Tyler Cuma Tears ACL at Xcel Energy Center

Some unfortunate news: Minnesota Wild prospect Tyler Cuma sustained yet another injury and setback. Cuma tore his left ACL in a violent collision on the boards. Playing with the Houston Aeros, the team made an appearance at the Xcel Energy Center on Sunday to take on the Peoria Rivermen. He will have to undergo reconstructive surgery and is expected to miss six months. He has had several injuries since being drafted in the 1st round by the Minnesota Wild in 2008, 23rd overall. Here's to hoping for a fast recovery for Tyler Cuma.

Houston Aeros Will Play at Xcel Energy Center on Hockey Day Minnesota

On February 12, the Minnesota Wild's AHL affiliate the Houston Aeros will be playing at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. The Aeros will be there for Hockey Day Minnesota and will take on the Peoria Rivermen at 2:30 PM. The Peoria Rivermen are the St. Louis Blues' AHL affiliate. The St. Louis Blues will be playing the Minnesota Wild later that night, at 8:00 PM. This will be the 3rd time that the Houston Aeros will be playing in St. Paul.

Daoust signs with the Wild

Jean-Michel Daoust, a player for the Minnesota Wild’s AHL Houston Aeros team, has recently signed a one-year contract with the team. Last season, Jean-Michel was the lead scorer with 21 goals and 34 assists. These points were racked up in the 78 games the Aeros played. Jean-Michel is originally from Quebec and signed with the Houston Aeros before the 2009-10 season began. He had come from the Pittsburgh Penguins’ AHL affiliate team and is really excited to finally get his chance in the NHL.

Constantine leaving the Aeros

It was announced yesterday that Head Coach Kevin Constantine will not be returning for another season with the Houston Aeros. Kevin Constantine was responsible for leading the Houston Aeros to two playoffs during his stint with the team, and had a record of 117-94-11 overall. GM Jim Mill of the Houston Aeros states they were sad to see him leave after three seasons with the team, but wish him only the best. The search for a eighth coach of the team for the 2010-11 AHL season is underway.

Updates on the Wild

1.) The MN Wild have recalled Justin Falk up from the Aeros, who will play at defense.

2.) Matt Hackett has been signed, as a goaltender, to an entry-level three-year contract. Hackett played for Plymouth of the Ontario Hockey League this season, racking up a 22-18-3 record and a .925 save percentage.

3.) Backstrom still not ready to play in the regular season games, but has returned to practicing with the Wild this past Tuesday. Backstrom was happy to get to skate around, but after suffering a pulled groin he isn't quite ready. With Niklas Backstrom out, Wade Dubielewicz has been serving as backup goal for Josh Harding.