference Championships: | 1 (2002–03) |
| Turner Cups: | 1 (1998–99) |
| Calder Cups: | 1 (2002–03) |
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History
The Houston Aeros were an expansion team in the International Hockey League in 1994. The International Hockey League (IHL was a minor Professional Ice hockey league in the United States and Canada from 1945 to 2001 The team's name is an homage to the Houston Aeros of the World Hockey Association in the 1970s, one of the teams Gordie Howe played for in the WHA. The Houston Aeros were a professional Ice hockey team in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1978 The World Hockey Association (French Association Mondiale de Hockey) was a professional Ice hockey league that operated in North America from 1972 Gordon "Gordie" Howe, OC (born March 31 1928 in Floral, Saskatchewan) is a former professional Ice hockey player from Canada The Aeros were the second IHL team to be named after a WHA franchise, the first being the Phoenix Roadrunners (IHL); unlike the Roadrunners, who used the same logo as their WHA predecessor, the IHL Aeros used a new logo, a bomber flying over the team name (essentially their current logo). Phoenix Roadrunners (disambiguationThe Phoenix Roadrunners were a Minor league professional Ice hockey team in the International Hockey League. The Aeros would defeat the Orlando Solar Bears to win the 1999 Turner Cup, following an impressive 54-win season. The Orlando Solar Bears were a Professional Ice hockey team based out of Orlando Florida that played their home games at the TD Waterhouse Centre
The Aeros were one of six IHL teams to join the AHL in 2001 when the IHL folded. The AHL version of the Aeros would go on to win the 2003 Calder Cup. The Calder Cup is awarded annually to the playoff champion of the American Hockey League. They are the AHL affiliate of the Minnesota Wild. The Minnesota Wild are a professional Ice hockey team based in Saint Paul Minnesota.
The team plays their home games in the Toyota Center, which they moved to from the Compaq Center for the 2003–04 season. The Toyota Center is an indoor arena located at 1510 Polk Street in Downtown Houston, Texas. The Lakewood Church Central Campus is a house of worship in Houston Texas.
In 2003, the Aeros replaced their original bomber logo, carried over from their IHL days, to a new logo featuring a forward-facing modern fighter jet below a bold "AEROS", and using the WHA Aeros' colors of light and dark blue. In 2005, as part of their affiliation with the Wild, the Aeros changed their colors to the Wild's forest green and Iron Range red. For the former USAF Bomber base in North Queensland and the National Park See Iron Range Australia The Iron Range and Arrowhead On April 18, 2006, the team announced that the 2006–07 season would see the Aeros return to their original bomber logo associated with their championship seasons, with only minor color alterations; the blue elements of the original logo were replaced with green.
Season-by-season results
- Houston Aeros 1994–2001 (International Hockey League (1945–2001))
- Houston Aeros 2001–Present
Regular season
| Season | Games | Won | Lost | Tied | OTL | SOL | Points | Goals for |
Goals against |
Standing |
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| 1994–95 | 81 | 38 | 35 | — | 8 | — | 84 | 272 | 283 | 2nd, Central |
| 1995–96 | 82 | 29 | 45 | — | 8 | — | 66 | 262 | 328 | 5th, Central |
| 1996–97 | 82 | 44 | 30 | — | 8 | — | 96 | 247 | 228 | 2nd, Southwest |
| 1997–98 | 82 | 50 | 22 | — | 10 | — | 110 | 268 | 214 | 2nd, Southwest |
| 1998–99 | 82 | 54 | 15 | — | 13 | — | 121 | 307 | 209 | 1st, Southwest |
| 1999–00 | 82 | 44 | 29 | — | 9 | — | 97 | 219 | 197 | 3rd, Western |
| 2000–01 | 82 | 42 | 32 | — | 8 | — | 92 | 229 | 245 | 2nd, Western |
| 2001–02 | 80 | 39 | 26 | 10 | 5 | — | 93 | 234 | 232 | 2nd, West |
| 2002–03 | 80 | 47 | 23 | 7 | 3 | — | 104 | 266 | 222 | 1st, West |
| 2003–04 | 80 | 28 | 34 | 14 | 4 | — | 74 | 197 | 220 | 4th, West |
| 2004–05 | 80 | 40 | 28 | — | 6 | 6 | 93 | 212 | 195 | 4th, West |
| 2005–06 | 80 | 50 | 24 | — | 3 | 3 | 106 | 285 | 242 | 2nd, West |
| 2006–07 | 80 | 27 | 43 | — | 4 | 6 | 64 | 205 | 269 | 7th, West |
| 2007–08 | 80 | 45 | 29 | — | 2 | 4 | 96 | 206 | 183 | 3rd, West |
Playoffs
| Season | Prelim | 1st round | 2nd round | 3rd round | Finals |
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| 1994–95 | — | L, 1–3, PHX | — | — | — |
| 1995–96 | Out of playoffs. The International Hockey League (IHL was a minor Professional Ice hockey league in the United States and Canada from 1945 to 2001 The 2001-02 AHL season was the 66th season of the American Hockey League. The 2002-03 AHL season was the 67th season of the American Hockey League. The 2003-04 AHL season was the 68th season of the American Hockey League. The 2004-05 AHL season was the 69th season of the American Hockey League. The 2005–06 AHL season was the 70th season of the American Hockey League. The 2006-07 AHL season was the 71st season of the American Hockey League. The 2007-08 AHL season is the 72nd season of the American Hockey League. | ||||
| 1996–97 | — | W, 3–0, LV | W, 4–1, SA | L, 1–4, LB | — |
| 1997–98 | — | L, 1–3, MIL | — | — | — |
| 1998–99 | — | W, 3–2, LB | W, 4–3, CHI | — | W, 4–3, ORL |
| 1999–00 | — | W, 4–1, UT | L, 2–4, CHI | — | — |
| 2000–01 | — | L, 3–4, MTB | — | — | — |
| 2001–02 | — | W, 3–2, UT | W, 4–0, HER | L, 1–4, CHI | — |
| 2002–03 | — | W, 3–0, MIL | W, 4–2, NOR | W, 4–3, GR | W, 4–3, HAM |
| 2003–04 | L, 0–2, CIN | — | — | — | — |
| 2004–05 | — | L, 1–4, CHI | — | — | — |
| 2005–06 | — | W, 4–0, PEO | L, 0–4, MIL | — | — |
| 2006–07 | Out of playoffs. The Las Vegas Thunder were an independent professional Ice hockey team competing in the International Hockey League. The San Antonio Dragons were a Minor league professional Ice hockey team in the International Hockey League for two seasons in 1996–97 and 1997–98 Suspension of operations On April 20, 2007 the ECHL announced the suspension of the team's operations citing an item from the league's recent board of governors' meeting The Milwaukee Admirals are a professional Ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. Suspension of operations On April 20, 2007 the ECHL announced the suspension of the team's operations citing an item from the league's recent board of governors' meeting The Chicago Wolves are a professional hockey team playing in the American Hockey League. The Orlando Solar Bears were a Professional Ice hockey team based out of Orlando Florida that played their home games at the TD Waterhouse Centre This is about the defunct IHL/AHL team that folded in 2005 For the current ECHL team see Utah Grizzlies. The Chicago Wolves are a professional hockey team playing in the American Hockey League. The Manitoba Moose are a professional Ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The 2001-02 AHL season was the 66th season of the American Hockey League. This is about the defunct IHL/AHL team that folded in 2005 For the current ECHL team see Utah Grizzlies. The Hershey Bears are a professional Ice hockey team playing in the American Hockey League. The Chicago Wolves are a professional hockey team playing in the American Hockey League. The 2002-03 AHL season was the 67th season of the American Hockey League. The Milwaukee Admirals are a professional Ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The Norfolk Admirals are a minor professional Ice hockey team in the American Hockey League, and affiliate of the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Grand Rapids Griffins are a hockey team in the American Hockey League. The Hamilton Bulldogs are an Ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The 2003-04 AHL season was the 68th season of the American Hockey League. The Cincinnati Mighty Ducks were an Ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The 2004-05 AHL season was the 69th season of the American Hockey League. The Chicago Wolves are a professional hockey team playing in the American Hockey League. The 2005–06 AHL season was the 70th season of the American Hockey League. The Peoria Rivermen are an Ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The Milwaukee Admirals are a professional Ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The 2006-07 AHL season was the 71st season of the American Hockey League. | ||||
| 2007–08 | — | L, 1–4, RFD | — | — | — |
Franchise Records
- Single season
- Goals: 47
Patrick O'Sullivan (2005–06) - Assists: 88
Brian Wiseman (1998–99) - Points: 110 Kirby Law (2005–06)
- Penalty Minutes: 333 Gord Donnelly (1995–96)
- GAA: 2. The 2007-08 AHL season is the 72nd season of the American Hockey League. This page is for the American Hockey League team For its United Hockey League predecessor see Rockford IceHogs (UHL. Patrick O'Sullivan may refer to Patrick O'Sullivan (hockey player Patrick B Brian Wiseman (born July 13, 1971 in Chatham, Ontario, Canada) was a Canadian Ice hockey forward and college Kirby Law (born March 11, 1977, in McCreary, Manitoba) is a professional Canadian Ice hockey player with the Minnesota Wild Gord Donnelly (born April 5, 1962 in Montreal, Quebec) is a former Ice hockey defenceman. 01 Josh Harding (2004–05)
- SV%: . Josh Harding (born June 18, 1984, in Regina, Saskatchewan) is a Canadian professional Ice hockey Goaltender 930 Josh Harding (2004–05)
- Career
- Career Goals: 132 Mark Freer
- Career Assists: 210 Mark Freer
- Career Points: 342 Mark Freer
- Career Penalty Minutes: 724 Trent Cull
- Career Goaltending Wins: 126 Frederic Chabot
- Career Shutouts: 18 Frederic Chabot
- Career Games: 469 Mark Freer
- Retired Numbers
- 9 Gordie Howe (1973-77)
External links
- Houston Aeros Official Site
- The Internet Hockey Database - Houston Aeros (AHL)
- The Internet Hockey Database - Houston Aeros (IHL)
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| Baseball | MLB: Houston Astros, CBL: Bay Area Toros |
| Basketball | NBA: Houston Rockets, WNBA: Houston Comets, ABA: Houston Takers |
| Football | NFL: Houston Texans, IFL: Katy Ruff Riders, af2: Texas Copperheads, APFL: Conroe Storm, NAFL: Houston Sharks, Montgomery County Bulls, Bay Area Gamblers, IIFA: Harris County Militia, Galveston Tidalwave, WPFL: Houston Energy |
| Australian Rules Football | USAFL: Houston Lonestars |
| Soccer | MLS: Houston Dynamo, PDL: Houston Leones |
| Hockey | AHL: Houston Aeros |
| Tennis | WTT: Houston Wranglers |
| College athletics (NCAA Division I) |
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