DALPE AND FOLIN TO MINNESOTA
Apr 4, 2016Iowa Remains on Three-Game Road Trip, Returns Home Apr. 11
DES MOINES, IA – Minnesota Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher on Monday announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has recalled forward Zac Dalpe (pronounced dahl-pee) and defenseman Christian Folin (pronounced FOE-lin) from the Iowa Wild of the American Hockey League (AHL).
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Dalpe, 26 (11/1/89), has collected three goals, 24 penalty minutes (PIM) and 26 shots on goal in eight games with Iowa this season. The 6-foot-2, 200-pound native of Paris, Ont., had surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left hip on Nov. 5, 2015, and returned to action on Feb. 18 before suffering a knee injury on Feb. 24. Dalpe tallied three points (1-2=3) in 21 games with the Buffalo Sabres and 28 points (16-12=28) in 44 contests with the Rochester Americans (AHL) last season. He led Rochester in goals and ranked third on the team with 130 shots. Dalpe ranked third in scoring amongst AHL rookies and was named to the 2011 AHL All-Rookie Team. He played two seasons at Ohio State University (2008-10) and was named to the 2010 CCHA First All-Star Team and the 2009 CCHA All-Rookie Team. Dalpe owns 20 points (10-10=20) in 117 career NHL matches in parts of five seasons with Carolina, Vancouver and Buffalo. He was originally selected by the Hurricanes in the second round (45thoverall) of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. Dalpe was signed as a free agent by Minnesota on July 1, 2015 and will wear sweater No. 27 with the Wild.
Folin, 25 (2/9/91), has collected three assists and 11 PIM in 24 games with Minnesota this season and 13 points (4-9=13) in 28 contests with Iowa. The 6-foot-4, 219-pound native of Gothenburg, Sweden, owns 14 points (2-12=14), 24 PIM and a plus-4 rating in 65 career NHL contests with the Wild.
Iowa plays a two-game set in 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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