MOOSE EDGES WILD 3-2

Mar 30, 2016

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Iowa and Manitoba Meet for Final Time on Friday

DES MOINES, IA – The Iowa Wild (21-39-4-4, 50 points) were defeated by the Manitoba Moose (23-37-4-5, 55 points) 3-2 in front of 4,651 fans at Wells Fargo Arena on Wednesday night. Moose center Patrice Cormier scored with 5:28 remaining in regulation on the power play, serving as the difference maker and game-winner for Manitoba. Forward Darik Angeli and defenseman Brenden Kichton each added a goal in the Moose victory. Manitoba goalie Connor Hellebuyck (11-13-1) made 31 saves on 33 shots in the win. Iowa received goals from forwards Zac Dalpe and Colton Beck in the loss. Wild goalie Steve Michalek (6-5-0) stopped 24 of 27 shots in the defeat. Iowa and Manitoba have a rematch at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, Apr. 1.

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After a scoreless first, Moose defenseman Brenden Kichton opened the scoring at 6:24 of the second period, putting Manitoba ahead 1-0. Forwards Darik Angeli and Dan DeSalvo tallied an assist each on the goal. Angeli moved the puck up the right boards to DeSalvo inside the offensive zone. Kichton received a pass from DeSalvo at the point, one-timing a slap shot over the right-shoulder of goalie Steve Michalek for his 10th goal of the season.

Manitoba forward Darik Angeli scored 2:54 into the third period, extending the Moose lead to 2-0. Defenseman Andrew MacWilliam and forward Austen Brassard each tallied an assist on the goal. Angeli carried the puck up the left side of the ice as a Moose penalty expired, slamming on the brakes at the bottom of the left circle he slid the puck under Michalek’s five-hole for his first goal of the season. Wild forward Zac Dalpe scored 5:48 into the period, cutting the Moose lead to 2-1. Iowa rookie Alex Petan picked up an assist on the goal for his first career point. Petan scooped up the puck in his own zone and snapped a neutral-ice pass, springing Dalpe for a breakaway. Streaking into the zone uncontested, Dalpe ripped a wrist shot over the glove of goalie Connor Hellebuyck for his third goal of the season. Moose forward Patrice Cormier scored with 5:28 remaining in the third period, reclaiming a 3-1 Manitoba lead. Right wing Austen Brassard and defenseman Brenden Kichton each picked up an assist on the power-play goal. Brassard fed a pass to Cormier to the left of the goal. Cormier pivoted to the front of the net, firing the puck off of Michalek’s leg pad. Cormier picked up the rebound, sweeping the puck into the net for his 14th goal of the season. Wild forward Colton Beck cut the Moose lead to 3-2, scoring with 1:32 left in the third period. Forwards Rob Bordson and Grayson Downing each tallied an assist on the goal. Beck corralled the puck at the left circle and beat Hellebuyck with a wrist shot for his sixth goal of the season.

The Wild hosts Manitoba for a rematch on Friday, Apr. 1 at 7 p.m. Friday is Race Car and Bobblehead Night, courtesy of Krist Insurance. The first 1,000 fans receive a Tyler Graovac bobblehead. The game features $2 beers, presented by 100.3 The Bus. Fans may also purchase the “Bring Your Buds Bundle” which includes: one ticket, one 16 oz. Bud or Bud Light at the Wild game, one hot dog, one popcorn, $1 off a Bud or Bud Light 25 oz. can at the Wild game, and a free Bud or Bud Light at Carl’s Place following the game.

Iowa makes stops in Rockford and San Antonio before returning to Wells Fargo Arena for its final three home games of the regular season. The Wild welcomes Grand Rapids to Des Moines on Monday, Apr. 11 for a 7 p.m. puck drop. Monday’s game offers free parking until the Iowa Events Center lots are full courtesy of HITS 99.9 FM. Students may use their students ID’s to buy a defense preferred ticket and receive a second ticket for $0.99, also sponsored by HITS 99.9 FM. Iowa plays the Rockford IceHogs for the final time on Wednesday, Apr. 13 at 7 p.m. Wednesday features the Jim Beam and NASH FM Guys Night of the season, including drink specials of $5 regular Beam Orchard Twists and $10 for a Beam Orchard Twist in a mason jar. If the Wild wins all fans in attendance receive a ticket to a future Iowa Wild game.

Iowa’s final home game of the season takes place on Friday, Apr. 15 at 7 p.m. against the Chicago Wolves. The Iowa Wild extends its gratitude and thanks with “Fan Appreciation Night”. The first 2,500 fans to the game receives an Iowa Wild team poster sponsored by Renaissance Savery Hotel, Prairie Life Fitness, Edwards, GuideOne Insurance, and Country 96.5. Friday also includes $2 beer night presented by 100.3 The Bus. The “Bring Your Buds Bundle” ticket package is available for purchase, including one ticket, one 16 oz. Bud or Bud Light at the game, one hotdog, one popcorn, $1 off Budweiser or Bud Light 25 oz. can during the Wild game, and one free beer at Carl’s Place. The Wild finishes its season in Chicago on Saturday, Apr. 16.

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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