HEAT BURNS WILD IN THE FIRST, POSTS 5-1 WIN
Mar 18, 2016Iowa Heads to San Jose on Saturday
STOCKTON, CA – The Iowa Wild (21-36-3-4, 49 points) were defeated by the Stockton Heat (26-24-2-2, 56 points) 5-1 in front of 4,476 fans at the Stockton Arena on Friday evening. Stockton’s Kenny Agostino, Hunter Smith and Drew Shore each scored in the first seven minutes of play and Heat goalie Kevin Poulin (12-8-3) made 20 saves for the victory. Captain Derek Grant scored twice as Stockton connected for three power-play strikes, sweeping the season series. Iowa goalie Leland Irving (10-19-4) made 31 saves in defeat. Center Grayson Downing scored the Wild’s lone goal. The Wild travels to San Jose on Saturday, Mar. 19 for an 8 p.m. CT game against the Barracuda.
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The Heat jumped out to a quick lead with three goals in the game’s first 7:08 of play. Stockton forward Kenny Agostino scored off the rush, snapping a wrist shot from the left-wing circle in the Iowa zone. Agostino beat Leland Irving just inside the far post, scoring his 18th goal of the season for a 1-0 Heat lead. Stockton made it 2-0 after Hunter Smith snuck a wrist shot past Irving at 5:07. His second goal of the season set up by Tyler Wotherspoon. The Heat made it a three-goal lead at 7:08 when Drew Shore tallied his seventh goal of the season. Emile Poirier slipped a pass to Shore off the rush and the Heat forward beat Irving with a backhander. Mason Raymond added an assist for the 3-0 lead.
The Heat expanded its lead to 4-0 at 2:45 of the second period. Captain Derek Grant potted a loose puck to the right of Irving, scoring his 24th goal of the year. Forwards Hunter Shinkaruk and Agostino each picked up an assist on Grant’s goal. Iowa got on the scoreboard at 15:52 of the middle frame. Center Grayson Downing took a feed from defenseman Christian Folin. Downing turned and beat goalie Kevin Poulin for his 17th goal of the season, a power-play score. Right wing Marc Hagel added an assist as Iowa trimmed the deficit to 4-1.
Stockton connected for its third power-play goal at 2:01 of the third period, increasing the lead to 5-1. Agostino and Kenny Morrison helped work the puck down low to Grant. The Heat center pocketed his second goal of the night, 25th goal of the season, with a quick shot in the slot.
The Wild returns 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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