IOWA SWEEPS MILWAUKEE, SPOILS ADMIRALS OPENER 3-2
Oct 29, 2016The Wild Plays in Grand Rapids on Friday at 6 PM
DES MOINES, IA – The Iowa Wild (4-4-0-0, 8 points) defeated the Milwaukee Admirals (3-2-0-1, 7 points) 3-2 in front of 6,458 fans at UWM Panthers Arena on Saturday night. Rookie center Sam Anas potted a second-period rebound and Iowa’s defense shutdown the Admirals to spoil Milwaukee’s home opener. Iowa goalie Steve Michalek (3-0-0) made 36 saves on 38 shots to pick up the team’s first road win of the year. Jordan Schroeder and Colton Beck also scored as Iowa swept the weekend series with the Admirals. Milwaukee goalie Jusse Saros (3-1-0) took his first loss of the year with 15 saves on 18 shots. Admirals Adam Payerl and Matt White scored in the defeat. The Wild heads to Grand Rapids for a 6 PM (CT) faceoff on Friday at Van Andel Arena.
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The Wild quickly gained the lead as Colton Beck scored merely 3:14 into the game. Right wing Alex Tuch led Colton Beck with a pass just inside the Milwaukee right-wing blueline. Beck skated in and snapped a wrist shot over the blocker of goalie Jusse Saros for the 1-0 lead, his second goal in as many nights.
The Wild made it 2-0 just 27 seconds into the second period. Beck slipped a pass to the Milwaukee blueline for defenseman Mike Reilly. Reilly floated a pass to the Milwaukee net, which was tipped and then jammed in off a rebound by forward Jordan Schroeder. The Admirals got on the board to trim the Iowa lead to 2-1 at 1:48. Forward Matt White picked off a pass and snapped a wrist shot just under the Wild crossbar, beating Steve Michalek for his second goal of the year. The Admirals took advantage of a power play a few minutes later, tying the game 2-2 at 5:29 of the middle frame. Forwards Trevor Smith and Justin Florek worked the puck to the right-wing circle for Adam Payerl, who blasted a one-timer past Michalek for his second goal of the year. Iowa pushed back in front at 11:01 of the second period as Sam Anas and Adam Gimour converged on a loose puck in the Milwaukee crease. Anas was credited with his second goal of the season, as Iowa claimed a 3-2 lead.
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After road games in Milwaukee and Grand Rapids, Iowa returns home on Sunday, Nov. 6 at 5 PM with the Rockford IceHogs. It’s ZERO Prostate Awareness Night, which marks the beginning of “Movember” - a month long initiative where men grow moustaches to raise awareness and funds for prostate cancer research. Sunday’s game is also Pucks & Paws Night, presented by Anderson Animal Hospital. Participating sponsors include Downtown Doggy Daycare and Copper Cup. For the first 400 fans (and their dog), will be given a Iowa Wild themed Pet Bowl presented by Anderson Animal Hospital and Lazer 103.3. There will also be a Pet Food Drive that benefits the Animal Rescue League. Sunday night is also Subway Combo Pack night. There will be a Postgame Skate after the game for all fans.
The Wild hosts Wild About Education on Thursday, Nov. 10 with a 10:30 a.m. faceoff against Charlotte, presented by Amerigroup Iowa Inc. and the Science Center. Thursday’s game is also Corporate Field Trip day. Fans may bring a Subway receipt to purchase a ticket for $5.00. Thursday’s game is also a Mug Club day.
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2016-17 Iowa Wild regular season single-game tickets are on sale now. Follow the Iowa Wild on Twitter @IAWILD or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/iawild.
The Iowa Wild 2016-17 season is presented by Mercy Medical Center: and 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 2016-17 season at Wells Fargo Arena start at just $10 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.
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 tickets, or smaller season packages may call the Iowa Wild front office at 515-564-8700.
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