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 Todd McLellan.

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 Dave Barr.

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2002-2003

2002-2003 Season

Houston Aeros were 47-23-7-3 in the 2002-03 AHL season with 104 points, 1st in the Western Conference: West Division and 3rd overall.

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2002-2003 Houston Aeros Roster

Houston Aeros — 2002-2003 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		Peter Brady (G)	49	1977	Québec, QC, CAN	6'0"	190	L
	#33	Frédéric Cloutier (G)	45	1981	St-Honoré, QC, CAN	6'0"	176	R
	#34	Derek Gustafson (G)	47	1979	Gresham, OR, USA	5'11"	185	L
	#29	Johan Holmqvist (G)	48	1978	Tierp, SWE	6'2"	205	L
	#31	Dieter Kochan (G)	52	1974	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'1"	181	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#27	Ladislav Benysek (D)	51	1975	Olomouc, CZE	6'1"	194	L
	#25	David Cullen (D)	49	1976	St. Catharines, ON, CAN	6'1"	207	R
	#4	Chris Dyment (D)	47	1979	Reading, MA, USA	6'3"	207	R
		Darryl McArthur (D)	48	1978	Oshawa, ON, CAN	6'4"	209	L
		Keith McCambridge (D)	52	1974	Thompson, MB, CAN	6'2"	205	L
	#6	Zbynek Michalek (D)	43	1982	Jindrichuv Hradec, CZE	6'2"	209	R
	#14	Curtis Murphy (D)	50	1975	Kerrobert, SK, CAN	5'9"	185	R
	#37	Lawrence Nycholat (D)	47	1979	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'0"	201	L
	#5	Erik Reitz (D)	44	1982	Detroit, MI, USA	6'1"	223	R
	#7	Travis Roche (D)	48	1978	Grande Cache, AB, CAN	6'1"	194	R
		Rémi Royer (D)	48	1978	Donnacona, QC, CAN	6'2"	212	R
FORWARDS
	#16	Dan Cavanaugh (C)	46	1980	Springfield, MA, USA	6'2"	196	R
	#21	Marc Cavosie (C/LW)	45	1981	Albany, NY, USA	6'0"	196	L
	#8	Sylvain Cloutier (C)	52	1974	Mont-Laurier, QC, CAN	5'11"	190	L
		Greg Crozier (LW)	50	1976	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'3"	201	L
	#11	Mark Cullen (C/LW)	48	1978	Virginia, MN, USA	5'11"	174	L
	#3	Hnat Domenichelli (LW)	50	1976	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'0"	198	L
	#17	Jay Henderson (LW)	48	1978	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'11"	179	L
	#22	Jeff Hoggan (RW/LW)	48	1978	Hope, BC, CAN	6'1"	194	L
		Tomas Hradecky (RW)	48	1978	Znojmo, CZE	6'1"	198	L
		Cory Larose (C)	51	1975	Campbellton, NB, CAN	5'11"	190	L
		Shawn Legault (F)	49	1977	Legal, AB, CAN	6'3"	216	L
	#18	Rastislav Pavlikovský (C)	49	1977	Ilava, SVK	5'11"	198	L
		Denis Shiryayev (LW)	48	1978	Kharkiv, UKR	6'1"	201	L
		Jeremy Stevenson (LW)	52	1974	San Bernardino, CA, USA	6'2"	216	L
	#19	Jean-Guy Trudel (LW/RW)	51	1975	Sudbury, ON, CAN	6'0"	190	L
	#10	Tony Tuzzolino (RW)	51	1975	Buffalo, NY, USA	6'2"	201	R
	#24	Stéphane Veilleux (LW)	44	1981	St-Georges-de-Beauce, QC, CAN	6'1"	201	L
	#17	Tony Virta (RW/C)	54	1972	Hämeenlinna, FIN	5'10"	192	L
	#15	Rickard Wallin (C)	46	1980	Stockholm, SWE	6'3"	194	L
	#26	Kyle Wanvig (RW)	45	1981	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'3"	212	R
Position: G: 4, D: 9, F: 17Av Age: 25.43 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 196 lbsCompare with other teams »

2002-2003 Houston Aeros Staff

Head CoachTodd McLellan
Asst. CoachMatt Shaw
Asst. CoachCam Stewart
General ManagerDave Barr
General ManagerTom Lynn
Asst. Equipment ManagerDennis Soetart
Athletic TrainerJerry Meins
CEODave Feldman
ChairmanChuck Watson
Dir. of BroadcastingKen Double
Dir. of CommunicationsSandy Kirk
Franchise OwnerChuck Watson
Head Equipment ManagerRick Bronwell
Media ManagerJulie Kauffman
PresidentDave Barr

Team Staff History

2002-2003 Houston Aeros Demographics

Houston Aeros Facts

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Town: Houston, TX, USA Map
Founded: 1994

2002-2003 Houston Aeros Roster Facts

Nationalities

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Experience

Houston Aeros: 2 071 GP
NHL: 713 GP
WC: 54 GP
OG: 4 GP
SHL: 293 GP
Liiga: 427 GP
Czechia: 184 GP
AHL: 4 920 GP
DEL: 48 GP

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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	OTW	T	OTL	L	TP	GF	GA	P/GP	rank	postseason
2012-2013	AHL	76	30	10	-	10	26	90	212	199	1.18	4	Conference QF loss
2011-2012	AHL	76	29	6	-	16	25	86	202	206	1.13	4	Conference QF loss
2010-2011	AHL	80	46	1	-	5	28	98	240	212	1.23	2	Conference Champion
2009-2010	AHL	80	24	10	-	2	34	80	206	224	1	7	Did not make playoffs
2008-2009	AHL	80	31	7	-	11	31	87	218	230	1.09	3	Conference Final loss
2007-2008	AHL	80	31	14	-	6	29	96	206	183	1.2	3	Conference QF loss
2006-2007	AHL	80	19	8	-	10	43	64	205	269	0.8	7	Did not make playoffs
2005-2006	AHL	80	41	9	-	6	24	106	285	242	1.33	2	Conference SF loss
2004-2005	AHL	80	40	-	-	12	28	92	212	195	1.15	4	Conference QF loss
2003-2004	AHL	80	28	-	14	4	34	74	197	220	0.93	4	Qualification loss
2002-2003	AHL	80	47	-	7	3	23	104	266	222	1.3	1	Champion
2001-2002	AHL	80	39	-	10	5	26	93	234	232	1.16	2	Conference Final loss
2000-2001	IHL	82	42	-	-	8	32	92	229	245	1.12	2	Quarterfinal loss
1999-2000	IHL	82	44	-	-	9	29	97	219	197	1.18	3	Conference Final loss
1998-1999	IHL	82	54	-	-	13	15	121	307	209	1.48	1	Champion
1997-1998	IHL	82	50	-	-	10	22	110	268	214	1.34	3	Conference QF loss
1996-1997	IHL	82	44	-	-	8	30	96	247	228	1.17	3	Conference Final loss
1995-1996	IHL	82	29	-	-	8	45	66	262	328	0.8	9	Did not make playoffs
1994-1995	IHL	81	38	-	-	8	35	84	272	283	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	TP	PIM
1.	Mikael Granlund (F)	2026-2027	Anaheim Ducks	NHL	18	6	16	22	0
2.	Charlie Coyle (F)	2026-2027	Columbus Blue Jackets	NHL	16	3	10	13	10
3.	Harrison Reed (F)	2026-2027	TecArt Black Dragons Erfurt	Oberliga	14	7	5	12	10
4.	Johan Larsson (F)	2026-2027	Brynäs IF	SHL	14	5	7	12	22
5.	Nick Petersen (F)	2026-2027	EC-KAC	ICEHL	11	6	5	11	4
6.	Erik Haula (F)	2026-2027	Los Angeles Kings	NHL	16	3	4	7	12
7.	Jonas Brodin (D)	2026-2027	Minnesota Wild	NHL	20	0	7	7	10
8.	Brandon Buck (F)	2026-2027	Strathroy Jets	NPHL	3	3	3	6	0
9.	Joey Martin (F)	2026-2027	Cardiff Devils	-	10	2	4	6	4
10.	Carson McMillan (D)	2026-2027	Hannover Scorpions	Oberliga	14	1	5	6	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	25.10
2011-2012	View Roster	6'1"	194 lbs	25.28
2010-2011	View Roster	6'0"	196 lbs	24.63
2009-2010	View Roster	6'0"	196 lbs	26.73
2008-2009	View Roster	6'1"	198 lbs	25.87

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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	P/GP
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	P/GP	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	P/GP	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	P/GP	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	P/GP	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
- Iowa Wild | 2013-