expressed he wanted to use the 38 Aeros' home dates to instead host concerts in order to generate more revenue. In the first negotiations between Alexander and MS&E, the Rockets' owner demanded a 550% increase in the team's rent if they wanted to stay. MS&E instead began exploring other options, settling on Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa, which last was home to the Iowa Chops in 2009. On April 18, 2013, MS&E announced that the Aeros would be relocated to Des Moines at the conclusion of the 2013 Calder Cup playoffs. Following the relocation, MS&E's rent went from one of the highest in the AHL to one of the lowest: 27th of the AHL's 30 franchises. Season-by-season results International Hockey League (1994–2001) American Hockey League (2001–2013) Players Team Captains Sylvain Cloutier, 2002–2003 Kirby Law, 2005–2006 No captain 2006–2007 Erik Reitz, 2007–2008 Corey Locke, 2008–2009 Brandon Rogers, 2009–2010 Jon DiSalvatore, 2010–2012 Drew Bagnall, 2012–2013 Retired numbers 9 Gordie Howe (1973–77 with the WHA team) Franchise records Single season Goals: Patrick O'Sullivan, 47 (2005–06) Assists: Brian Wiseman, 88 (1998–99) Points: Kirby Law, 110 (2005–06) Penalty minutes: Gord Donnelly, 333 (1995–96) GAA: Josh Harding, 2.01 (2004–05) SV%: Josh Harding, .930 (2004–05) Career Career goals: Mark Freer, 132 Career assists: Mark Freer, 210 Career points: Mark Freer, 342 Career penalty minutes: Erik Reitz, 721 Career goaltending wins: Frederic Chabot, 126 Career shutouts: Frederic Chabot, 18 Career games: Mark Freer, 469 Hockey in Houston after the Aeros Despite the departure of the Houston Aeros professional hockey team, the sport of hockey saw a rise in development in the Houston metropolitan area. The Houston Wild hockey club, also known as the Houston Junior Aeros Hockey Club, became a well-known travel hockey organization in the community. In the late 2010s, it was estimated that over 700 kids were actively participating in hockey in the area. Two organizations, the Houston Youth Hockey Group and the HTX Storm girls hockey association, helped to drive this growth. The Houston Youth Hockey Group is committed to making youth hockey more accessible and affordable in Houston. They partner with local schools, sports leagues, community centers, and other organizations to create new opportunities for children of all backgrounds. Their goal is to both promote the game of youth hockey and ensure that all children have the resources and opportunities necessary to play. The Houston Youth Hockey Group was founded by Hayden