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	Houston Aeros - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Houston Aeros are a hockey team in the American Hockey League.
		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.
		On April 18, 2006, the Aeros stated that they will be returning to their former "bomber" logo associated with the franchise's championship years of the IHL's Turner Cup in the 1998–1999 season and of the AHL's Calder Cup in the 2002–2003 season.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Houston_Aeros (271 words)

	Houston Aeros - Official Website (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Houston Aeros mission is striving for excellence to insure all fans great pride, entertainment and community in being a part of our organization.
		The Houston Aeros are in their 12th season of professional hockey — fourth in the American Hockey League.
		The Houston Aeros entered into a new era prior to the 2003-04 season, when they were bought by the National Hockey League’s Minnesota Wild.
	aeros.com /team/about (188 words)

	The Hidden History of Houston Hockey (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		With the first father and son(s) to play as teammates on a professional team as their cornerstone, the Aeros began what was as close to a "dynasty" as the short lived WHA had.
		The last year of the Aeros franchise was not so much a rollercoaster of emotion as it was a slow taunting slide on the bank of a muddy bayou.
		Either the Houston Aeros would (A) be admitted to the NHL as an expansion team regardless the status of the other WHA teams; (B) an existing NHL team would move to Houston and assume the name "Aeros" (the Colorado team nearly did) or (C) the team would fold and the players contracts would be sold.
	www.houstonhockey.net /page6.html (1313 words)

	Compaq Center (Houston) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The arena, named after computer manufacturer Compaq under a naming rights arrangement, housed the Houston Comets, Houston Aeros, and Houston Rockets until fall 2003.
		This was the first sports arena in the Houston area to be named under a naming rights agreement; in 2000, Reliant Energy, under a naming rights arrangement, renamed the Astrodome (Houston Astrodome, Astrohall, and Astroarena) as Reliant Park, where Reliant Stadium also stands.
		Even a 1981 performance from the rock band Journey at this venue was released as the CD and DVD package Live In Houston 1981 in 2005.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Houston_Compaq_Center (300 words)

	Houston Aeros - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		The team plays their home games in the Toyota Center, which they moved to from the Compaq Center for the 2003-04 season.
		On April 18, 2006, the Aeros stated that they will be returning to their former "bomber" logo associated with the franchise's championship years of the IHL's Turner Cup in the 1998-1999 season and of the AHL's Calder Cup in the 2002-2003 season.
		Houston Aeros, History, Year-by-Year Record, Players of Note, External links and Minnesota Wild.
	www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Houston_Aeros (349 words)

	News - 07/29/2003
		The Aeros will use the ten-year anniversary logo through the 2003-04 season, and will remove the banner for use as the primary logo next year.
		The Aeros will wear their new navy blue jerseys with the white Aeros lettering and the reverse for games on the road.
		The logo features the Aeros' navy blue from the old logo, but things are simpler with powder blue and white the only other colors.
	www.ssur.org /news/items/2003/200307/20030729_HoustonAeros.htm (499 words)

	Houston Aeros
		One of the most successful franchises in the league, the Houston Aeros lived up to the billing of being a cornerstone of the WHA, and for the most part were one of the few shining stars in the league.
		The road to the finals saw the Aeros recieve a bye in the first round, due to the new format of 4 rounds to accomodate the folding of 2 teams.
		Had the NHL approved admission for Houston, it had the potential of becoming one of the staple franchises, a role they lived up to in the WHA.
	www.whahockey.com /aeros.html (1308 words)

	Gordie Howe - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		However, a year later he was offered a contract to play with the Houston Aeros of the newly formed World Hockey Association, who had also signed his sons Mark and Marty to contracts.
		When the WHA folded in 1979 the Hartford Whalers joined the NHL and the 51-year-old Howe signed on for one final season playing in all 80 games of the schedule.
		Careerwise, when his goals and assists from both the NHL and the WHA regular seasons are combined, he ranks first in goals with 975.
	trickmy.net /cgi-bin/nph-proxy.pl/100010A/http/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordie_Howe (1148 words)

	Houston Rockets at SuperTix.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Houston tied with Kansas City for second place in the Midwest behind San Antonio with regular season at 40-42.
		He attended the University of Houston and was drafted 14th overall in the 1983 NBA Draft by the Portland Trail Blazers.
		Houston then began a rebuilding effort, bringing in young guards Cuttino Mobley and Steve Francis, the 2000 co-rookie of the year.
	www.supertix.com /team.php?ID=111 (1923 words)

	InstigatorAlley.com - A Houston Aeros Fan Site
		Aeros management views match those of the parent club and I guess their hands are tied in many respects.
		If the Aeros Charities will not accept the donations, then I will select another appropriate charity to send the money, such as a food bank or shelter or kids (I am open to suggestions and no, a beer blast is not a charity)....
		The Aeros have fallen into a trap that many organizations fall into that they are losing touch with their customer base and seem unable to admit mistakes or learn from them.
	www.instigatoralley.com /board/index.php?act=ST&f=3&t=2336 (5213 words)

	WHA 7576
		Houston 5 at San Diego 3 Don Larway scored three goals and linemate Gord Labossiere had another as the Mariners gave the Aeroes a run for their money in a close one.
		The Aeros were down 2-0 after the first period and then exploded for four goals in the second and three goals in the third to win this one going away.
		Houston manhandles the Whalers in New England and Wayne Rutledge was solid in net for the Aeros.
	members.shaw.ca /wgallamore/stratwha7576.htm (2155 words)

	Dayton Aeros 1972/Houston Aeros 1972-1978
		The Houston Aeros, playing in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1978, were one of the most successful teams in the league.
		The Aeros began to fall apart in the 1977-78 season, after the 1977 merger plans with the NHL fell through.
		Owner Kenneth Schnitzer campaigned to the NHL that either his Aeros would be admitted as an expansion team independent of a merger, or an existing club would relocate to Houston.
	www.geocities.com /braniff73/aeros.html (544 words)

	The Summit in 1974: Team Canada Players
		Born: 8/24/1946 in Trail, BC Don "Smokey" McLeod would be the number 2 goalie on Team Canada.
		After a strong 1972-73 season with the Aeros Don turned in a standout 1973-74 campaign leading the league with a GAA of 2.56 and backstopping Houston to the Avco World Championship that year.
		Houston had been the first "major league" hockey team to give him that chance and he seized the opportunity.
	www.chidlovski.net /1974/74_playersca.asp?playerid=ca01 (189 words)

	Space Center Houston -- Recommendations and Resources (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Bank of America Center, formerly the RepublicBank Center, NCNB Center and the NationsBank Center in Downtown Houston, Texas is a historicist skyscraper, built to resemble a Roaring Twenties building.
		The University of Houston Law Center is an A.B.A. approved law school awarding J.D. (Doctor of Jurisprudence) and L.L.M. degrees.
		The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston was created by the UT System Board of Regents and supported by the Texas Legislature in 1972.
	www.becomingapediatrician.com /health/135/space-center-houston.html (387 words)

	San Diego Mariners
		Three of the losses were to the Aeros and one to the Jets, and San Diego waved goodbye to division title hopes.
		The new ownership of the Mariners decided that one season was enough and sold the franchise to a group of investors who planned on relocating the team to Florida for the coming season.
		It was not to be: the team folded in the summer after five seasons in the WHA, the last three in San Diego.
	members.cox.net /whamariners/public/seasons/frm7677.htm (1079 words)

	HoustonChronicle.com - Photo gallery
		Thirty-eight Houston sports legends will be on hand at the opening ceremonies for Super Bowl XXXVIII: A Houston Salute, Jan. 26 at Reliant Arena.
		In WHA, scored 121 goals and 369 points in four seasons with the Aeros.
		Moment to remember: Scored his first WHA goal 21 seconds into his first game with the Houston Aeros on Sept. 25, 1973.
	www.chron.com /content/chronicle/special/04/superbowl/heroes/gallery/photo34.html (150 words)

	Legends of Hockey -- NHL Player Search -- Player -- Frank Hughes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		During his career he was better known for his offensive prowess in the WHA and the minor leagues.
		Born in Fernie, BC, Hughes was taken 43rd overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1969.
		Traded to Phoenix (WHA) by Houston (WHA) with Andre Hinse for John Gray, Al McLeod and Neil Lyseng, December, 1976.
	www.legendsofhockey.net:8080 /LegendsOfHockey/jsp/SearchPlayer.jsp?player=13032 (268 words)

	Seven Seasons: WHA, 1972-1979 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		WHA Stars and Team Canada 1974 in the
		The World Hockey Association began its first season in 1972-73 as a 12-team rival of the 56-year-old NHL.
		The WHA played for the AVCO World Trophy in its seven playoff finals (Avco Financial Services underwrote the playoffs).
	www.chidlovski.com /personal/1974/wha (62 words)

	Winnipeg Jets (1972-1996)
		However, with the WHA's first championship on the line the Jets would run out of gas as they were beaten by the New England Whalers in 5 games.
		In the AVCO Cup Finals the Jets would again dominate sweeping the 20tim defending Champion Houston Aeros led by Gordie Howe in 4 straight to claim their first ever WHA Championship, closing the series out with a dominating 9-1 win on May 27th.
		Publicly owned since 1974 the Jets are required to be purchased by a private investor upon joining the NHL as a group led by Barry Shenkarow purchases the team from Jets fans who proudly paid $25 a share to buy a piece of the team.
	www.sportsecyclopedia.com /nhl/winnipeg/winjets.html (2485 words)

	Game Details (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Jets advanced to the finals to compete for the first WHA championship, thanks to a 3-0 victory over the Houston Aeros to complete the four-game sweep of the second round series.
		Beaudin then sped up the middle, pulled away from Aeros defensemen John Schella and Gord Kannegssier and put a shot past Wayne Rutledge’s arm to open the scoring at the 14:20 mark of the first period, a goal which proved to be the game-winner.
		Early in the third period, Hornung scored the goal, which took the life out of the Aeros, as he put a backhand through a crowd and into the net to give the Jets a 2-0 lead.
	www.curtiswalker.com /jets/games3.asp?gameid=635 (301 words)

	Exploits of the WHA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		In pursuit of younger talent the WHA began raiding the junior leagues, something the NHL did not do.
		Finally, the WHA was willing to set aside the xenophobic stereotypes regarding Europeans and introduced stars like Anders Hedberg, Ulf Nilsson and Kent Nilsson to North America.
		Whether you remember the WHA well or are encountering the league for the first time, "The Rebel League" is definitely worth checking out.
	www.bismarcktribune.com /articles/2006/01/25/news/columnists/babiarz/108300.txt (461 words)

	Houston Aeros goaltending history : Ernie Wakely
		Led the WHA in minutes played (3381), ties (4) and shots against (1754) (CIN and HOU).
		Named on the WHA Second All-Star Team, 1978 (CIN and HOU).
		Holds Aeros goaltending record for season most points...
	www.goaliesarchive.com /wha/houston/wakely.html (125 words)

	Legends of Hockey -- NHL Player Search -- Player -- Rich Preston (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Instead, they jumped to the WHA's Houston Aeros where the prospect of playing with Gordie Howe looked more rewarding than toiling in the minors.
		So Preston launched a successful four-year stint in Houston where he developed into an outstanding two-way player who, as he put himself, was a jack-of-all-trades and master of none.
		During the playoffs, Preston was stellar, being voted as the MVP of the tournament.
	www.legendsofhockey.net:8080 /LegendsOfHockey/jsp/SearchPlayer.jsp?player=14038 (408 words)

	Houston Aeros goaltending history : Wayne Rutledge
		Member of the Avco Cup champions Houston Aeros, 1974, 1975...
		Holds Aeros goaltending record for career most games played, career most minutes played, career most losses, career most ties, career most goals allowed, career most shots faced, career most penalty minutes and season most penalty minutes...
		Shares with Ernie Wakely Aeros record foe career most points, season most ties and season most shutouts.
	www.goaliesarchive.com /wha/houston/rutledge.html (99 words)

	ESPN.com - Page2 - The Howe-To Guide to Hockey Comebacks
		After I came out of retirement at 45 to play for the World Hockey Association's Houston Aeros in 1973, there were a few days at training camp when I pondered the possibility that I had made the biggest mistake of my career.
		I remember Aeros coach Bill Dineen announcing we were going to have two-a-day practices, and I thought that they would either kill me or cure me. Well, as soon as we started hitting the ice twice a day, I felt like I had never been away.
		What he didn't know, of course, was that it had been Colleen's idea for the Aeros to draft our sons in the first place.
	espn.go.com /page2/s/howe/001219.html (1093 words)

	WHA Games and Hilite Tapes
		This is a great WHA rare complete game featuring future and former Nhlers including Terry Ruskowski, John Tonelli, Dave Keon, Mark Howe and two of the “Hanson” brothers from the movie Slapshot.
		Houston Aeros Hilites: - 2 hours and 40 minutes of great hilites including segments put together by the team and live footage against the New England Whalers, Quebec Nordiques, Winnipeg Jets, Edmonton Oilers, Cincinatti Stingers and a complete second period against the Birmingham Bulls.
		To top things off we close the video with a great WHA segment “Get A Job” which is a hilite film on the Quebec Nordiques of the WHA featuring hilites and interviews including comments from Hall Of Famer and the Nordiques first coach, Maurice “Rocket” Richard.
	www.webspawner.com /users/hockeyclassics4u/whagamesandhili.html (1265 words)

	Houston Teams American Hockey League Minor League Leagues Ice Hockey Hockey Sports
		Duffy said James initially considered the Rockets the front-runner but now is torn between the interest all three teams have shown.
		Houston has three consecutive draws and only two goals in those...
		Houston athletes are off to Gay Games in ChicagoHoustonvoice.com, TX - 14 hours ago...
	www.iaswww.com /ODP/Sports/Hockey/Ice_Hockey/Leagues/Minor_League/American_Hockey_League/Teams/Houston (464 words)

	San Diego Mariners
		The Mariners set a WHA record in a 8-8 overtime tie overtime tie with the Indianapolis Racers at San Diego.
		Due to the relocation of the Denver Spurs to Ottawa on January 2 and the subsequent folding of the Civics on January 17 the WHA altered the schedule of the remaining franchises in order to assure that all clubs played at least an 80 game schedule.
		To add to this complexity, the Minnesota Fighting Saints folded on February 27 thus forcing the WHA schedule to be revised yet again.
	members.cox.net /whamariners/public/seasons/frm7576.htm (1183 words)

	WHA History quiz
		Who was the first ever scoring champion of the WHA in 72-73?
		It was the most goal ever scored by a player in one season in the history of the WHA.
		Who was the last scoring champion of the WHA in their final season?
	www.funtrivia.com /playquiz/quiz16446112d5820.html (240 words)

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