There are three regular season games left in the history of the Houston Aeros franchise in the American Hockey League...
Sources on both ends of the Minnesota Wild organization in the Twin Cities and Houston are saying that the Aeros are moving to Des Moines after this season ends...
The current lease agreement was signed in 2008 and the arena and the Aeros have been negotiating for the past year to try and re-up the deal.
Didn't happen...
"We were not able to find agreement on terms of a new arena lease which would allow us to continue to successfully operate our franchise. We thank Toyota Center for the partnership we've had since moving there in 2003," said Matt Majka, Wild chief operating officer said in a press release.
"We have enjoyed a very strong relationship with the Aeros dating back to Toyota Center's inaugural 2003 season. Both parties worked diligently and in good faith during this process, but unfortunately we were unable to reach an agreement. We wish the Aeros continued success," said Tad Brown, Houston Rockets/Clutch City Sports & Entertainment chief executive officer.
"On behalf of our Board of Governors, I would like to thank the fans of the Houston Aeros for the terrific support they have shown their team and the American Hockey League for the last 12 years," said David Andrews, American Hockey League president and CEO.
Michael Russo of the Star Tribune newspaper in Minneapolis-St. Paul says the AHL has approved the move and the team will play in the Wells Fargo Center.
Here's the end of the last home game the Aeros played in Houston...
((HT: Oliver Guerrero))
This won't be the last move in the off-season for minor league hockey...
Guarantee...
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