MINNESOTA ASSIGNS GRAOVAC AND BERTSCHY TO IOWA
Oct 29, 2016Forwards Return After Quick NHL Visit
DES MOINES, IA – Minnesota Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher on Saturday night announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club assigned forwards Christoph Bertschy (pronounced Burr-chee) and Tyler Graovac (pronounced GRAY-oh-vack) to the Iowa Wild of the American Hockey League (AHL).
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Bertschy, 22 (4/5/94), set up a goal for his career NHL point in Minnesota’s 4-0 win at home over Dallas on Saturday. He recorded an assist in Iowa’s 6-1 win vs. Milwaukee Friday night in Des Moines. The 5-foot-10, 186-pound forward has totaled four points (2-2=4) in seven games with Iowa this season, ranking T-2nd in shots (16), third in goals and T-3rd in points. The Fribourg, Switzerland, native has played four career NHL contests – all with Minnesota (3 last season). Last season, he also totaled 35 points (11-24=35) in 72 games with the Iowa, leading the team in games played, assists, and shots on goal (187) and ranking third in scoring. His shot total also ranked second amongst AHL rookies. He was selected by Minnesota in the sixth round (158th overall) of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
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Graovac, 23 (4/27/93), scored in Minnesota’s 4-0 win at home over Dallas on Saturday. He posted three points (2-1=3) and was named the game’s No. 1 Star in Iowa’s 6-1 win vs. Milwaukee Friday. The 6-foot-5, 212-pound native of Brampton, Ont., has totaled four points (3-1=4) in six games with Iowa this season, leading the team in power-play goals (2), ranking T-1st in goals and T-2nd in shots (16). Last season, he registered 16 points (5-11=16) in 39 games with Iowa and appeared in two games with Minnesota, suffering an injury in the season opener on Oct. 8 and undergoing bilateral core muscle repair surgery on Nov. 3. Graovac has played in six games with Minnesota over two seasons (2014-16) after being selected by the Wild in the seventh round (191st overall) of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft in Saint Paul.
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.
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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.
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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