Former Crusader Tony Quesada Signs With The AHL’S Houston Aeros

FORMER CRUSADER TONY QUESADA SIGNS WITH THE AHL'S HOUSTON AEROS
Houston is the affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild

HOUSTON, Texas. - Former Holy Cross goaltender Tony Quesada has signed a contract
with the American Hockey League's Houston Aeros for the 2006-07 season, the team
announced Monday. The Aeros are the affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild.

A four-year member of the Holy Cross men's hockey team, Quesada ranks first all-time
at Holy Cross in wins (61), save percentage (.915), goals against average (2.50),
games played (105) and minutes played (6033:54), while he is second in saves (2700).


Quesada was named second team All-Atlantic Hockey in the 2005-06 season, after
posting a 22-6-2 record with 840 saves, a 2.30 goals against average and a .925 save
percentage. A semifinalist for the Walter Brown Award as the top American-born
player in New England, he set school single season records for victories, save
percentage, games played (30) and minutes played (1773:00) this past season.

He was also named the Atlantic Hockey Goaltender of the Week five times in 2005-06,
earned the Atlantic Hockey Regular Season goaltending Award for his 2.22 goals
against average in league games, and was selected to the Atlantic Hockey
All-Tournament team. His .767 winning percentage was second best in the nation.
Quesada made 35 saves in Holy Cross' 4-3 overtime victory over Minnesota to advance
to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament.