IOWA SIGNS ALEX PETAN TO ATO

Mar 24, 2016

Iowa Returns to Wells Fargo Arena on Friday

DES MOINES, IA – Iowa Wild General Manager Brent Flahr announced on Thursday the American Hockey League (AHL) club has signed forward Alex Petan to an Amateur Tryout Agreement (ATO).

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Petan wraps up a four-year playing career at Michigan Tech of the WCHA. In his senior season, Petan was a Hobey Baker Finalists, leading his club in goals and points. Over 36 games, the team’s Captain scored 18 goals and added 15 assists for 33 points. In his time at Michigan Tech, Petan led the team in scoring in three of the past four seasons.  The Delta, BC native set a collegiate high as a junior, potting 15 goals and adding 25 assists for 40 points in 41 games played. The undrafted forward played in 153 collegiate games, scoring 59 goals and adding 76 assists for 135 points.  His younger brother, Nic Petan, plays in the Winnipeg Jets system.

Petan earned numerous accolades at Michigan Tech. This past season he was named the WCHA Player of the Year, after leading the league in points this winter. He was also selected to the All-WCHA First Team and the WCHA All-Academic Team. As a junior, Petan was named to the All-WCHA Second Team and WCHA All-Academic Team, while also serving as an alternate captain. During his sophomore campaign, Petan earned WCHA All-Academic Team and was named to the WCHA All-Rookie team as a freshman in 2012-13.

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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