IOWA SENDS GELINAS TO QUAD CITY
Oct 12, 2015Matthew Neal Released From PTO
DES MOINES, IA – Iowa Wild General Manager Brent Flahr announced on Monday that defenseman Guillaume Gelinas has been reassigned to the Quad City Mallards, Iowa’s ECHL affiliate. Flahr also announced the team has released forward Matthew Neal from a PTO (professional tryout agreement).
Gelinas, 22 (6/14/93), has yet to make his season debut after suffering an injury in the preseason. He spent the entire 2014-15 season with the Iowa Wild, playing in 37 games with two goals and four points. Gelinas signed an entry-level deal with the Minnesota Wild in the summer of 2014.
Neal, 24 (11/22/91), made his AHL debut and was scoreless in two games over the weekend with Iowa. He enters his first full pro season. After finishing his collegiate career in 2014-15, Neal played in seven games for Quad City, securing one goal and six points. The forward played four seasons in the ECAC for R.P.I., and in the 2012-13 season, he finished first on the team in assists with 22, and second on the team in points with 30. He played in 127 NCAA games during his tenure at R.P.I. and tallied 76 career points.
After two road games in Cleveland versus Lake Erie on Oct. 16 and 17, Iowa returns home to host Milwaukee at 7 P.M. on Tuesday Oct. 20 at Wells Fargo Arena. For every Tuesday Night home game, all Kids (12 and Under) eat for FREE - including1 hot dog, 1 soda, 1 popcorn, 1 fruit snack and a Wild prize.
The Iowa Wild returns home on Saturday Oct. 24 when the Texas Stars come to Wells Fargo Arena for a 7 p.m. puck drop. Saturday night’s game will include a coat drive and celebration of Pheasants Forever. The first 1,500 fans to the game receive a Wild hunting-themed baseball hat courtesy of Gander Mountain, Federal Premium Ammunition, and Pheasants Forever. The two teams rematch on Sunday Oct. 25 at 3 p.m. Sunday will also be “Pucks and Paws” day at Wells Fargo Arena. Fans are invited to bring their dogs to attend the game. The first 500 fans with their dog in attendance will receive an Iowa Wild themed dog bowl mat courtesy of Anderson Animal Hospital and Lazer 103.3. For every Sunday game Subway and Star 102.5 FM offer a combo pack starting at $12. The combo pack includes one ticket, one hot dog, one soda, and one subway coupon.
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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