SCHROEDER SINKS STARS IN OT, WILD WIN 4-3
Mar 4, 2016Iowa Continues Seven-Game Road Swing Monday in Winnipeg at 7 PM
CEDAR PARK, TX – The Iowa Wild (19-33-3-4, 45 points) defeated the Texas Stars (33-20-5-3, 74 points) 4-3 in overtime in front of 4,690 fans at Cedar Park Center on Friday night. Wild forward Jordan Schroeder raced down the ice and ripped a wrist shot over the shoulder of Texas goalie Jack Campbell 43-seconds into overtime, lifting Iowa over Texas. Iowa goalie Steve Michalek (5-2-0) was credited with the win after making 15 saves. Iowa held Texas to a franchise record-low 18 shots on net. Iowa’s Grayson Downing, Guillaume Gelinas and Maxime Fortunus scored as the Wild ended a three-game losing skid. In a relief effort, Texas goalie Jack Campbell (3-7-3) made 17 saves with the loss. Iowa travels to Winnipeg to face the Moose at 7 p.m. on Monday.
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Texas jumped out to a quick lead, scoring merely 1:41 into the first period. Justin Dowling snapped a pass through center to the Iowa blueine, connecting with Brendan Ranford on the right wing side. He carried towards the Iowa net and slipped a pass to the crease. The puck bounced off Derek Hulak’s skate for the 1-0 Stars lead. Iowa drew even with Texas at 4:12 of the first frame, scoring off its first power play of the evening. Center Tyler Graovac found defenseman Guillaume Gelinas at the left point. The Iowa defender slipped into the top of the left-wing circle and unleashed a slapshot through traffic and past Lagace for the 1-1 score. Forward Colton Beck added an assist on Gelinas’ first goal of the season.
In the second period, Iowa rattled off two goals in 35 seconds to take the lead and add to it. The Wild pounced on a loose puck in the Stars zone, as Christoph Bertschy slid a pass to the front of the Texas net. Center Grayson Downing beat Lagace for his 16th goal of the year and a 2-1 Iowa lead. Marc Hagel had the secondary assist as Iowa moved in front. The Wild made it a 3-1 lead at 2:11 of the second period as Maxime Fortunus blasted a slapshot past Lagace. Fortunus’ fifth goal of the year was set up by forwards Brett Bulmer and Rob Bordson for a two-goal lead. Lagace was pulled after the goal, finishing the night with seven saves on ten shots. The Stars responded to the goaltending change and pulled within a goal at 4:59 of the second period. Defenseman Esa Lindell beat Steve Michalek with a wrist shot from the left-wing wall. Gemel Smith and Branden Troock each had an assist on Lindell’s 11th goal this season. Texas made it a 3-3 game at 9:34 as Matej Stransky followed up his own shot and potted a rebound for his 14th goal of the season. Forwards Curtis McKenzie and defenseman Brennan Evans each had an assist on his team’s third goal.
The two teams skated to overtime tied 3-3 as forward Jordan Schroeder picked up a loose puck in the Iowa zone. The Wild winger raced through center ice and snapped a wrist shot over the glove of Campbell for the 4-3 win. His 13th goal of the season was unassisted.
The Wild continues a seven-game road trip on Monday, Mar. 7. The team makes additional stops in Manitoba (2), and Milwaukee (1) before returning home on Sunday, Mar. 13 to host the Milwaukee Admirals at 5 p.m. The Subway/Star 102.5 Combo Pack is available for purchase starting at $12. The combo pack includes one ticket, one hot dog, one soda, and one Subway coupon. The Wild hosts a live red jersey auction following the game courtesy of the American Heart Association. A canned food drive presented by Billion Buick, Price Chopper, and Zerorez takes place during the game, benefitting MoveTheFood.org.
Fans may purchase single-game tickets multiple ways, either through the team's website – www.Iowawild.com, the Wells Fargo Arena box office or participating Hy-Vee food stores. Tickets are available online at www.Iowawild.com under the single game tickets tab. The Wells Fargo Arena box office is open Monday – Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and closed on Sunday. For Saturday game days, the box office will open at 10 a.m. For Sunday game days the box office will open at 12 p.m. Fans may also purchase tickets by calling 1-844-55-HYVEE or by visiting participating Hy-Vee food stores locations in the greater Des Moines area. Those interested may also visit www.hy-veetix.com. Fans interested in buying full season, or smaller season packages may call the Iowa Wild front office at 515-564-8700.
The Iowa Wild 2015-16 season is presented by Mercy Medical Center, it runs from October through April. Fans may purchase seats to see any of the team’s 38 regular season home games at Wells Fargo Arena. Season tickets to see the Wild play its 2015-16 season at Wells Fargo Arena start at just $9 per game. For more information on tickets, including ticket plans and group seating, please contact the Wild ticket office by calling 515-564-8700 or go to www.iowawild.com.
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