When was Houston Aeros founded?

Houston Aeros was founded in 1994 in Houston, TX, USA, USA.

Where is Houston Aeros based?

Houston Aeros is based in Houston, TX, USA.

Who is the head coach of Houston Aeros?

The head coach of Houston Aeros is Dave Tippett.

Who is the captain of Houston Aeros?

The captain of Houston Aeros is Neil Brady.

What arena does Houston Aeros play in?

Houston Aeros play their home games at Toyota Center in Houston, TX, USA.

Who is the general manager of Houston Aeros?

The general manager of Houston Aeros is Steve Patterson.

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1997-1998

1997-1998 Season

Houston Aeros were 50-22-10 in the 1997-98 IHL season with 110 points, 3rd in the Western Conference and 3rd overall.

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1997-1998 Houston Aeros Roster

Houston Aeros — 1997-1998 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#1	Ryan Bach (G)	53	1973	Sherwood Park, AB, CAN	6'1"	185	L
	#30	Frédéric Chabot (G)	58	1968	Hébertville, QC, CAN	5'11"	176	L
		Steve DeBus (G)	53	1972	Rochester, MN, USA	5'9"	172	L
	#1	Larry Dyck (G)	60	1965	Winkler, MB, CAN	5'11"	181	L
	#31	Peteris Skudra (G)Loan	53	1973	Riga, LAT	6'1"	183	L
	#28	Christian Soucy (G)	56	1970	Gatineau, QC, CAN	5'11"	161	L
		Tim Thomas (G)	52	1974	Flint, MI, USA	5'11"	201	L
		Chuck Thuss (G)	54	1972	Arkona, ON, CAN	6'1"	209	L
DEFENSEMEN
		Bruce Bell (D)	61	1965	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'11"	190	L
	#44	Trent Cull (D)	53	1973	Georgetown, ON, CAN	6'2"	209	L
	#3	Paul Dyck (D)	55	1971	Steinbach, MB, CAN	6'1"	201	L
	#34	Greg Hawgood (D)	58	1968	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'10"	203	L
		Terry Hollinger (D)	55	1971	Regina, SK, CAN	6'1"	201	L
	#4	Gord Kruppke (D)	57	1969	Slave Lake, AB, CAN	6'1"	216	R
		Jeff Kungle (D)	52	1973	Wakaw, SK, CAN	6'0"	198	-
	#23	Kelly Perrault (D)	52	1973	Fort Saskatchewan, AB, CAN	6'1"	205	L
	#2	Blake Sloan (D)	51	1975	Park Ridge, IL, USA	5'10"	201	R
	#7	Jeff Tory (D)	53	1973	Burnaby, BC, CAN	6'0"	185	R
FORWARDS
	#32	Neil Brady (C)"C"	58	1968	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'3"	205	L
		Neil Donovan (LW)	53	1973	Boston, MA, USA	6'2"	194	L
	#15	Tim Findlay (RW/C)	50	1976	Windsor, ON, CAN	6'0"	185	R
	#22	Mark Freer (C)	58	1968	Peterborough, ON, CAN	5'10"	181	L
		Jamey Hicks (C)	57	1969	Timmins, ON, CAN	5'9"	176	R
	#20	Brent Hughes (LW)	60	1966	New Westminster, BC, CAN	5'11"	194	L
		Robert Lang (C)	55	1970	Teplice, CZE	6'3"	212	R
	#24	Mike Maurice (C)		1966	Hamilton, ON, CAN	6'1"	209	L
	#27	Ken McRae (RW/C)	58	1968	Winchester, ON, CAN	6'1"	194	R
	#25	Dave Morissette (LW)	54	1971	Baie-Comeau, QC, CAN	6'1"	225	L
		Sylvain Naud (RW)	56	1970	LaSalle, QC, CAN	5'11"	201	R
	#26	David Oliver (RW)	55	1971	Sechelt, BC, CAN	6'0"	194	R
		Ryan Pawluk (LW)	50	1976	Windsor, ON, CAN	6'0"	190	L
	#16	Cam Stewart (LW)	55	1971	Kitchener, ON, CAN	5'11"	192	L
		Graeme Townshend (RW)	61	1965	Kingston, JAM	6'2"	225	R
		Richard Uniacke (C)	49	1976	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'0"	190	L
	#21	Rob Valicevic (RW)	55	1971	Detroit, MI, USA	6'1"	196	R
	#9	Brian Wiseman (C)	55	1971	Chatham, ON, CAN	5'9"	185	L
	#8	Mike Yeo (LW)	53	1973	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'1"	192	L
Position: G: 3, D: 9, F: 12Av Age: 27.25 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 196 lbsCompare with other teams »

1997-1998 Houston Aeros Staff

Head CoachDave Tippett
Asst. CoachDave Barr
General ManagerSteve Patterson
Athletic TrainerJerry Meins
BroadcasterTroy Gamble
ChairmanChuck Watson
Dir. of BroadcastingAdam Gordon
Dir. of Hockey OperationsDave Tippett
Dir. of Media RelationsTodd Sharrock
Equipment ManagerSteve Sumner
Franchise OwnerChuck Watson
PresidentSteve Patterson
Vice PresidentBrad Ewing

Team Staff History

1997-1998 Houston Aeros Captains

"C"

Neil Brady

Team Captaincy History

1997-1998 Houston Aeros Demographics

Houston Aeros Facts

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Team Colors: -
Town: Houston, TX, USA Map
Founded: 1994

1997-1998 Houston Aeros Roster Facts

Nationalities

30 players
5 players
1 player
1 player

Experience

Houston Aeros: 2 482 GP
NHL: 1 849 GP
WC: 33 GP
OG: 14 GP
Liiga: 18 GP
Czechia: 50 GP
AHL: 2 975 GP
DEL: 4 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Toyota Center
Location: Houston, TX, USA
Capacity: 17 800
Construction Year: 2003

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Latest Transactions

Houston Aeros — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
09/23/2013	Confirmed	leaving	Kris Fredheim (D)	St. John's IceCaps	Details
08/05/2013	Confirmed	leaving	Corbin Baldwin (D)	Iowa Wild	Details
07/11/2013	Confirmed	leaving	Nick Petersen (F)	Schwenninger Wild Wings	Details
05/08/2013	Confirmed	leaving	Mike Condon (G)	Montréal Canadiens	Details
04/11/2013	Loan	joining	Aaron Dell (G)	Allen Americans	Details
04/07/2013	Loan	joining	Mike Condon (G)	Ontario Reign	Details
03/29/2013	Loan	joining	Brian Stewart (G)	Bakersfield Condors	Details
03/10/2013	Loan	joining	Jeff Jakaitis (G)	South Carolina Stingrays	Details

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Houston Aeros History and Standings

Houston Aeros — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2012-2013	AHL	76	30	26	-	10	10	212	199	90	1.18	4	Conference QF loss
2011-2012	AHL	76	29	25	-	6	16	202	206	86	1.13	4	Conference QF loss
2010-2011	AHL	80	46	28	-	1	5	240	212	98	1.23	2	Conference Champion
2009-2010	AHL	80	24	34	-	10	2	206	224	80	1	7	Did not make playoffs
2008-2009	AHL	80	31	31	-	7	11	218	230	87	1.09	3	Conference Final loss
2007-2008	AHL	80	31	29	-	14	6	206	183	96	1.2	3	Conference QF loss
2006-2007	AHL	80	19	43	-	8	10	205	269	64	0.8	7	Did not make playoffs
2005-2006	AHL	80	41	24	-	9	6	285	242	106	1.33	2	Conference SF loss
2004-2005	AHL	80	40	28	-	-	12	212	195	92	1.15	4	Conference QF loss
2003-2004	AHL	80	28	34	14	-	4	197	220	74	0.93	4	Qualification loss
2002-2003	AHL	80	47	23	7	-	3	266	222	104	1.3	1	Champion
2001-2002	AHL	80	39	26	10	-	5	234	232	93	1.16	2	Conference Final loss
2000-2001	IHL	82	42	32	-	-	8	229	245	92	1.12	2	Quarterfinal loss
1999-2000	IHL	82	44	29	-	-	9	219	197	97	1.18	3	Conference Final loss
1998-1999	IHL	82	54	15	-	-	13	307	209	121	1.48	1	Champion
1997-1998	IHL	82	50	22	-	-	10	268	214	110	1.34	3	Conference QF loss
1996-1997	IHL	82	44	30	-	-	8	247	228	96	1.17	3	Conference Final loss
1995-1996	IHL	82	29	45	-	-	8	262	328	66	0.8	9	Did not make playoffs
1994-1995	IHL	81	38	35	-	-	8	272	283	84	1.04	5	Eighth Final Loss

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Houston Aeros — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Nick Petersen (F)	2026-2027	EC-KAC	ICEHL	11	6	5	11	4
2.	Harrison Reed (F)	2026-2027	TecArt Black Dragons Erfurt	Oberliga	11	5	4	9	8
3.	Johan Larsson (F)	2026-2027	Brynäs IF	SHL	11	3	5	8	2
4.	Mikael Granlund (F)	2026-2027	Anaheim Ducks	NHL	9	2	6	8	0
5.	Charlie Coyle (F)	2026-2027	Columbus Blue Jackets	NHL	8	1	6	7	4
6.	Joey Martin (F)	2026-2027	Cardiff Devils	-	7	2	4	6	4
7.	Jared Spurgeon (D)	2026-2027	Minnesota Wild	NHL	7	1	4	5	4
8.	Joey Martin (F)	2026-2027	Cardiff Devils	EIHL	5	1	3	4	2
9.	Erik Haula (F)	2026-2027	Los Angeles Kings	NHL	8	1	3	4	10
10.	Carson McMillan (D)	2026-2027	Hannover Scorpions	Oberliga	11	1	3	4	2

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Houston Aeros — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2012-2013	View Roster	6'1"	196 lbs	25.00
2011-2012	View Roster	6'1"	194 lbs	25.21
2010-2011	View Roster	6'0"	196 lbs	24.57
2009-2010	View Roster	6'0"	196 lbs	26.67
2008-2009	View Roster	6'1"	198 lbs	25.84

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Houston Aeros — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Mark Freer (F)	469	132	210	342
2.	Mark Lamb (F)	306	78	208	286
3.	Brian Wiseman (F)	227	62	198	260
4.	Curtis Murphy (D)	315	59	154	213
5.	Jon DiSalvatore (F)	235	77	97	174

Franchise All-Time Goals

Houston Aeros — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Mark Freer (F)	469	132	210	342
2.	Mark Lamb (F)	306	78	208	286
3.	Jon DiSalvatore (F)	235	77	97	174
4.	David Oliver (F)	160	72	55	127
5.	Kirby Law (F)	160	68	91	159

Franchise All-Time Assists

Houston Aeros — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Mark Freer (F)	469	132	210	342
2.	Mark Lamb (F)	306	78	208	286
3.	Brian Wiseman (F)	227	62	198	260
4.	Curtis Murphy (D)	315	59	154	213
5.	Erik Reitz (D)	363	35	118	153

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Houston Aeros — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Trent Cull (D)	253	9	49	724
2.	Erik Reitz (D)	363	35	153	721
3.	Steve Jaques (D)	195	5	43	634
4.	Mike Yeo (F)	317	55	127	511
5.	Matt Kassian (F)	229	10	22	505

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Houston Aeros — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Mark Freer (F)	469	132	210	342
2.	Erik Reitz (D)	363	35	118	153
3.	Paul Dyck (D)	328	17	47	64
4.	Mike Yeo (F)	317	55	72	127
5.	Curtis Murphy (D)	315	59	154	213

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Houston Aeros — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Erik Westrum (F)	71	34	98	1.38
2.	Patrick O'Sullivan (F)	114	66	141	1.24
3.	Brian Wiseman (F)	227	62	260	1.15
4.	Paul DiPietro (F)	36	18	41	1.14
5.	Krys Kolanos (F)	45	31	51	1.13

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Houston Aeros — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Kirby Law (F)	2005-2006	AHL	80	43	67	110	1.38	95
2.	Brian Wiseman (F)	1998-1999	IHL	77	21	88	109	1.42	106
3.	Erik Westrum (F)	2005-2006	AHL	71	34	64	98	1.38	138
4.	Brian Wiseman (F)	1997-1998	IHL	78	26	72	98	1.26	86
5.	Patrick O'Sullivan (F)	2005-2006	AHL	78	47	46	93	1.19	64

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Houston Aeros — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Patrick O'Sullivan (F)	2005-2006	AHL	78	47	46	93	1.19	64
2.	Jeff Christian (F)	1998-1999	IHL	80	45	41	86	1.08	252
3.	Kirby Law (F)	2005-2006	AHL	80	43	67	110	1.38	95
4.	Mark Freer (F)	1994-1995	IHL	80	38	42	80	1.00	54
5.	David Oliver (F)	1997-1998	IHL	78	38	27	65	0.83	60

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Houston Aeros — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Brian Wiseman (F)	1998-1999	IHL	77	21	88	109	1.42	106
2.	Brian Wiseman (F)	1997-1998	IHL	78	26	72	98	1.26	86
3.	Kirby Law (F)	2005-2006	AHL	80	43	67	110	1.38	95
4.	Erik Westrum (F)	2005-2006	AHL	71	34	64	98	1.38	138
5.	Brett Harkins (F)	2000-2001	IHL	81	16	64	80	0.99	51

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Houston Aeros — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Gordon Donnelly (D)	1995-1996	IHL	73	3	4	7	0.10	333
2.	Steve Jaques (D)	1995-1996	IHL	70	3	16	19	0.27	285
3.	Alan May (F)	1996-1997	IHL	82	7	11	18	0.22	270
4.	Derek Boogaard (F)	2004-2005	AHL	56	1	4	5	0.09	259
5.	Myles O'Connor (D)	1995-1996	IHL	80	2	24	26	0.33	256

Player Nationalities Throughout History

Elite Prospects Notes and Trivia

Franchise history
- Houston Aeros | 1994-2013
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