Podcast appearances and mentions of Houston Aeros

Date: December 11, 2024Name of podcast: Backstage Pass RadioS7: E11: Paul Dyck - A Tale of Canadian Roots and Texan Ice SHOW SUMMARY:Join me, Randy Hulsey, as we explore the untold stories of hockey with the remarkable Paul Dyck, who takes us back to his days with the Houston Aeros in the 90s. Experience the surprising growth of hockey in a warm city like Houston and learn how a team once breathed life into an unexpected hockey scene. Paul shares the perks of being a player in such an environment, from the joy of year-round golfing to the unique camaraderie that defined their journey, all while contrasting the Canadian influence with the Texan landscape.  Paul takes us on his personal journey from Steinbach, Manitoba, showcasing his path from a passionate young player to being drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins. Reliving his early days, Paul opens up about his grandfather's impactful role in nurturing his love for hockey, and the awe-inspiring moment of joining a team filled with legends like Mario Lemieux and Jaromir Jagr. Along the way, he offers insights into the evolution of hockey dynamics, the modern versatility of defensemen, and the pivotal role work ethic plays in shaping a player's career.  Dive into Paul's transition from player to coach, drawing lessons from influential figures like Dave Tippett, while examining the decline of the once-dominant fight culture in hockey. This episode isn't just about the game; it's a heartfelt journey filled with personal anecdotes, leadership lessons, and advice for aspiring athletes and coaches. We wrap up with a trip down memory lane, celebrating the rich history of hockey legends and the off-ice hobbies that have shaped our lives, leaving listeners with both nostalgia and inspiration.Sponsor Link:WWW.ECOTRIC.COMWWW.SIGNAD.COMWWW.RUNWAYAUDIO.COM Backstage Pass Radio Social Media Handles:Facebook - @backstagepassradiopodcast @randyhulseymusicInstagram - @Backstagepassradio @randyhulseymusicTwitter - @backstagepassPC @rhulseymusicWebsite - backstagepassradio.com and randyhulsey.comArtist(s) Web Pagehttps://www.steinbachpistons.ca/ Call to actionWe ask our listeners to like, share, and subscribe to the show and the artist's social media pages. This enables us to continue pushing great content to the consumer.   Thank you for being a part of Backstage Pass Radio  Your Host, Randy Hulsey 

Well it happens sometimes, when I do an interview with someone, the hour flys by and we don't even come close to finishing the hockey journey of the individual. I thought I'd have to wait weeks to get back on Mr. Sloan's schedule, but I got that lane to the net and here we are a few days later, ready to tap into part 2 of his hockey journey. Here's where we left off. He's new to the professional game, was asked to move from a life-time of playing defense, up to playing forward in the minors from time to time with the Houston Aeros. Caught the attention of the Dallas Stars brass his second year, and was offered an NHL contract at the end of that campaign. We know from part one, that he jumped on a rocket ship when he signed with the Stars, playing in their final 12 regular season games, and most of their NHL playoff games, capping off an unbelievable year by winning the Stanley cup. If you're ready to get wowed & inspired a second time with Blake Sloan, well grab the beverage of your choice and settle into part two of his story, Here we go :) To learn more about Blake Sloan - https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=5010 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blake_Sloan For more information regarding Coach Lance Pitlick Online Hockey Training Largest Online Data-Base Off-Ice Stickhandling, Passing and Shooting Drills https://www.onlinehockeytraining.com/ In-person lessons with Coach Lance https://www.sweethockeycoach.com/

On Friday's show: An unmanned spacecraft built by a Houston company has landed on the moon, making it the first commercial landing on the lunar surface and the first American spacecraft to make a soft landing there since the Apollo program ended in the 1970s. We learn about the landing and what the Odysseus lander will do during its mission. Also this hour: Saturday is Hockey Day in Houston. An event at Saint Arnold Brewery is designed to promote hockey at all levels in the Houston area. We reflect on some of Houston's hockey history with a former player from the Houston Aeros, we discuss where and how hockey is being played in Greater Houston, and we get the latest on more serious talks about bringing an NHL team here. Then, we meet some of the local artists creating installations for the Houston location of Meow Wolf. And, from the Houston-filmed movie Reality Bites turning 30 years old, to John Oliver making Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas a unique offer, we discuss The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.

Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr asks USA Today Texans Analyst John Crumpler which 5 Linebackers the Texans should target in Free Agency & what defensive linemen he'd sign over Jonathan Greenard. Plus, we get into Jose Abreu new Pilates hobby, Jeremy Peña's new batting stance & we're joined by Houston Aeros great Jack Stanfield who tells about Hockey Day in Houston coming this Saturday February 24th.(1:30) Is Frankie Luvu best LB option in Free Agency?(3:32) Is Azeez Al-Shaair a great LB option for Texans?(5:06) Should Texans bring Blake Cashman back?(6:26) Is Jordyn Brooks a great value?(7:20) Is Bobby Wagner a good option?(8:03) Can Texans afford Patrick Queen?(10:50) Is Lavonte David too old?(12:30) Any Running Backs or Defensive Tackles Texans should go after?(13:50) Who should Texans Franchise Tag?(17:50) Jeremy Peña new batting stance?(19:00) Jose Abreu takes up Pilates?(20:53) Houston Aeros legend Jack Stanfield on Hockey Day in Houston(24:04) Any hope for NHL or minor league hockey team in Houston?Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & GoogleTiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobertX @HSTPodcast #texans #astros #hockeyday

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show discuss the future of the Houston Astros with key players moving closer to free agency. Ross also recaps his visit to Astros spring training at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in Florida. According to an article from Bloomberg, Tilman Fertitta, owner of the Rockets, has renewed conversations with the NHL on bringing a team to Houston. Professional hockey has not been in the city since 2013 when the minor-league Houston Aeros relocated to Iowa. Could Houston host an NHL team within the decade? Matt and Ross break down which NFL players could be franchise-tagged, give their Gut Feelings, tell people to Shut Yo Bum Ass Up, Ain't Nobody Got Time and more.

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show discuss the future of the Houston Astros with key players moving closer to free agency. Ross also recaps his visit to Astros spring training at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in Florida. According to an article from Bloomberg, Tilman Fertitta, owner of the Rockets, has renewed conversations with the NHL on bringing a team to Houston. Professional hockey has not been in the city since 2013 when the minor-league Houston Aeros relocated to Iowa. Could Houston host an NHL team within the decade? Matt and Ross break down which NFL players could be franchise-tagged, give their Gut Feelings, tell people to Shut Yo Bum Ass Up, Ain't Nobody Got Time and more.

Host Robert Land asks original Houston Aeros Forward Jack Stanfield what it was like to play with 'Mr. Hockey' Gordie Howe, his sons Mark & Marty, John Tonelli, Terry Ruskowski & the original WHA Houston Aeros - who celebrate their 50th anniversary. 1:00 - Aeros Reunion1:48 - What were Aeros fans like?2:58 - Playing in Sam Houston Colesium3:25 - Stanfield's hockey career8:28 - Integrating hockey with Willie O'Ree9:10 - How did Gordie Howe & his sons come to the Aeros?13:20 - What was it like to play with Gordie Howe?18:38 - How was Gordie Howe with Houston fans?20:30 - What was it like to play with a teenage Mark Howe?22:08 - What do you remember about 4 time World Cup Champ John Tonelli? 25:25 - How good were the Aeros compared to NHL teams?27:25 - Why didn't the Aeros end up in the NHL?32:35 - What made Aeros so special?Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & GoogleTiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobertTwitter @HSTPodcast @ShaunBijani#Aeros #GordieHowe #JackStanfield

This week the I am reading from Nicole Strickland's book 'The Afterlife Chronicles: Exploring the Connection Between Life, Death and Beyond' and Mike Damante's book 'Above the Fold and the Fringe: How UAPs Became Mainstream News'. NicoleWhat happens to us when we die? Does the human soul survive death? How can we communicate with loved ones in the spirit world? Are those residing beyond the veil in some faraway land or are they close by and within our reach? These are age-old questions permeating our collective consciousness. These queries not only entice humanity to understand the hereafter but also to connect with those dwelling within it.We're in a time of transition where individuals are embracing the notion of life after death.Each of the topics and stories presented in The Afterlife Chronicles, harmoniously unite as a gateway to the connective bridge between mortality and the afterlife. Crafted by highly respected afterlife and paranormal researcher Nicole Strickland, this heartfelt book reads like a love letter to the hereafter and provides the motivation, purpose, and know-how to further understand the profound relationship between both worlds.In this book, you'll read about:• Recognizing the signs of and reasons why the spirit world reaches out to the living and vice versa• The afterlife according to various cultures• The influence of the Spiritualist movement on modern-day spirit communication and paranormal research• The role of intuition and mind/body/spirit in connecting with the afterlife• Examining the profound connectedness between the living and spirit worlds• Near-death experiences and the keys to understanding life after death• Theories on the survival of human consciousness after death• Common misconceptions of the afterlife• Traditional and alternative methods to communicate with the spirit world• The power of spirit guides in fostering the connection between mortality and the afterlife• How moving through grief and loss can help you further connect with departed loved onesFinally, the many contributors who opted to share their accounts and stories with the spirit world and beyond will further entice you to learn more about the deeply interwoven union between mortality and those across the veil on the other side.Perhaps, you've had a heartfelt experience with a loved one in the afterlife and don't know where to turn. Look no further as The Afterlife Chronicles will encourage you to openly share your story and in turn, will motivate others to share theirs. Similar to a domino effect, more people will become aware of and learn more about the beautiful rapport between both worlds.If you're curious about the enigmatic wonders of the afterlife, you'll be enchanted by The Afterlife Chronicles: Exploring the Connection between Life, Death, and Beyond.Beyond, where physical death is not an end, but a beginning.BioNicole Strickland is a well-respected afterlife & paranormal researcher, author, podcaster, and speaker from San Diego, California. She is the founder, director, and case manager of the San Diego Paranormal Research Society (SDPRS). Nicole is the Ghost Research Society's California Coordinator and is a consultant to other investigative teams. Since 2011, she has co-hosted the “Spirits of the Adobe” tours at the iconic Rancho Buena Vista Adobe. Blending her love of history, paranormal studies, and writing, Nicole has written several books, including Field Guide to Southern California Hauntings, The Haunted Queen of the Seas: The Living Legend of the RMS Queen Mary, Spirited Queen Mary: Her Haunted Legend, RMS Queen Mary: Voices from Her Voyages, San Diego's Most Haunted: The Historical Legacy and Paranormal Marvels of America's Finest City, Spirits of Rancho Buena Vista Adobe, Max and Kayli: Two Remarkable Felines Forever Imprinted on My Heart and The Afterlife Chronicles: Exploring the Connection Between Life, Death, and Beyond. She is also a writer and contributor to Paranormal Underground Magazine.Nicole gives presentations about a variety of paranormal topics at conferences, events, and libraries. She has presented at some of the best-known conventions, such as the Oregon Ghost Conference, Port Gamble Ghost Conference, Troy Taylor's Haunted America Conference, Maritime Ghost Conference of San Diego, Preston Castle Benefit Paracon, Ghost Fest IV aboard the Queen Mary, and Strange Escapes, among others. She is represented non-exclusively by RK Entertainment. Nicole has been featured in a myriad of media outlets discussing her work as a paranormal researcher. These include several San Diego newspapers, magazines, and news programs, such as Good Morning San Diego, San Diego Living, KPBS Evening Edition, and Channel 8 Evening Edition. Nicole also appeared in the documentary All Around Us: Inside the Life of Psychic Medium Seth Michael; she has interviewed for nationally televised programs, including My Ghost Story: Caught on Camera, Travel Channel's Ghost Stories, and Famously Afraid. She has appeared on hundreds of radio shows and podcasts. Along with Todd Bates, Nicole co-hosts Haunted Voices Radio, one of the longest-running radio programs featuring a plethora of guests from all areas of the supernatural. In late 2020, she debuted her radio show The Afterlife Chronicles, which was selected by Feedspot as one of the top 25 programs on the afterlife. Nicole holds a B.A. degree from the University of Arizona (go Wildcats!) and an M.S. degree from National University. You can visit her websites at http://www.authornicolestrickland.com http://www.sandiegoparanormalresearch.com Amazon link http://rb.gy/kkui7Mike DamanteAbove the Fold and the Fringe: How UAPs Became Mainstream News goes behind the scenes of the infamous New York Times article, and examines the history of UAPs in news media, and explores the significance of the impact these stories can and have had. With interviews from the journalists behind some of the biggest UAP stories like the New York Times Leslie Kean and Ralph Blumenthal, POLITICO's Bryan Bender, KLAS-TV's George Knapp, Popular Mechanics Tim McMillan, and others, learn how the news industry works, and get insight into some of the biggest paranormal stories ever.This book also looks at some of the important figures who have culturally and historically changed the conversation on UAPs for the better with exclusive interviews with Jacques Vallee, Luis Elizondo, Whitley Strieber, Tom DeLonge, William Shatner, Jeffrey Kripal, Colm Kelleher,and military witnesses.Mike Damante is an author, journalist and award-winning educator. He is the author of the 2021 coffee table book “Hey Suburbia: A Guide To The Emo/Pop-Punk Rise.” In 2023, his book “Above the Fold and the Fringe: How UAPs Became Mainstream News” was published. Damante is the author of the non-fiction trilogy of the paranormal “Punk rock and UFOs” series “Punk rock and UFOs: Stranger Than Fiction," “Punk rock and UFOs: True Believers" and "Punk Rock and UFOs: Cryptozoology Meets Anarchy." In 2019 he released his first YA fiction novel “Pumpkin Spice and Nothing Nice.” Damante previously worked for the Houston Chronicle as a copy editor, writer, reporter and web producer, and has interviewed bands and musicians like blink-182, the Descendents, Bad Religion, Taking Back Sunday, Tom DeLonge,/ Angels & Airwaves, Donald Glover, Tegan and Sara, Aerosmith, Alkaline Trio, the Get Up Kids, AFI, B.o.B and countless others. He's covered large events like the X-Games, Warped Tour, Free Press Summerfest, Wizard World Comic Con, San Diego Comic Con, NBA All-Star weekend, and has written for their 29-95, Peep, Guy Stuff, MIKED, and more Hearst blogs. Damante also served as the co-beat writer for the American Hockey League's Houston Aeros during the 2012-2013 season for chron.com. He's interviewed former government officials like Luis Elizondo, Nimitz encounter witnesses Kevin Day and Sean Cahill, New York Times journalists Leslie Kean and Ralph Blumenthal, computer scientist Jacques Vallee, authors Whitley Strieber, Diana Pasulka, Peter Levenda, William Shatner, Tom DeLonge, Professor Jeffrey Kripal, military witnesses of UAP events, and many more big names. He's appeared on the New York Times, USA Today, FOX 26 Houston, Spectrum News Austin, Coast To Coast AM, Den of Geek, Hi My Name Is Mark, the Mike Herrera podcast, and countless other TV, radio and podcast programs. Amazon http://rb.gy/bi6vlhttps://www.punkrockandufos.com/https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/pastlivespodcast

This week I have two guests. In the first half I am talking to Mike Damante about his book 'Above the Fold and the Fringe: How UAPs Became Mainstream News'.In the second half I am talking to Chris Bledsoe about his book 'UFO of God: The Extraordinary True Story of Chris Bledsoe'.Mike DamanteAbove the Fold and the Fringe: How UAPs Became Mainstream News goes behind the scenes of the infamous New York Times article, and examines the history of UAPs in news media, and explores the significance of the impact these stories can and have had. With interviews from the journalists behind some of the biggest UAP stories like the New York Times Leslie Kean and Ralph Blumenthal, POLITICO's Bryan Bender, KLAS-TV's George Knapp, Popular Mechanics Tim McMillan, and others, learn how the news industry works, and get insight into some of the biggest paranormal stories ever.This book also looks at some of the important figures who have culturally and historically changed the conversation on UAPs for the better with exclusive interviews with Jacques Vallee, Luis Elizondo, Whitley Strieber, Tom DeLonge, William Shatner, Jeffrey Kripal, Colm Kelleher,and military witnesses.Mike Damante is an author, journalist and award-winning educator. He is the author of the 2021 coffee table book “Hey Suburbia: A Guide To The Emo/Pop-Punk Rise.” In 2023, his book “Above the Fold and the Fringe: How UAPs Became Mainstream News” was published. Damante is the author of the non-fiction trilogy of the paranormal “Punk rock and UFOs” series “Punk rock and UFOs: Stranger Than Fiction," “Punk rock and UFOs: True Believers" and "Punk Rock and UFOs: Cryptozoology Meets Anarchy." In 2019 he released his first YA fiction novel “Pumpkin Spice and Nothing Nice.” Damante previously worked for the Houston Chronicle as a copy editor, writer, reporter and web producer, and has interviewed bands and musicians like blink-182, the Descendents, Bad Religion, Taking Back Sunday, Tom DeLonge,/ Angels & Airwaves, Donald Glover, Tegan and Sara, Aerosmith, Alkaline Trio, the Get Up Kids, AFI, B.o.B and countless others. He's covered large events like the X-Games, Warped Tour, Free Press Summerfest, Wizard World Comic Con, San Diego Comic Con, NBA All-Star weekend, and has written for their 29-95, Peep, Guy Stuff, MIKED, and more Hearst blogs. Damante also served as the co-beat writer for the American Hockey League's Houston Aeros during the 2012-2013 season for chron.com. He's interviewed former government officials like Luis Elizondo, Nimitz encounter witnesses Kevin Day and Sean Cahill, New York Times journalists Leslie Kean and Ralph Blumenthal, computer scientist Jacques Vallee, authors Whitley Strieber, Diana Pasulka, Peter Levenda, William Shatner, Tom DeLonge, Professor Jeffrey Kripal, military witnesses of UAP events, and many more big names.He's appeared on the New York Times, USA Today, FOX 26 Houston, Spectrum News Austin, Coast To Coast AM, Den of Geek, Hi My Name Is Mark, the Mike Herrera podcast, and countless other TV, radio and podcast programs.Amazon http://rb.gy/bi6vlhttps://www.punkrockandufos.com/Chris BledsoeChris, a deeply religious family man and successful business owner from North Carolina was on the verge of the unthinkable after losing everything in the 2007 financial crisis and suffering from a debilitating chronic disease. Fishing along the banks of the Cape Fear River with three co-workers and his teenage son, he walks away from the group and cries out to God in a desperate prayer for help. Suddenly, a UFO appears and saves his life and cures him of his illness. Experiencing four hours of missing time, he returns to his group to find them dismayed. Terrified, they run for their lives as several UFOs chase them home.This is the true story of hope, love, lies and deception, involving officials from the U.S. Government, CIA, NASA, a string of professors, and MUFON.Prepare to go on a spiritual journey of awakening and transformation with a visit from the Lady, remote viewing, assassination plot of the Pope, dripping orbs, a burning tree, the Monroe Institute, and healing the son of an elite Washington DC power broker with ties to the IC and the White House. 15 years on, the phenomena still visits the Bledsoe family and affects the lives of people who come in contact with them. To outsiders this can be seen as evil, but those who are willing to be open and accept it, it is a blessing.Are the events that are playing out around the world controlled and shaped by the Phenomena? The U.S. Government says UFOs are real. And millions of people believe GOD is real. So what do we do about UFOs and GOD? Mark 10:27 says, "All things are possible with God." So, UFOs must be interrelated with GOD if holding the scriptures to be true. It would be impossible to have one without the other.BioChris is a UFO experiencer and a strong believer in God. His life, now that his children are grown, is centered around telling his story and understanding why his experiences are increasing. He is passionate about keeping an open mind and engaging those who question who we are and why we are here. Most importantly he's working to understand the consciousness connection with UFOs and how it impacts his faith. Like most of us, he is driven to know the answer to the age-old question, "Are we alone?" Chris lives in North Carolina with his wife, Yvonne, and their two dogs.https://ufoofgod.com/https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/alienufopodcast

From 'Spits & Suds Podcast' (subscribe here): The Wild have overtaken the Stars atop the Central Division, so host Gavin Spittle goes behind enemy lines to chat with Joe O'Donnell, radio voice of the Minnesota Wild, about the Wild's ascent. Joe talks about the keys to the Wild's success, John Klingberg joining the team, the impact of Ryan Reaves, his thoughts on the Stars and as the former voice of the Houston Aeros, if an NHL franchise would work in Houston.      To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve Patterson, a fellow YPOer and top US Sports Executive turned Entrepreneur with an incredible four decades of experience in the business, who learned the ropes working for his dad at the age of 10. Incredible stories and insights across the US sporting landscape from NBA, NFL, NHL to major Universities and working with several US billionaire owners over the decades.  Tons of great facts and figures of record breaking deals and no end in sight for him.   Key Highlights How it all started, through his dad, co-founder of Milwaukee Bucks, him answering the phone at 10 years old Background of his dad (Ray Patterson), All American Player, turned Coach and early investor in Bucks when they went public in 1968/69 His dad drafting Kareem Abdul Jabbar and winning the Championship in 1971 Moving to Houston and first major role with Houston Rockets as Director of Business Operations His Houston Rocket Days, breaking attendance records, doubling TV revenue, first NBA game in Mexico City, first Spanish Language TV show, great stories around them Building a Championship team, including Hakeem Olajuwon, creating the team that won the NBA title in 1993-94 – how it started and the role of Def Leppard …. Difference between a General Manager and the Coach – long term vs short term view Next stop, President & Partner in Houston Aeros (Ice) Hockey Team in the IHL and Compaq Center deal Helping to bring Houston Texans (NFL) to Houston in early 2000 – Chuck Watson and Bobby McNair https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_McNair  (later Senior VP & Chief Development Officer) Massive numbers across the deal, including purchase price (US$ 750 million), deal terms revealed Building a stadium, hiring staff and team from scratch Over US$ 450 million of Contractual Obligated Income (COI) generated to create first investment grade sports franchise Learn about the Texas “Superbowl Bill” and its legacy to help bring major events to the state ever since From NFL to NBA – Paul Allen, owner of Seattle Seahawks and Portland Trail Blazers – taking role as President/GM for Trail Blazers Comparing numbers between Rockets and Trail Blazers 20 years later, difference in media landscape, building set up, etc Team lost US$ 135mil the year he arrived, turned it around over four years -  US$ 52 mil in “luxury tax” due on first day on the job Starting Pro Sports Consulting in 2007, providing services to companies, US governments, universities and individuals to seek, acquire, sell major/minor league sports properties, from design, finance, building to maximizing revenues Roles at Arizona State University – VP of Athletics and later Men's Athletic Director at University of Texas, Austin Differences between Pro Sports and College Sports in the US – different stake holders UT has US$ 180 million budget, largest athletic budget in the country and how it's spend NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) discussion and Steve's interesting perspective Arizona Coyotes, NHL team, successfully positioned team for sale Most recent venture, Legend Labs – branding and crisis consulting firm, representing athletes to Universities, and other entities – Co-Chairman & Partner   Pro Sports Consulting – working on Charlotte Hornets, new Stadium project  & Executive Coaching role   About Steve Patterson has served as an innovative and successful executive in the NFL, NBA, NHL, professional baseball, and college athletics for over 35 years. He has built championship teams and organizations, designed, financed, built, and run stadia, ballparks, and arenas with record setting revenues all over the United States. Patterson successfully led the effort to bring the Houston Texans NFL team and Super Bowl XXXVIII to Houston, Texas. As General Manager of the Houston Rockets, he built the 1994 NBA Championship team. Patterson is currently the President of Pro Sports Consulting, which provides services to universities, companies, government entities, and individuals that operate or seek to acquire or sell sports properties, to design, finance, build and operate sports facilities and to maximize the revenue of these and related entities. He is also the Co-Chair of Legend Labs a brand and crisis communications consultancy. Patterson is formerly the President, CEO and Alternate Governor of the Arizona Coyotes. He is also the former Director of Men's Athletics for the University of Texas at Austin where he oversaw the largest athletic department budget in all of college sports while setting records for academic success, revenue generation, endowment growth and philanthropic giving to the athletic department. Prior to UT, Patterson served as Managing Director of Sun Devil Sports Group, Vice President for Athletics and Athletic Director for Sun Devil Athletics at Arizona State University. In that capacity, Patterson was responsible for all ASU Athletic Department business and sports operations, acquisition, development, and operation of current and new sports facilities and assisted with the development of the 425-acre Sports Facilities District adjacent to the University in downtown Tempe. As President of the Portland Trail Blazers, The Rose Garden and Rose City Radio. Patterson refined his skills as a turnaround specialist, while garnering national recognition for his player acquisitions when he took over the team's General Manager duties. As the Trail Blazers General Manager, Patterson engineered a record six draft day trades that resulted in the selection of NBA Rookie of the Year and three-time NBA All Star Brandon Roy and fellow All Rookie 1st team, seven-time NBA All Star and five time All NBA member LaMarcus Aldridge. Patterson also revamped the entire basketball operation, hiring then GM Kevin Pritchard and Head Coach Nate McMillan. Patterson formerly served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer of the Houston Texans NFL franchise where he led Bob McNair's successful effort to acquire a National Football League franchise and Super Bowl XXXVIII for Houston, Texas. Patterson was responsible for the establishment of the team's business, legal, media and political operations, as well as the development, design, finance, construction and operation of NRG Stadium and related facilities. Prior to joining the Texans, Patterson was the President, General Manager and Governor of the Houston Aeros hockey team. For his efforts he was named the 1995 winner of the Andy Mulligan Trophy as the International Hockey League's Executive of the Year. In addition to his roles with the Aeros, Patterson also acquired and served as President and Partner in Arena Operating Company, which managed and operated Compaq Center, Houston's home of the Rockets, Aeros and Comets. While overseeing all the business and basketball operations of the Houston Rockets, Patterson was the chief architect of the 1993-1994 Houston Rockets squad that captured the first NBA World Championship in franchise history signing, drafting, or trading for all the team's players and coaches. Patterson also led the club's successful bid to host the 1989 NBA All-Star Game in The Astrodome, which held the all-time NBA All-Star Game attendance record of 44,735 for 21 years. Born and raised in Beaver Dam, WI. Patterson attended the University of Texas, graduating with honors earning a bachelor's degree in Business Administration in 1980. He graduated from UT's Law School in 1984. 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On this episode of the Historically Speaking Sports Podcast, Host Dana Auguster sits down with Marty's Illegal Stick: A Hockey History Podcast host Scott Kinville as we discuss the long and illustrious career of Gordie Howe and his career with the WHA's Houston Aeros where he won two league titles with his sons Marty and Mark Howe. Later in the show Scott Kinville returns to pay tribute to Nassau Veterans Memorial Colliseum where the New York Islanders won 4 consecutive Stanley Cups in the 1980s. The arena known as "Fort Neverlose" opened its doors 50 years ago this week.

In episode #182 of The Glass and Out podcast, we're joined by Luke Strand, Head Coach of the USHL's Sioux City Musketeers, to discuss the process involved in bringing a fourth Championship to Sioux City, and his 20 season coaching journey, which has seen him spend time in the NCAA, USHL, AHL, as well as working in the NHL as a scout. He got his start as an Assistant Coach with St. Nobert College, a Division 3 school based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. In 2003, he moved across town to join the Green Bay Gamblers of the USHL. After a two-year stop with the AHL's Houston Aeros, Strand jumped back to the USHL, for his first stint with Sioux City. In 2011, he made his way to the West Coast, to join Troy Ward, who had just been named the Head Coach of the Abbotsford Heat, then the AHL affiliate of the Calgary Flames. The next few seasons would see him return to the USHL in Sioux City and Madison, join the University of Wisconsin Badgers coaching staff and take on a scouting role with the Calgary Flames. In 2017, Luke returned to Sioux City for a third time, this time, leveraging his past experience to build a contender and eventual championship team.  In this week's podcast, hear how Strand has established himself as one of the top developers of talent in the game, how his introduction to analytics has influenced his coaching, and the details of this season's Clark Cup championship.

The Houston Chronicle's Greg Rajan chats with former Houston Aeros player and coach Terry Ruskowski about his days playing for the Aeros of the World Hockey Association, coming back to coach when the team rebooted in the 1990s in the IHL. Ruskowski also shares stories of some memorable teammates and opponents from his hockey career on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. More Houston sports on HoustonChronicle.com.   Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe O'Donnell has paid some dues before the Minnesota Wild hired him as a radio play-by-play announcer. O'Donnell, who grew up in Havertown, Pa., started his broadcasting career at the University of Delaware as a color commentator for its club hockey team. After graduating from college, O'Donnell worked for the Reading Royals (2003-05) and Idaho Steelheads (2005-08) in the ECHL and then in the AHL for the Wild's affiliates (Houston Aeros, 2008-13; and Iowa Wild, 2013-21). He discusses his career, this season's Wild team, some Wild prospects and more with The Rink Live's Mick Hatten and Jess Myers.  

Joe O'Donnell, Play-By-Play Voice of the Iowa Wild, joins Tony and Joe to discuss Iowa prospects as they prepare to battle for a spot on the team out of training camp. Topics include: Marco Rossi going beast mode for Olympic Friendlies What players get the buzz in Iowa? Will Brandon Duhaime impress in camp again? Connor Dewar growing his game Joe's call-up to calling Minnesota games last season Calling big moments What's different in Des Moines compared to the Houston Aeros days? The Iowa Wild's youth movement Checking in on Adam Beckman Follow Joe and Tony on Twitter, and check out all the great work at 10KRinks.com! A Zone Coverage Podcast Network Production Follow 10K Rinks: @10KRinks Follow Zone Coverage: @ZoneCoverageMN Subscribe: Libsyn, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Google Play and iHeart Radio.

Meet Charlie   Charlie Larson serves as the Vice President of Communications for The Milwaukee Admirals. The Admirals are a member of the American Hockey League, equivalent to  AAA baseball for those who are trying to understand and serve as the farm team for the Nashville Predators of the NHL. Charlie has been working hard as of late launching a brand new website for The Admirals, premiering the brand new third jersey that The Admirals will be wearing this upcoming season, and the schedule is out preparing for puck drop on October 16 against the Grand Rapids Griffins at Panther Arena in downtown Milwaukee.   On your LinkedIn, it looks like you went straight from college to working with the Admirals. How long have you been with The Admirals?   I will celebrate 21 years on August 23. So I did work for a minor league baseball team, the Michigan Battle Cats, which are now defunct, and probably the worst run professional sports team in history! I'm not joking, it was a race to get your checks cashed because if you were last it might bounce. Luckily, I was making so little money $233 after taxes every two weeks as a full-time job, that it didn't really matter that much. But I had to send my checks back and I had to put it in along with the deposit slip, I'd sign my check, mail it to M&I bank in Milwaukee and they would deposit it. You couldn't just take a picture of your check and deposit anymore. I knew I wasn't going to be there for too long after a couple of days so I didn't want to get a bank there. So I kept M&I, which doesn't exist anymore. It was interesting without a doubt.   So how often would that happen where checks would bounce and your counterparts would come in shaking their head and be like “Nope, this week's check isn't going.”?   As far as I know, it never happened during the season when there was a little bit of cash flow. It was the offseason and I wasn't really there for much of any offseason. They were in the same league as The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, who are now the Class A affiliate for the Brewers. Back then they were the Class A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners and I had worked for them as well the year before. It was a wide discrepancy. The Dayton Dragons hold the most consecutive sellouts in any minor league sport. They've sold on every single game since the year they were formed and they're in the Midwest League with The Michigan Battle Cats when I was there, and we averaged like 300 fans a game and could barely even function. It was just this weird discrepancy. But I'll tell you this, living in Michigan, a couple of times a year we would have firework games on Saturday nights so we get big crowds of about 5000 fans which would have bumped our average attendance up to close to 1000. They would buy their sodas and their bottles, and they would drop them under the stands and if you ever lived in Michigan, or if you've seen Seinfeld, you would know that you get 10 cents per bottle and I was making so little money and so were the grounds crews that we would go underneath the bleachers after those games, and it was so disgusting, but it didn't matter. Then we go across to the Meijer store and we throw them in the little chute where you exchange your cans and I come out there with like 100 bucks 125 bucks. It was great cause that's literally half of my paycheck!   Did you know when you were at Ripon College that you wanted to get into the business side of sports?    Not really. I was at the NCAA Division Three Tennis Tournament my sophomore year, and if you know, tennis tournaments, have a lot of downtime, right? I got to talking to the NCAA Rep there because the NCAA sends a rep to every church championship. This guy played basketball at Brown. Let me take a step back. I worked for the sports information director at Ripon so that was sort of my introduction. I liked it but whatever, I never thought about that as a career. Then I got talking to this NCAA rep and I was like this actually sounds pretty good. From there, I applied with her for a job with The Timber Rattlers as an intern and got that and spent my summer up there working like 80 hours a week. No pay, none! I loved it though, I was like, "This is what I want to do!" But at the time, the only school in the state of Wisconsin that offered sports management classes was UW Lacrosse. So Ripon didn't offer a sports management class much as a major. It was right at the beginning of sort of the sports boom if you will and I was a history major, philosophy minor. I tell kids all the time, it doesn't matter what you major in. Do what you want to do, find your love and you'll get if you have that passion for it, you'll find a way to make it work.   How then, do you find your way to The Milwaukee Admirals?   Honestly, it's as simple as my girlfriend at the time was living in Milwaukee. We had dated for three years at Ripon and I moved to Michigan, and she moved to Milwaukee and her mom was like, "What the heck is going on here?" So she was there and I was like, "Well if we're gonna if we're going to make a go at this, we could at least live in the same timezone," and so I just started emailing and calling all the teams and I had actually called The Admirals once, they said nothing's available and then I call them back and they said, "Oh, yeah, we've got a sales job open, send in your resume." I did and I interviewed some time, at the beginning, August, and I got offered the job a couple of days later, and then I started August 23.    Was the league The Admirals played in called The AHL back then?   It was the IHL. It would turn out to be the last year of the International Hockey League. It was an interesting time because both the IHL and the AHL developed players for the NHL, but the AHL had branded themselves as THE Developmental League. They weren't bringing in guys that were on the downsides of their NHL careers and that's what the IHL was doing. The IHL made some atrocious business decisions expanding all over the country. In the NHL lockout of 94-95, the IHL decided that they were going to replace the NHL and that they were going to compete with the NHL. That was a bad move because yeah, they had a TV contract and games run ESPN and it was cool at the time and San Francisco spiders, got some really cool jackets, but there was no vetting process for the ownership. It was just really about getting the initiation fee if you will and we'll go from there. There wound up being teams that were folding midseason, and it was bad news. By the year 2000, it was clear that the AHL, their business model was gonna win.   Was that a fascinating time to be around the game where some of the IHL teams were folding?   Yeah, so we had 11 teams in our league that year and six of those teams were absorbed into the American Hockey League. So it was us, Chicago Wolves, Grand Rapids Griffins, Houston Aeros, which no longer exists, Utah Grizzlies and they are now in the ECHL, and the Manitoba Moose. So now that those teams go into the AHL, and that's we've been there ever since.   What did your job look like the first year working with The Admirals?   So I was a Sales Account Executive and I did that for two years and then I was promoted to Director of Ticket Sales. Also, Jane Pettit, who is The Admirals owner and the greatest philanthropist the city of Milwaukee has ever known probably one of the greatest philanthropists ever died on September 9, 2001. This was the beginning of my second year, and it was almost fitting because two days later, September 11 happens and so her death was overshadowed and that's sort of the way I think she that she liked it, that's how she lived her life. She built so many buildings in Milwaukee, I mean think of all the buildings that have the name, Pettit or Bradley. So Jane dies and she leaves The Admirals in her estate and she leaves basically a set amount of money. So once we blow through that money, that's going to be about it. So when I started with the animals, we probably had 15 full-time people and by the time our current owner, Harris Turer bought the team in April of 200 we were down to four full-time employees. What's sort of a shame is those were the best teams that The Animals have ever had. We won tt Caler Cup in 2004 with six full-time people, and I was doing things that I had no business or idea what I was doing. It was literally flying by the seat of my pants.   Where were The Admirals playing then?   They were at the Bradley Center. So The Bradley center was built by the Pettits to attract an NHL team. Bradley is Jane Pettit's maiden name and she built the Bradley Center for 2 reasons; because The Bucks were gonna move because they were playing at The MECCA right which didn't have the revenue streams that they needed and because they wanted to lure an NHL team to Milwaukee. The Bradley Center when it opened in October of 1988 was the best arena in the country. The Bucks moved and The Admirals, it was a hockey game that started it. So the Edmonton Oilers vs. Chicago Blackhawks and The Admirals had been averaging about 3000 fans at the mecca they didn't know how this was going to go and so they've really been pumping Wayne Gretzky coming in. Wayne is coming in he's gonna play and in beginning August Gretzky got traded to Edmonton which is crazy because the Bradly Center had a contract that said Gretzky and a bunch of other big players had to play in the game. So they sold out the building and it was a spectacle. It was awesome, but it was like a real snake bit and Wayne was supposed to be there and he wasn't. Now coincidentally he did play next year. Wayne did come and play the next year as a member of the Kings. The Kings played the Blackhawks in a preseason game that year.    So The Bradley center is where we were playing and the NHL team never happened for a couple of reasons. It's not because of the Blackhawks, everybody thinks it's because of the Blackhawks it is not because of the Blackhawks, so please get that out of your head! So we came into the league at the same time as Tampa Bay and we were up for expansion that same time as Tampa Bay and Ottawa and those were the two teams. Eventually, Milwaukee dropped out and a couple of other cities dropped out of the expansion bid and those are the only two teams left. So the NHL really only had the choice to give them to Tampa Bay and Ottawa. I think the admirals dropped out of the bidding in 1989, somewhere and there were a couple of reasons they did it. One was the expansion fee the NHL had pitched was $30 million and that's nothing compared to Seattle who just paid $600 million. But then The Animals General Manager had gone to Quebec City to see a Nordiques game, ostensibly to see sort of how they ran or how they were running their operations, and it was really because he was meeting with some of the owners on the expansion committee, and they told them like, "Hey our math is a very good and that $30 million expansion fee so sorry, it's actually $50 million." So basically doubling it. The Pettits had a lot of money and they could have paid it, but they also saw that the team was going to be really bad to start the year because the way they did the Expansion Draft and if anybody hockey fans out there, they know how the Seattle and Las Vegas have done it over the last couple of years. But the way they did the Expansion Draft back then was gonna make the team really bad for a really long time and they didn't know if Milwaukee would support a bad team for seven or eight years. As it turns out, Ottawa and Tampa were horrible for the first few years. But by 2004, Tampa had won it and I think in 2003 Ottawa made it to the finals. So we never got the team and it was very sad. It was a tough thing for the Pettits to admit, especially Lloyd Pettite as a Hockey Hall of Fame announcer with the Blackhawks, that was his goal and it just didn't work out. So Jane died and we had no money and we had no employees and we had this great team. Three times we had been this is the last season of The Admirals, your health insurance is gone and we're done. So it was a challenge, but it was a blast because every day was different and it was an adventure and we had an awesome team. So we just kept putting one step in front of the other end, you can only take it one day at a time, like literally one day at a time.    What was it like winning The Calder Cup with 6 full-time employees?    It was crazy! We win the Calder Cup, we had no money so we had to rent a 15 passenger van to drive out two of our staff out to Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. So Mike Wojciechowski, who has been with the animals for 40 years, he's driving it. Funny story, we get pulled over and driving through the mountains out in western Pennsylvania and we get pulled over go like 95 miles an hour in a 15 passenger van. Woj, as you can tell by his last name, he's Polish and the officer is Polish to it and Mike says something like, "Come on, can't you help a fellow countryman out!" So we got the ticket and went on our way and we won it and had a turn around the next day and get right back in the 15 passenger van. We won it on a Sunday, June 6, 2004, and had to drive back because on Tuesday night we're having a party at the Bradley Center. So we met the team at the airport because they flew because that was actually paid for by the league, the league pays for travel in the playoffs. So we met the team there and it was awesome because there were so many fans at the airport. Back then, sure it was a thing for major league sports, but that didn't happen in minor league sports. 26 years, The Admirals had been a professional team at that point and never won anything made it to the finals and it was so cool. The next night we had a big event at the Bradley Center and it was just amazing. Then the following year Harris Turer bought the team and literally saved The Admirals. If it's not for Harris Turer, The Admirals are gone, there are no Admirals, and he led a consortium of about 15 local business people and hockey people to buy The Admirals and, and he realized this is a community and we were a community Now we're back up to over 15 or 16 people, it's crazy! I think to myself sometimes like, "How did we possibly do it?" And it was different to like, there was no social media, we had a website, if you updated it the next day, that's fine. So there wasn't as much immediacy, but still, there was a lot, a lot, a lot to do.   When did you officially move into the role of Vice President of Communications?   So I was a Director of Ticket Sales for one year and then the next year, the PR guy left and so I had to take over his duties. So I really never got the official title of Communications Director and then after Harris bought the team, I knew I wanted to do communications, that was what I was passionate about. So I went and saw John Greenberg, who was brought along as Team President by Harris and we had some chats and he said, "Well, let's take the ticket sales off of your plate, and you can go be the Vice President of Communications."   And so much more...   Be sure to click the link below to check out The Admirals' website! https://www.milwaukeeadmirals.com/

This time on Hockey Seasons, Mr. Hockey Gordie Howe and his 1973-74 season with the Houston Aeros.  A chance to play with his 2 sons and win another championship. Buy me a

Chris Heid was born in Langely, BC but calls Kamloops home. Growing up a Kamloops Blazer fan Chris wound up playing in the Western Hockey League for the Spokane Chiefs from 1998-2003. he was on a trajectory to lay in the National Hockey League. Having been drafted in 2001 in the 3rd round, 74th overall it seemed that Chris' plan was all falling into place. Signing his first NHL contract but being assigned to the Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League, Chris felt this was just a stop to learn and adjust to the speed of the pro game. Then the injury bug bit, two broken ankles and broken back in the same year. Chris had fallen down to the ECHL and although he was playing well he didn't see his opportunities to get called up improving. Being of german descent he headed overseas to try his hand in the DEL. Chris' career lasted another 7 years but he had to call it quits because of concussion syndromes. After suffering one too many and finding himself in dark places Chris made a decision to hang them up. He also decided that he wanted to create a space for others who suffered from similar traumas so he founded @underthebucket. Chris now helps athletes and others who are dealing with stress and anxiety to overcome those fears and provides them the tools and coaching to step out of the shadows. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindsetbodybank/message

Former NHLer and current KO Sports player agent Cam Stewart joins SFTS to talk about the 2000 inaugural Wild team and how they were the bad news bears that everybody hated to play. Cam shares memories of coach Jacques Lemaire, playing with Wes Walz and Marian Gaborik and the rest of the Wild that first season. Cam also touches on his coaching and playing career for the Houston Aeros. Cam talks about his concussion history, how he became an agent, and the potential No. 1 overall pick Shane Wright who he represents. Other young stars in the making that Cam represents, include Cole Perfetti and the Foote brother's. Stew also sings the praises of current Wild players Ian Cole and Dakota Mermis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former NHLer and current KO Sports player agent Cam Stewart joins SFTS to talk about the 2000 inaugural Wild team and how they were the bad news bears that everybody hated to play. Cam shares memories of coach Jacques Lemaire, playing with Wes Walz and Marian Gaborik and the rest of the Wild that first season. Cam also touches on his coaching and playing career for the Houston Aeros. Cam talks about his concussion history, how he became an agent, and the potential No. 1 overall pick Shane Wright who he represents. Other young stars in the making that Cam represents, include Cole Perfetti and the Foote brother's. Stew also sings the praises of current Wild players Ian Cole and Dakota Mermis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad Coccimiglio returns to the show as he and Lucas look back at an IHL game from Oct. 7, 1995 between the Detroit Vipers and the Houston Aeros.

This week we welcome former pro Sly Naud. We discuss Sly's career in the QMJHL and getting drafted by the Buffalo Sabres, playing in the IHL, CHL among others. Sly played for several teams during his career most notably Tulsa Oilers, New Mexico Scorpions, and even a 2 game stint with the Houston Aeros. We talk about life as a pro in the 90's with a few stories about teammates, coaching, and championships in his early days, and the community around tulsa pro hockey. Stay up to date with the latest episode on our website faceoffspotpodcast.com. Help us keep creating the The Face-off Spot - patreon.com/thefaceoffspot     --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/faceoffspot/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faceoffspot/support

Former IHL Solar Bears defenseman Barry Dreger joins us on this week's episode of Bear Tracks, and discusses his fiver years in the City Beautiful, helping introduce hockey to a new market in the mid-90s, the runs to the Turner Cup Final and the team bonding exercise in the 1999 Final against the Houston Aeros.

We cross the virtual border northward this week to obsess about the original incarnation of hockey's Winnipeg Jets - with author/team completist Curtis Walker ("Winnipeg Jets: The WHA Years Day By Day"; "Coming Up Short: The Comprehensive History of the NHL's Winnipeg Jets"). One of the twelve founding franchises in the upstart World Hockey Association's inaugural 1972-73 season, the Jets were one of only four teams to survive the entire run of the rebel league - and to ascend into the vaunted NHL after its demise in 1979. They were also, arguably, the WHA's most successful club - winning three of the league's seven-ever AVCO Cup championships, while finishing as playoff runners-up twice. (We'll get into the story of the Houston Aeros' two titles and one finals loss in another episode!) Walker helps us proverbially "scratch the surface" of the Jets' intriguing history in not only the WHA (including the credibility-validating, league-collective-funded signing of Bobby Hull; the Swedish-flavored "Hot Line" contributions of Anders Hedberg and Ulf Nilsson; and a franchise-saving "Save the Jets" community campaign in 1974) - but also the National Hockey League, where the club largely struggled to reclaim their earlier glory - especially when facing their long-time regional nemesis, the Edmonton Oilers. Of course, we tackle the delicate issue of where the original Jets' legacy should credibly reside: with the lamentable Arizona Coyotes (the franchise moved to Phoenix in 1996); the current Jets team (the relocated Atlanta Thrashers since 2011); or in the collective memories of the fans that routinely packed the rafters of the old Winnipeg Arena.

The Abby Cadabra is an international burlesque dancer, pinup model, and cover girl from Houston, Texas.  She studied theatre at the University of Houston and has been dancing and singing professionally for 20 years. She has studied dance her whole life, and worked as a professional cheerleader for 4 years for the Houston Aeros and The Houston Dynamo. She has performed all around the world, winning fans, hearts, and titles along the way. In 2011, she became an integral member of the Houston-based Burlesque Troupe "The Moonlight Dolls" , where she could be found dancing, singing, and destroying hecklers 4 nights a week. Abby has since moved on to producing her own shows and is currently teaching online burlesque classes. She has been teaching others to embrace their sexiness, feel confident in themselves, and all about the power of dance and burlesque for years.www.patreon.com/theabbycadabrawww.instagram.com/theabbycadabrawww.instagram.com/thequarantinershttps://twitter.com/theabbycadabrahttps://www.facebook.com/TheAbbyCadabra/https://www.houstondivinestudio.com----------------------------------------------------------------Visit Show Pony Express at www.missmaryjanegreen.com/show-pony-express.htmlAffiliate Partner of Glam’r Gear www.ponypod.club/glamrgearGet in touch:www.instagram.com/missmaryjanegreenwww.instagram.com/pony.podwww.instagram.com/show_pony_expressmoxie@missmaryjanegreen.comPony Pod is the media arm of ‘Show Pony Express’, an online boutique for traveling performers curated by Miss Mary Jane Green.If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, leave a review and tell your friends.Are you or do you know a traveling performer? Interested in being featured on the show? Interview queries accepted via email.

Tom Garrity was appointed as the ninth President & Commissioner in USHL history in May of 2018. He has served as the CEO and President of the USHL’s Sioux Falls Stampede and Sioux Falls Sports, which also encompasses the Sioux Falls Canaries baseball club. In addition to his work in Sioux Falls, Tom is the founder of Quan Sports Marketing and was formerly the Senior Vice President of Sales for the Houston Astros. In addition to this, he worked for the Minnesota Wild from 2003-2008 while holding dual duties as the President of the Houston Aeros hockey club, the AHL affiliate of the Wild, and the Minnesota Swarm, a member of the NLL(National Lacrosse League). Tom’s long and successful career in sports administration has also included occupation with the Minnesota North Stars, Minnesota Timberwolves, San Jose Clash and the University of Minnesota. In Short, Tom is a great guy with a storied background in sports and he was an absolute treat to have on the show. Tom's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-garrity-86136b143/

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On the 30th anniversary of the Indianapolis Ice's 1990 Turner Cup championship, Ken Double joins Andrew Smith to look back at the Ice's title run and more. Ken was the play-by-play voice of the Ice for eight seasons, and also called games for the Atlanta Knights & Houston Aeros.

J-O-D, as I lovingly call him, is the voice of the AHL Iowa Wild...which USED to be the Houston Aeros. We used to be radio partners at Sports Radio 610 in Houston briefly, hosting the ground-breaking SABADO MUCHO and ALL HOCKEY TEN O'CLOCKEY. He lives in the beautiful town of Des Moines but he hails from the mean streets of Philadelphia and co-hosts The Brotherly Love Podcast right here on Anchor.fm --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/afterlater/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afterlater/support

A tribute to departed legends Episode 70 of the Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast is a tribute to three NHL and WHA players who passed away recently: Tom “Hawkeye” Webster, Pat “Whitey” Stapleton and John “Tank Hughes. We begin with a look back at the remarkable career of Tom Webster. Tom was my favorite Whaler in the early days of the franchise. In fact, in my very first trip to Whalers Gift Store in 1975, I purchased a Whalers #8 replica sweater. Tom was the Whalers first star, scoring 52 goals to lead the Whalers to the WHA championship in 1973. Although Tom had been a 30-goal scorer with the Detroit Red Wings, he was a high-risk signing with New England due to severe back injuries that limited him to just 12 NHL games with the California Golden Seals in 1971-72. As noted, Tom was beset by back injuries throughout his WHA career but he scored 220 goals in 352 games and added 28 more in 43 playoff games … based on 80 games, Tom averaged over 50 goals per season in the WHA. Tom went on to enjoy a remarkable coaching career, winning championships in the CHL with Tulsa, the AHL with Adirondack and the OHL with Windsor.  He later became a scout with the Calgary Flames and ended his hockey career as one of the most respected men in the game. Pat Stapleton played eight seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks, and was named Second Team All-Star three times (1966, 1971, and 1972). His highest scoring season was 1969, where his 50 assists set a new NHL record for assists in a season by a defenceman (broken the next year by Bobby Orr). Stapleton was a member of the Team Canada team at the Summit Series in 1972. During the tournament he was a +6 and was often paired with his Black Hawks teammate Bill White. In 1973, Stapleton jumped from the NHL and signed a five-year deal with the Chicago Cougars of the World Hockey Association where he became player-coach. He was a WHA first-team all-star in 1974 and won the Dennis A. Murphy Trophy as the league's top defenceman in the 1973–74 season. That year the Cougars stunned the hockey world by reaching the WHA finals before ultimately losing to the Houston Aeros. Stapleton again represented Canada in the 1974 Summit Series against the national team from the Soviet Union, this time as team captain. He was again player-coach of the Cougars in 1974–75, and the team struggled on the ice and financially. In December 1974, he and teammates Dave Dryden and Ralph Backstrom bought the troubled franchise. The Cougars folded after the 1974–75 season and Stapleton was claimed by the Indianapolis Racers, where he played for two seasons and was named a second-team all-star in 1976. When the Racers refused to honour his contract in 1977, Stapleton was transferred to the Cincinnati Stingers, where he played one season before retiring in 1978. The next year he had the distinction of being Wayne Gretzky's first pro coach with the Indianapolis Racers where he coached both Gretzky and Mark Messier before the team folded in December 1978.Similar to JC Tremblay, had Pat not jumped to the WHA he may be in the Hockey Hall of Fame today. Nonetheless, Pat certainly has the respect for all who knew him. He was a player who truly appreciated the history of the game and his place in its legacy. Hard-Hitting PEI native John Hughes was a member of the powerful Toronto Marlboros teams of the early 70s and went on to an excellent -- and well-traveled -- WHA career with Phoenix, Cincinnati, Houston, Indianapolis and Edmonton. John was chosen to the WHA's mid-season all star team in 1977 and 1979. Injuries took their toll on John in his brief NHL stay and he concluded his career, coincidentally, with Tom Webster's Springfield Indians in 1981-82. Andre Lacroix, a teammate of John's in Houston and Jerry Rollins, who played with John in Indianapolis recall the rock solid D-man they call “Tank”    

If you had to pick one organization that was extra disappointed by the NHL postponement, the Edmonton Oilers would have to be at the top of the list. Currently sitting in second place in the Pacific Division, the Oilers looked primed to make the playoffs for just the second time in 13 years. And with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl sitting 1-2 in league scoring, there’s no doubt they would be tough a out. Oilers assistant coach Brian Wiseman was in the midst of his first season behind an NHL bench, playing a key role in helping Edmonton back into contention as a member of Dave Tippet’s staff. Wiseman’s coaching career began under Tippet as video coach in Dallas during the 2002-03 season. After stops at Princeton University and the AHL’s Houston Aeros, he decided to take a six-year break from coaching. Wiseman’s career would resume with a return to his alma mater, the University of Michigan. He spent eight years as an assistant to legendary NCAA coach Red Berenson, the same coach who recruited him to play for the Wolverines. Brian would spend eight seasons on campus before rejoining Tippet in Edmonton. In this week’s podcast, Wiseman shares how he’s helped the Oilers back into contention, what he learned during his first season behind an NHL bench, and how he developed a close relationship with coach Red.

This week Mr. Hockey, Gordie Howe, would've turned 92 years old. To honor him, we listen back to Host Robert Land's conversation with Jerry Trupiano, who was the voice of the Houston Aeros in the World Hockey Association. Trupiano shares memories of getting to know Gordie, those days when the Aeros were a big ticket in Houston, how the Aeros landed in Houston and how Howe treated Aeros fans. We also got a bonus story about how Trupiano nearly got Calvin Murphy kicked out of a game when he was the Rockets' voice in the late 70's. Email Info@HoustonSportsTalk.net for questions or comments. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @HSTPodcast

“The team is the fabric of the community. Even in the worst of years – and we’ve had many bad years in terms of wins – we still renew at 90%.” On this episode of Fired Up, Josh Young, VP of ticket Sales for the Miami Dolphins, provides great insights on maintaining a sense of community as well as using all available tools to talk with fans in places and with words that individuals pay attention to. Under Josh’s leadership, the Dolphins have increased season ticket membership moving into their second season along with creating additional premium experiences to meet market demand for the expansion club. Prior to joining Miami, Josh served as Director of Ticket Sales for the Cleveland Browns from 2013 – 2018. During his tenure the Browns experienced record growth in season ticket sales and revenue in consecutive seasons. In addition, he led the development of the Browns entry-level sales program and group sales department. Josh joined the Browns after 6 seasons with the Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League where he served as Sr. Director of Ticket Sales. The Aeros were wholly owned by the Minnesota Wild and the primary development affiliate for the NHL club. While in Houston, the Aeros were consistently one of the top performing franchises in group sales and ticket revenue in the AHL.

Stories Include: Cam's thoughts on Don Cherry being firedWhat was Don Cherry like as a coach The legacy of Don Cherry Remembering teammate Don Larway What was it like to play without a helmet The two crazy reasons why Cam eventually decided to play wearing a helmet, one was for fighting and one was to stop being heckled. Did NHL drafted players regret going to the WHA? When the Houston Aeros folded, why did the NHL help Cam so he didn't have to play for the Winnipeg Jets? A listener asks how to learn how to play hockey if there are no rinks in South Carolina What hockey decision will haunt Cam the rest of his life? An interesting story about goalie Lynn Zimmerman and what Cam concocted to help Lynn make the team Connect with Cam Connor: Email: viewfromthepenaltybox@gmail.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CamConnorNHL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CamConnorNHL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ViewfromthePenaltyBox/ Merchandise (25% OFF with this link) http://www.viewfromthepenaltybox.com/merch   

Terry Ruskowski and Morris Lukowich Remember Teammate and Friend Larry Hale Episode 52 of the Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast is a tribute to former Philadelphia Flyers and Houston Aeros defenseman Larry “Stoney” Hale, who passed away of natural causes in his native British Columbia on Sept. 27, 2019 at the age of 77. Hale was born October 9, 1941 in Summerland, British Columbia. After a long stint with the Seattle Totems of the old Western Hockey League, he signed with the Philadelphia Flyers in 1968. Hale played 196 regular season games for the Flyers between the 1968-69 and 1971-72 seasons. He later played six seasons in the WHA with Gordie Howe and Houston Aeros, where was a solid force on the blueline helping the Aeros to a pair of AVCO Cup Championships in 1974 and 1975. In this episode we'll hear from two of Larry's Aeros teammates — Terry Ruskowski and Morris Lukowich — who have fond memories of Larry as a player and teammate.   RIP Larry “Stoney” Hale.

It's the Stanley Cup finals and Cam Connor is back to discuss the most exciting week of hockey and make some more predictions.The show starts with Cam talking about his recent Twitter photo of his shoulder pads from 1980 and he talks about why he still wears them. This reminds him that he just may have some Gordie Howe shoulder pads from back in his Houston Aeros days.A&E/WWE flew to Edmonton to interview Cam about his friendship with wrestler Rowdy Roddy Piper, so Cam talks about how the interview went, what got him choked up and why Rod is one of the reasons Cam made the NHL.When watching the finale of Survivor, Cam got a glimpse of a former teammate who looks to be competing on the next season of Survivor - Tom Laidlaw - so Cam shares his thoughts on Tom and how he thinks he will do on Survivor.Cam talks about the Stanley Cup finals and who he thinks will take the Cup. He compares this final to when the Montreal Canadiens faced the New York Rangers in the 1979 Cup Finals and shares some stories about that time.Question time from the listeners: -A listener asks Cam's thoughts on a player named Dennis Sobchuck and what went wrong in his promising career. Cam does remember Dennis, tells people to Google him and gives his thoughts on his career.-A listener shares his memories of when he was a young boy and Cam gave him his stick, which again gets Cam choked up (most have been an emotional day!). It reminds Cam of a story when a player brushed off a young fan and how that enraged him -Another email from a listener who is travelling from New Jersey to go to an Oilers game and Cam makes him an offer.-Cam shares a story about receiving fan mail while playing for the New York Rangers and why fans would send Ron Duguay's mail to Cam.-The importance of confidence, but not over confidence. Cam talks about Wayne Gretzky and Guy Lafleur as prime examples.-Dave Tippett was just announced as the new coach for the Edmonton Oilers (it's been a revolving door of coaches for the Oilers over the years). Cam shares his thoughts on Tippett and whether he thinks Dave is the one to turn the Oilers around. Could Dave Tippett be like Herb Brooks?-We end the episode with Cam talking about his once teammate and roommate, John Davidson, being announced as the new President of the New York Rangers. Cam shares his thoughts on John and why he is so likeable.Connect with Cam Connor:Email: viewfromthepenaltybox@gmail.comTwitter: twitter.com/CamConnorNHLInstagram: www.instagram.com/camconnornhl/Facebook: www.facebook.com/ViewfromthePenaltyBox/Merchandise (25% off with this link): www.viewfromthepenaltybox.com/merch

WHA legend Larry Lund, the Rebel League's 12th all-time leading scorer, is our guest on episode 36 of the PHA Podcast.  Before becoming an original Houston Aero at he age of 32, Lund played 12 outstanding seasons in the minors, mostly in the Western Hockey League with Seattle and Phoenix. With Gordie Howe and the Aeros, Lund centered the “Go Go Line” with Andre Hinse and Frank Hughes, as the Aeros won the Avco Cup in 1974 and 1975. His best season was 1974–75 when he led the Aeros in points with 108, good fifth overall in the WHA.  He played in the annual WHA All-Star game and was productive in the post season. In his WHA career, Lund recorded 426 points in 459 regular season games and added 65 points in 59 post-season contests. In a addition to his stellar playing career, Lund is well-know as the founder of the Okanagan Hockey School, the longest running hockey school in North America.  Larry is a member of the BC (British Columbia) Hockey Hall of Fame. Larry was great to interview and he takes you behind the scenes of those colorful Houston Aeros teams and his roommate — Gordie Howe. We greatly appreciate the letters and great reviews.  We do the show for you fans so we appreciate your feedback.  Our  audience has grown tremendously since we began last year and we are grateful for your support. Now … let's talk classic hockey with Larry Lund. Host:  Mark Willand ITunes SoundCloud Stitcher Twitter Facebook Instagram Google Play Mark Willand Pro Hockey Alumni WHA Hockey Boston Bruins Alumni  

Winnipeg-based author and journalist Geoff Kirbyson is our guest on episode 34 of the PHA Podcast and we'll take an in-depth look at the 1978-79 Winnipeg Jets Avco Cup Championship team.  After the interview with Geoff  we've included some great insight on that team by Jets center Terry Ruskowski, who was our guest episode 16. Geoff Kirbyson is a life-long Jets fans, who wrote a fabulous book about the WHA's greatest line - The Hotline - Anders Hedberg, Ulf Nilsson and Bobby Hull. When Ulf and Anders left the Jets for the NHL New York Rangers in 1978, all seemed lost for the Jets.  However, the arch-rival Houston Aeros folded in the summer of '78 and the Jets were able to obtain many of their top players, including Ruskowksi, Rich Preston, Morris Lukowich and Scott Campbell. How this team overcame their differences to eventually to defeat Wayne Gretzky and the Edmonton Oilers to become WHA champions is truly an inspirational story. To celebrate to the 40th anniversary of the 1978-79 Jets, Geoff has organized a reunion and a banquet that fans can attend on June 1, 2019.  Please see the show notes for details or visit Geoff Kirbyson on Twitter. To learn more about the WHA, visit us at WHA Hockey on Facebook.  This is THE WHA site on the web with 6,000-plus dedicated rebel leaguers sharing WHA memories every day. We greatly appreciate your feedback and the heartfelt letters we've received from fans around the world regarding the podcast. Please contact us via our Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast website or social media with any comments or questions.  Also, we'd appreciate any ratings or reviews you may be inclined to give wherever you listen to podcasts. Host:  Mark Willand Geoff is organizing a 40-year reunion of the 1978-79 team at the end of this month, culminating with a banquet on June 1. Players are flying in from four different countries, including Kent Nilsson, Terry Ruskowski, Rich Preston, Willy Lindstrom, Morris Lukowich, Peter Sullivan, Roland Eriksson, Scott Campbell, Kim Clackson, John Gray, Paul MacKinnon, Glenn Hicks, Joe Daley, Markus Mattsson, Bill Lesuk, Lyle Moffat and coach Tommy McVie. https://www.eventbrite.ca/.../40-year-reunion-of-the-1978... ITunes SoundCloud Stitcher Twitter Facebook Instagram Google Play Mark Willand Pro Hockey Alumni WHA Hockey Boston Bruins Alumni Geoff Kirbyson on Twitter

We're back for Episode 30 and it's a Steve Durbano podcast episode and bench brawls! Cam Connor's name has been brought up over the past week as hockey fans and analysts predict that Montreal Canadiens could be facing the Toronto Maple Leafs in the playoffs this year. The last time those two teams played was in 1979 when Cam scored the double overtime goal in the playoffs, so Cam talks about the goal and addresses the goalie Mike Palmateer's insulting comments after Cam scored on him. Cam talks about Steve 'Mental Case' Durbano and what a crazy fighter he was and how even the toughest fighters didn't want to fight him. If you haven't heard of Steve Durbano, make sure to listen as he was wild and earned the nickname Steve 'Mental Case' Durbano. A story about Serge Beaudoin and his wife's hair catching on fire. Cam shares some fun Houston Aeros stories. Kris asks whether there is a strategy for who sits where in the dressing room (are name plates strategically placed)? Given the recent video of the university bench brawl, Cam talks about that bench brawl and remembers the three major bench brawls he was in, with one including the Slapshot brothers and Paul Holmgren. We end the podcast with a story about Dave Semenko fighting Muhammad Ali and giving Cam Ali's boxer shorts. Email: viewfromthepenaltybox@gmail.com Twitter: twitter.com/CamConnorNHL Instagram: www.instagram.com/camconnornhl/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/ViewfromthePenaltyBox/ Merchandise (25% off with this link): www.viewfromthepenaltybox.com/merch

Terry "Roscoe" Ruskowski played for the Chicago Black Hawks, Los Angeles Kings, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Minnesota North Stars in the National Hockey League (NHL), and for the Houston Aeros and Winnipeg Jets of the World Hockey Association (WHA). Ruskowski's leadership on the ice was recognized with his tenure as captain of the Aeros, Blackhawks, Kings, and Penguins, the only player in major professional history to captain four clubs. Ruskowski won two Avco Cup Championships in the WHA (1975 and 1979). After his playing career, Ruskowski embarked on a successful minor league coaching career in a variety of leagues. In this interview Terry discusses his toughest fighting foes, the WHA vs. the NHL, hockey legends like Gordie Howe, Mario Lemieux and Stan Mikita and he reveals the biggest regret of his pro career.  Host: Mark Willand ITunes    

Sports Not Sports #11 - We discuss the Deshaun Watson injury, the Houston Aeros jersey concepts, and Kyle reviews Venom. Sports Not Sports, hosted by Geoff Sheen, Kyle King, and Spoon is about sports - but not sports. We’ll have one topic about sports and one topic about the other things in our lives like kids, food, concerts, movies, film house movies, and anything else.

Today we pay tribute to a hockey warrior - John Schella — who passed away on August 3rd 2018 at the age of 71.   John Schella was Born May 9 1947 -- Port Arthur, ONT.   He gained notoriety as one of the “Thunder Bay Boys” before signing with the Peterborough Petes  in 1966-67.   After honing his skills in Houston, Denver and Rochester he became an original Vancouver Canuck in 1970-71.   Two years later John joined the fledgling World Hockey Association, where he would spend the next six years of his career, winning two WHA Championships and earning the admiration of teammates and respect of opponents.   John concluded his career in San Diego on the Pacific Coast League in 1978-79.   Today's tribute includes memories from former teammates Andre Lacroix, Jerry Rollins, Scott Campbell, Cam Connor and Larry Lund.   All these legends would agree:  John Schella was tough, talented and a great teammate.  Most important, when things got tough, John always had their backs.   Let's remember John with the words of his teammates.   Rest In peace, John   Host:  Mark Willand Pro Hockey Alumni Association

Timothy Gassen is a journalist and filmmaker with more than three decades of professional media experience, He has authored and edited WHA books, directed the amazing 6-DVD WHA Hall of Fame DVD and Blu-ray series, and produced WHA documentaries. He also curated the official WHA HOF museum display at the USHHoF Museum, and also writes for InsideHockey magazine and publications globally while heading his own multi-media & video company. He grew up in Indianapolis, intently following his WHA Racers.His alter ego Randy Love lead singer and founder of The Marshmallow Overcoat the American garage rock band, formed in , in 1986 to this day They are considered an essential part of the paisley/neo-psychedelia bands that formed the 1980s. Aj amd Mark welcome a man who would fit right in with Jefferson Airplane as well as the Houston Aeros, to talk about it all. Tune in each week on 540 am in NY NJ CT and streaming on www.sportstalknylive.com at 7pm Sundays for the live broadcast.Please take a moment to like our fan page WLIE 540 AM SPORTSTALKNY and follow us on twitter @sportstalkny

A prolific minor league scorer during the days of the six-team NHL, Norm Beaudin was an original member of the expansion St. Louis Blues in 1967.  Later, he became the first-ever player to sign with the Winnipeg Jets of the fledgling World Hockey Association in 1972. With the 1972-73 Jets, Beaudin was paired with the “Golden Jet” Bobby Hull and center Christian Bordeleau to form the “Luxury Line.”  All three players would top the 100-point mark with Beaudin netting 103.  Beaudin turned up the heat in the post-season, scorching WHA foes for 28 points in just 14 playoff games before the Jets finally succumbed to the New England Whalers in the WHA Finals. Beaudin's successful four-year run with the Jets culminated in May, 1976 as the Jets toppled Gordie Howe and the Houston Aeros to win their first Avco Cup championship. What was it like jumping to the WHA? Playing with Bobby Hull?  Which NHL legend gave Beaudin a two-hander that he “still feels today.”  Let's talk with the man they call “The Original” and find out.   Hosted by Mark Willand   ITunes/Apple Podcasts SoundCloud Stitcher Twitter Facebook Instagram Google Play Mark Willand Pro Hockey Alumni WHA Hockey Boston Bruins Alumni You Tube

The series of player interviews continues on The WCHL Podcast as WCHL Commissioner Chris Perry talks with #34 from the University of Arkansas, Collin Young. They talk about misspelled names, Houston Aeros hockey, small neutral zones, locker room music, Arkansas' rivalry with Alabama and more. Have a listen and enjoy!

Finishing up Cam Connor's thoughts on the WHA - the once 'rival league' of the NHL. Episode highlights include: -Playing with the legendary Gordie Howe & his two sons, Mark and Marty -Question about infamous hockey agent Alan Eagleson -Question about hockey great Don Cherry -Cam doesn't hold back when talking about a coach he didn't enjoy playing for, Sandy Hucul. -Cam shares his thoughts on a lesser known player that he encourages everyone to google: Howie Young -Memories about playing for the Houston Aeros and Phoenix Roadrunners -Episode finishes up with what Cam misses about old school hockey Email: viewfromthepenaltybox@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/CamConnorNHL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camconnornhl/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ViewfromthePenaltyBox/ Merchandise (25% off with this link): www.viewfromthepenaltybox.com/merch

We look back at those sports legends lost this past year with stories & anecdotes from those who knew them. Mickey Herkowitz tells us about his time with Muhammad Ali. KPRC Channel 2's Randy McIlvoy remembers interning with longtime Houston sports anchor Bob Allen. Safety Bubba McDowell talks about his old Oilers coach, Defensive Coordinator Buddy Ryan. Kenny Hand explains how Arnold Palmer changed his life. Houston Aeros voice Jerry Trupiano reveals the greatness of Gordie Howe through his time covering Mr. Hockey. Greg Lucas explains how Monte Irvin could've been the real Jackie Robinson.

Show 84 starts with Stig describing his girl-drink-drunk coffee and Bill corrects a mislocated brewery.  At 4:57, Bill brings us news from Russia and the Piney Woods. Stig briefly discusses the Harris County's District Attorney's race which turned nasty this week. Stig then mentions all the things that were going on the past weekend and Bill gives us a review of things to do while at a wedding in and around Brenham, Texas. At 19:07, Stig talks about working AHL hockey in San Antonio and reflects on the loss of the beloved Houston Aeros. Bill mentions the CUSA game that had 5 overtimes. Stig wraps up the segment incorrectly identifying the hotel where Robert Johnson recorded in the 1930's.  At 27:24, Stig acknowledges that both he and Bill were too quick to jump on the Texans losing bandwagon last week. Bill gives news on our #1 fan. Stig explains how you can be like Bill, hip and cool. The show wraps up with Stig and Bill sharing what is new for the week to them.  For complete notes and links - javamuses.javatime.us

  Ed Chamberlain’s specialty is bringing new business into a market, and he’s currently helping oversee the new AHL initiative in Iowa, where the Iowa Wild (formerly the Houston Aeros) are taking root in Des Moines. Chamberlain talks about selling tickets in a market that has previously had minor league hockey and some of the challenges of re-establishing relationships with the local business community. Chamberlain talks sales, as well as why dynamic pricing has merit in the pricing world.

Wild 2012 1st round pick Matt Dumba checks in after being assigned to the Houston Aeros

Aeros GM Jim Mill talks with Tom Reid on Monday night from Calgary

John Torchetti checks in to update us on the Houston Aeros and talk about a number of his players including Charlie Coyle

This week we focus on the Houston Aeros recapping their weekend and previewing their trip to St. Paul

Houston Aeros forward Justin Fontaine has goals in three straight as the Aeros continue to roll

The Houston Aeros were in St. Paul on Sunday night and beat Rockford 3-2. Here's a recap from Coyle, Hackett & Larsson

Wild prospect Mikael Granlund talks about winning October's Rookie of the Month for the Houston Aeros

John Torchetti & Nate Prosser help the guys preview round #1 for the Houston Aeros

Aeros GM Jim Mill talks to Tom Reid about the Aeros, the WJC's, Wild prospects and more.

Aeros head coach John Torchetti helps wrap up the Development Camp

New Aeros head coach John Torchetti is fulfilling his first real duty by leading the way in the Wild develpoment camp

Aeros GM Jim Mill recaps an exciting Game #5 as the Aeros rally to beat Milwaukee in OT to grab a 3-2 series lead

Aeros head coach Mike Yeo checks in from Houston to talk AHL playoffs

Aeros GM Jim Mill talk to Tom Reid about the Houston Aeros and Wild prospects.

Aeros head coach Mike Yeo gives an update on how things are going with the Aeros and some of his players.

Jim Mill talks about the Wild and an update on the Houston Aeros

Darryl Sydor talked to XM Radio about retiring from the NHL and moving to the coaching ranks with the Houston Aeros.

Mike Yeo was hired as the new head coach of the Houston Aeros today and we caught up with him on the PONDcast

Nothing went right for the Wild this past week, and they didn't deserve anything to go right. 9 shots on goal at home against the Florida Panthers was historic, and rendered your host nearly speechless. We also get a little into the Houston Aeros and the NHL playoff race. Call into our Phone Lines at 209-736-7877.

Tom Reid talks to Jim Mill about the Wild and an update on the Houston Aeros between periods in Vancouver.

Acting GM Tom Lynn gives us an update on the injury status of G Niklas Backstrom. Also, as the GM of the Houston Aeros, he gives us a playoff update on the Wild's AHL team as well.

The Hrkac Circus is coming to the Houston Aeros for the stretch run as Tony Hrkac, at age 42, is ending his retirement to play for the Wild's AHL team.

Disappointing play by your Minnesota Wild has brought them back to the .500 club, as they are once again playing .500 hockey, after a 1-2 week, the Wild are now 3-3 in February, which clearly puts the Wild out of Playoff Contention. Paladino Joey also talks about the improved play and attitude by Benoit Pouliot, and talks a little Houston Aeros as well. (Wild AHL Affiliate)

The Houston Aeros finished practicing in St. Paul on Thursday afternoon but before they left town we caught up with their head coach Kevin Constantine.

#26 Kurtis Foster broke his leg 10 months ago and Sunday afternoon in Chicago he'll return to the ice for the Houston Aeros.

Yes the Minnesota Wild, like the Timberwolves, have played better so far in 2009. The question now facing our Minnesota Wild is, is our future at a dead end? With prospect after prospect struggling not only in the NHL, but even with the AHL with Wild affiliate Houston Aeros. Paladino Joey sees an alarming trend taking place, and shows just how bare the Wild's cupboard really is in this episode.

Barry Brust was named to the AHL All Star Game and will represent the Houston Aeros in the event. We caught up with him earlier today to talk about the honor.

It's on each Sunday from noon-1pm on WCCO 830AM and this week we talked Wild with Darby Hendrickson, Gophers with Ryan Stoa and Wally Shaver and Houston Aeros with Troy Ward.

Wednesday the Wild signed Ryan Jones to a contract and now he's suiting up for the Houston Aeros. Thursday we caught up with Ryan to find out a little bit more about the Wild's 2004 fourth round pick.