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Dec 11, 2015Wild Returns Home Sunday For Star Wars Night at 4 P.M.
ROCKFORD, IL – The Iowa Wild (4-19-1-3, 11 points) were defeated by the Rockford IceHogs (17-5-1-2, 37 points) 2-1 on Friday night in front of 3,914 fans at the BMO Harris Center. Despite a 38-save effort from Iowa goalie Leland Irving (3-10-3) the Wild were edged by the IceHogs after former Iowa Captain Jake Dowell scored the eventual game-winning goal 7:32 into the third period. Rockford goalie Mark Visentin (3-2-2) grabbed the win, carrying a shutout into the last ten minutes of the game and finishing with 22 saves on 23 shots. IceHogs left wing Garret Ross led the charge, scoring a goal and setting up the game-winner for the team’s fifth straight win. Iowa forward Colton Beck scored the team’s lone goal, his first career AHL tally. The Wild returns home on Sunday at 4 P.M. to host Grand Rapids and Star Wars Night at Wells Fargo Arena.
In the first period, Rockford used its second power play of the game to take a 1-0 lead at 9:30 of the period. Off a faceoff in the Wild zone, defenseman Viktor Svedberg zipped a cross-ice pass to his defense partner, Ville Pokka. The Rockford defenseman rifled a shot towards the Iowa net. Left wing Garret Ross was set up in front of Iowa goalie Leland Irving. Ross tipped Pokka’s shot past Irving for his fourth goal of the year and the period’s lone goal.
The IceHogs increased their lead to 2-0 at 7:32 of the third period. Rockford hemmed Iowa deep in its own zone and rifled multiple shots at Irving. After Ross and Travis Morin had shots blocked, Jake Dowell put home the rebound for his sixth goal of the season. The Wild cut the deficit to 2-1 at 11:18 of the final frame of Colton Beck’s first career AHL goal. Center Brett Sutter slipped a pass to Marc Hagel on the left wing. Hagel found Beck, who beat Visentin for the 2-1 final.
The Wild returns home on Sunday, Dec. 13 for a game against Grand Rapids. Sunday is “Star Wars Night”, benefitting BRAVO: Connecting Kids and Culture Program. A Star Wars package is available online at Iowawild.com, providing fans with an exclusive pregame meet and greet, a custom Iowa Wild Lightsaber, appetizers and more. Fans are encouraged to dress up and join Star Wars characters on the concourse. Universal Printing, Lazer 103.3 and Iowa Ortho are sponsoring a “Crash Star Wars Poster Giveaway” during the game. Sunday’s game also features the Subway/Star 102.5 Combo Pack: including one ticket, one hot dog, one soda, and one Subway coupon for $12.
The Wild travels to Charlotte for a pair of games on Dec. 15 and Dec. 17 against the Checkers. Iowa returns home again on Sunday, Dec. 20 to play San Antonio at 3 p.m. Sunday’s game features the “Teddy Bear Toss”, benefitting the pediatric unit at Mercy Hospital. Iowa hosts a holiday movie watch party following the game, courtesy of More 104. After the game, fans can stick around to enjoy the movie “Elf” on the big screen, starring Will Ferrell. The game includes the Subway/Star 102.5 Combo Pack as well. The teams will rematch on Monday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. Monday’s game includes free parking (until the Iowa Events Center lots are full) sponsored by HITS 99.9. The game also includes a ticket special for fans that bring their student ID’s and buy a defense-preferred ticket, receiving a second ticket for only $0.99 courtesy of HITS 99.9.
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 atwww.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 towww.iowawild.com.
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