AMERICANS STUMP WILD, WIN 3-0
Jan 2, 2015AMERICANS STUMP WILD, WIN 3-0
Iowa Heads to Utica for a Saturday Meeting
ROCHESTER, NY – The Iowa Wild (11-20-1-1, 24 points) were defeated by the Rochester Americans (14-19-1-0, 29 points) 3-0 in front of 6,332 fans on Friday night at Blue Cross Arena. The Americans claimed a 2-0 lead after one period of play behind goals by Brodie Reid and Jerry D’Amigo, goalie Andrey Makarov (10-10-1) took care of everything else. The Americans’ goalie posted his second shutout of the season with 28 saves, including 15 in the third period. Rochester center Tim Schaller scored once and added an assist as the Americans posted their first set of back-to-back victories since late October. Iowa goalie Johan Gustafsson (6-13-1) made 21 saves on 23 shots. Iowa continues a four-game road trip in Utica on Saturday at 6 p.m. CT.
The Americans opened the scoring at 4:51 of the first period. Brodie Reid scored his sixth goal of the year off a 2-on-1 rush. Rochester forward Dan Catenacci factored in the game’s first goal, setting up Brodie for the finish and a 1-0 lead. Defenseman Mark Pysyk added an assist on the play. The Amerks moved ahead 2-0 at 18:16 of the period after Jerry D’Amigo picked up his fourth goal of the year. Center Tim Schaller added an assist as Rochester carried a two-goal lead into the first intermission.
After a scoreless second period, Schaller sealed the win with 1:20 remaining in the third period. Zac Dalpe and Chad Ruhwedel helped set up Schaller’s tenth goal of the year for the 3-0 final score.
Iowa remains on the road with four straight games to start the New Year. After stops in Rochester, Utica, Texas and San Antonio over the next two weeks, the Wild returns home on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. to face the Chicago Wolves. The team celebrates Taco Tuesdays against Chicago, presented by Taco John’s. It’s also a two-for-one Tuesday, where fans may purchase one (1) attack end ticket and receive a second ticket free, sponsored by Hits 99.9 FM. Also, those that bring a Subway receipt may purchase a ticket for $5. After a trip to Rockford on Friday, Jan. 16, Iowa returns home for a three-game home stand starting at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 17 with the Lake Erie Monsters. Iowa is holding a sport equipment drive in its first game with Lake Erie, sponsored by Scheels. For each item donated, the fan receives a ticket voucher for a future game. The drive benefits Courage League Sports. The first 1,000 fans receive an Iowa Wild Piggy Bank, presented by Mercy.
On Sunday, Jan. 18, the Wild and Monsters meet again at 3 p.m. Also on Sunday, the Wild celebrates Kids WinterFest, featuring Xbox Dance Revolution, face painting, balloon artists and a sign station, presented by Fast Signs. The first 1,500 youths to the game (12 and under) receives an Iowa Wild green youth jersey, presented by KDSM FOX 17 & Scheels. The team is also hosting its first ever Baby Derby, presented by Me & Mommy To Be. Fans will be able to watch the baby’s crawl to see which is the fastest in central Iowa. Fans will also be able to purchase the Subway Combo Pack, presented by Subway and 104 More. The Subway Combo Pack includes one ticket, one hot dog, one soda and a Subway coupon, starting at just $12. The Wild also hosts a public skate after the game, presented Grip Tite. All fans are reminded to bring their skates.
The Iowa Wild 2014-15 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 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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