Former Tiger Chad Rau was the subject of a positive profile — he certainly deserves one — by The Third Intermission blog that covers the Minnesota Wild’s AHL affiliate, the Houston Aeros.

Here’s a taste:

Chad Rau played, in his rookie professional season, the way most veteran players can only hope to play.

Playing in 79 games, Rau was fourth on the Aeros in scoring with 38 points (19+19=38). He didn’t look lost on the ice, and he appeared to handle the adjustment from college hockey to the AHL with aplomb. His 79 games played also led the team, and that was a key to a team that found itself torn apart with injuries and call-ups. He also found a way to fit in with every line on which he skated.

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