The Abbotsford Heat currently sit second overall in the AHL standings with 23 points, three points behind the Charlotte Checkers (Carolina Hurricanes Affiliate) with two games in hand. The Heat continue their five game road-trip looking to improve their record away from the AESC as they take on old division rivals in the Lone Star State. The ‘three-in-three’ weekend set sees the Heat start against the Texas Stars on Friday, San Antonio Rampage on Saturday and Houston Aeros on Sunday. Game times are as follows:
Abbotsford Heat vs. Texas Stars
Friday, November 23rd 2012 – Puck drop at 5:30 PM PST
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Abbotsford Heat vs. San Antonio Rampage
Saturday, November 24th 2012 – Puck drop at 5:00 PM PST
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Abbotsford Heat vs. Houston Aeros
Sunday, November 25th 2012 – Puck drop at 3:05 PM PST
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Let’s rewind and take a look at how the Heat fared in Texas last season. The Heat visited the state 12 times last season, recording eight wins and four losses. Here is the breakdown against each team:
Abbotsford Heat vs. Texas Stars
Season Head-to-Head Record
Abbotsford 6-2-0-0
Texas 2-5-0-1
Abbotsford won the season series and recorded a 3-1 record on the road against the Stars.
Game Results
Abbotsford 5 @ Texas 2 (Mar 19 2012) Final – Box Score
Texas 4 @ Abbotsford 1 (Mar 4 2012) Final – Box Score
Texas 1 @ Abbotsford 2 (Mar 2 2012) Final – Box Score
Abbotsford 1 @ Texas 2 (Jan 11 2012) Final – Box Score
Texas 1 @ Abbotsford 2 (Dec 30 2011) Final – Box Score
Texas 3 @ Abbotsford 5 (Dec 29 2011) Final – Box Score
Abbotsford 3 @ Texas 1 (Nov 12 2011) Final – Box Score
Abbotsford 3 @ Texas 2 (Nov 11 2011) Final SO – Box Score
Abbotsford Heat vs. San Antonio Rampage
Season Head-to-Head Record
Abbotsford 4-4-0-0
San Antonio 4-4-0-0
The Heat tied the season series with the Rampage while recording a 3-1 record on the road in San Antonio.
Game Results
San Antonio 5 @ Abbotsford 6 (Mar 25 2012) Final – Box Score
San Antonio 6 @ Abbotsford 1 (Mar 24 2012) Final – Box Score
Abbotsford 3 @ San Antonio 1 (Mar 16 2012) Final – Box Score
Abbotsford 1 @ San Antonio 2 (Jan 16 2012) Final – Box Score
Abbotsford 5 @ San Antonio 0 (Jan 10 2012) Final – Box Score
San Antonio 3 @ Abbotsford 1 (Nov 27 2011) Final – Box Score
San Antonio 5 @ Abbotsford 0 (Nov 25 2011) Final – Box Score
Abbotsford 4 @ San Antonio 0 (Nov 15 2011) Final – Box Score
Abbotsford Heat vs. Houston Aeros
Season Head-to-Head Record
Abbotsford 5-1-0-2
Houston 3-4-0-1
Abbotsford came out on top in the season series against the Aeros while recording a 2-2 record on the road in Houston.
Game Results
Abbotsford 0 @ Houston 1 (Mar 17 2012) Final SO – Box Score
Abbotsford 1 @ Houston 4 (Mar 13 2012) Final – Box Score
Houston 1 @ Abbotsford 4 (Mar 7 2012) Final – Box Score
Houston 7 @ Abbotsford 6 (Mar 6 2012) Final SO – Box Score
Houston 1 @ Abbotsford 4 (Feb 18 2012) Final – Box Score
Houston 2 @ Abbotsford 3 (Feb 17 2012) Final – Box Score
Abbotsford 1 @ Houston 0 (Nov 20 2011) Final SO – Box Score
Abbotsford 5 @ Houston 3 (Nov 10 2011) Final – Box Score
Next Home Stand
The Heat return to the AESC to play the Hamilton Bulldogs (AHL affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens) on Friday, November 30th and Saturday, December 1st. Friday’s game is “Legends of Hockey Night”, where the Heat will honour former Canadien Yvan Cournoyer. Fans will have an opportunity to have an item signed by the Hockey Hall of Fame inductee as part of the evening’s festivities. December 1st will be the annual “Pucks ‘N Paws” night at the AESC. Bring your four legged friend to the game for just $5, with proceeds going to the SPCA.
Tickets
Get your seats early by purchasing them online here:
Friday, November 30th 2012 – Legends of Hockey Night with Yvan Cournoyer – Click here
Saturday, December 1st 2012 – Pucks ‘N Paws Night – Click here
