ROCKFORD DEFEATS IOWA 3-1
Nov 8, 2013Box Score - HERE
ROCKFORD DEFEATS IOWA 3-1
Iowa Remains In Rockford on Saturday, Returns Home Nov. 13 for Chicago
Rockford, IL – The Iowa Wild (5-5-0-0, 10 points) were defeated by the Rockford IceHogs (8-6-1-0, 17 points) 3-1 in front of 4,101 fans at the BMO Harris Bank Arena on Friday night. Defenseman Bobby Shea and forward Brad Winchester connected for goals 2:33 apart in the first period, giving the Hogs a lead they would not surrender. Rockford winger Terry Broadhurst added an insurance goal in the third period for the two-goal win, which ended the team’s four-game losing skid. Rockford goalie Antti Raanta (6-4-0) stopped 24 Iowa shots to preserve the win. Iowa goalie Darcy Kuemper (3-4-0) made 24 saves in the defeat. Wild forward Jason Zucker scored the team’s lone goal, as Iowa lost for the third straight game. The Wild meets the IceHogs again in Rockford on Saturday at 7 PM.
The IceHogs jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead with a pair of goals 2:33 apart in the first 7:55 of the first period. Defenseman Bobby Shea opened the scoring at 5:22 of the contest, sneaking a shot through traffic from the blueline. Left wing Pat Mulane and forward Byron Froese assisted on Shea’s first goal of the season, which floated past Iowa goalie Darcy Kuemper for the 1-0 lead. Moments later, the Hogs extended their lead to 2-0 at 7:55, as forward Brad Winchester snapped a wrist shot from the high slot for his fourth goal of the year. Forward Terry Broadhurst and defenseman Theo Peckham each had an assist on the goal. Kuemper got a piece of Winchester’s shot, but the puck dribbled in behind him. Iowa used its power play to get on the scoreboard at 10:59. Defenseman Brian Connelly drove the puck to the Rockford net and goalie Antti Raanta made the initial save. Forward Erik Haula shifted the rebound across the crease to Jason Zucker, who blasted a one-timer into the open net for his fourth goal of the year and a 2-1 Wild deficit.
After a scoreless second period, Rockford opened up a 3-1 lead at 11:20 of the third period. Center Terry Broadhurst was sprung over the Iowa blueline on a feed from defenseman Adam Clendening. Broadhurst skated in alone and beat Kuemper for the power-play goal. Forward Mark McNeil added an assist on Broadhurst’s fourth goal of the year.
The Wild concludes a two-game set in Rockford on Saturday at 7 PM at the BMO Harris Bank Arena. Iowa returns for a six-game homestand, which begins on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 7:05 PM against the Chicago Wolves. The Wild will also welcome San Antonio on Friday, Nov. 15 at 7:05 PM. Friday night’s game is a $2.00 Beer Night, featuring $2.00 ten-ounce drafts, presented by 100.3 The Bus. Fans are encouraged to bring new or gently used winter coats for the team’s clothing drive, presented by G & L Clothing. Fans who make a donation will be rewarded with tickets to an upcoming Iowa Wild home game. The team will conclude a weekend set on Saturday, Nov. 16 with the Milwaukee Admirals at 7:05 PM. The first 1,500 fans (12 and under) will be given an Iowa Wild Youth Jersey. Fans may purchase the Subway Family Four Pack for the game, which features four tickets, four hot dogs, four sodas and Subway coupons starting at $44.
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