RAMPAGE SQUEAK PAST WILD 2-1

Dec 21, 2015

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Iowa Travels to Chicago on Saturday

DES MOINES, IA – The Iowa Wild (5-22-2-3, 15 points) were defeated by the San Antonio Rampage (13-10-6-0, 32 points) 2-1 in front of 3,964 fans at Wells Fargo Arena on Monday night. Rampage forward Colin Smith scored shorthanded at 2:16 of the third period, giving San Antonio its second win in two nights. San Antonio goalie Calvin Pickard (9-8-4) stopped 26 of 27 shots in the victory. Forward Kurtis Gabriel scored the lone goal as Iowa saw its winless streak at home extend to 12 games. Iowa goalie Leland Irving (4-12-3) made 22 saves on 24 shots in the loss. Forward Dennis Everberg added a goal for San Antonio. The Wild travels to Chicago on Dec. 26 for a game against the Wolves.

Forward Kurtis Gabriel opened the scoring at 19:55 of the first period, giving Iowa a 1-0 lead. Gabriel threw the puck on net from the right point with the first-period clock winding down. The puck redirected off of a Rampage defenseman and through the legs of goalie Calvin Pickard for his second goal of the season.  

Rampage forward Dennis Everberg tied the game 1-1 at 4:34 of the second period. Forwards Patrick Bordeleau and Joey Hishon each earned an assist on the goal. Irving made the initial save on a Bordeleau wrist shot, but the puck trickled behind him. Everberg lunged for the rebound and jammed the puck to the back of the net for his sixth goal of the season.

Forward Colin Smith gave the Rampage a 2-1 lead at 2:16 of the third period. Forward Mikko Rantanen tallied an assist on the shorthanded goal. Rantanen started the play by winning a battle for the puck in the neutral zone. The rookie curled into the offensive zone and behind the net, finding Smith in the slot. Smith took a one-timer, sliding the puck through Irving’s five-hole for his tenth goal of the season.

 

After the Christmas break, Iowa travels to Chicago on Dec. 26 and returns home for a game against the Rockford IceHogs on Sunday, Dec. 27 at 3 p.m. The Subway and Star 102.5 Combo pack is available for purchase for Sunday’s game. The combo pack includes one ticket, one hot dog, one soda, and one Subway coupon for $12. The Wild are also hosting a free postgame skate courtesy of Grip-Tite Foundation Repair and KIOA 93.3. 

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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