MILWAUKEE POWERS PAST IOWA 5-1
Mar 13, 2016Iowa Heads to California on Friday
DES MOINES, IA – The Iowa Wild (21-35-3-4, 49 points) were defeated by the Milwaukee Admirals (38-20-3-0, 79 points) 5-1 in front of 5,753 fans at the at Wells Fargo Arena on Sunday evening. The Admirals scored four power-play goals and had five different players enjoy multi-point games. Forwards Max Reinhart, Pontus Aberg, Frederick Gaudreau and defenseman Trevor Murphy each scored a power-play goal for MIlwaukee. Reinhart added an even-strength goal for the Admirals for his second of the night. Admirals goalie Marek Mazanec (17-14-3) made 27 saves on 28 shots in the victory. Iowa goalie Steve Michalek (6-3-0) made 19 saves on 24 shots in the defeat. Forward Rob Bordson scored the lone goal in the Iowa loss. The Wild travels to Stockton on Friday, Mar. 18 for a 9:30 p.m. game against the Heat.
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Admirals forward Max Reinhart opened the scoring at 11:25 of the first period, helping Milwaukee grab a 1-0 lead. Forward Max Gortz and defenseman Trevor Murphy each tailed an assist each on the power-play goal. Gortz received the puck to right of the Iowa goal from Murphy, firing a cross-crease pass to Reinhart. Standing at the back door, the puck ricocheted off Reinhart and past goalie Steve Michalek for his 18th goal of the season.
Reinhart scored his second goal of the game just 16 seconds into the second period. Forward Pontus Aberg and Frederick Gaudreau each tallied an assist on the goal. Gaudreau corralled the puck in the neutral zone, starting an odd-man advantage for the Admirals. Streaking into the offensive zone, Reinhart took a pass from Aberg and slipped the puck by a sprawling Michalek for his 19th goal of the season. Aberg added a goal of his own at 3:38 of the period, extending Milwaukee’s lead to 3-0. Defenseman Trevor Murphy and forward Kevin Fiala each tallied an assist each on the power-play goal. Aberg received a pass at the right circle from Murphy, one-timing a slapshot past Michalek for his 17th goal of the season.
Wild forward Rob Bordson scored at 2:54 of the third period, cutting the Admirals lead to 3-1. Defensemen Conor Allen and Tyson Strachan each tallied an assist on the shorthanded goal. Allen controlled the puck at left point, firing a shot towards the net. Standing in front of the net, Bordson tipped the puck out of midair, redirecting the puck through goalie Marek Mazanec’s five-hole for his ninth goal of the season. Admirals forward Frederick Gaudreau scored at 8:56 of the period, extending Milwaukee’s lead to 4-1. Center Vladislav Kamenev and defenseman Taylor Aronson each tallied an assist on the goal. Gaudreau took a rebound at the right face-off dot and one-timed the puck past Michalek for his 15th goal of the season. Defenseman Trevor Murphy scored the fourth Milwaukee power-play goal of the game at 10:23 of the period, giving the Admirals a 5-1 lead. Gortz and Aberg each earned an assist on the goal. Murphy fired a slapshot from the right point, beating Michalek under his glove for his 10th goal of the season.
Iowa heads to the west coast on Friday, Mar. 18 for a visit to the Stockton Heat. The Wild also makes a stop in San Jose on Saturday, Mar. 19 before returning to Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, Mar. 25 to host the Chicago Wolves at 7 p.m. Friday’s game is a $2 Beer Night presented by 100.3 The Bus. The first 1,000 fans to the game receive a T-shirt courtesy of IWork and Play. The “Bring Your Buds Bundle” is also available, featuring one ticket, one 16 oz. Bud or Bud Light at the game, one hot dog, one popcorn, $1 off a Bud or Bud Light 25 oz. can during the game, and one free beer at Carl’s Place following the game.
The Wild hosts Chicago for a rematch on Saturday, Mar. 19 at 12:30 p.m. Saturday’s game features the Wild’s “Go Green Game”, sponsored by NASH FM and NASH ICON. The first 1,000 fans to the game receive an Iowa Wild water bottle courtesy of Water Works Park. The “Legends Brewdog Pack” is also available on Saturday, including one of each: ticket, beer, hotdog, and a free Bud or Bud Light at Legends American Grill. The Stanley Cup is expected to make a visit to Wells Fargo Arena for Saturday’s game. It will be displayed on the concourse throughout the game. The Iowa Wild is also offering a specialty package that includes access to a breakfast buffet, one drink ticket, and a ticket the game. The package is extremely limited and starts at $50 ($35 for Iowa Wild VIP Members) and begins at 10:30 a.m. A professional photographer will be in attendance for those who would like a professional portrait.
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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