JEREMY SMITH NAMED CCM/AHL PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Dec 28, 2015Iowa Goalie Garners First Team Award
DES MOINES, IA – The American Hockey League announced on Monday that Iowa Wild goaltender Jeremy Smith has been selected as the CCM/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending Dec. 27, 2015.
Smith backstopped the Wild to their first winning streak of the season last week, turning aside 52 of 54 shots in consecutive victories over Central Division foes.
On Saturday night at Chicago, Smith made 26 saves and allowed only a power-play goal in the third period as Iowa defeated the Wolves, 2-1. Then on Sunday evening, Smith stopped 26 shots as the Wild put an end to their 12-game home winless skid with a 3-1 victory over Rockford at Wells Fargo Arena. For the week, Smith was 2-0-0 with a 1.00 goals-against average and a .963 save percentage.
Smith has made 16 appearances for Iowa in 2015-16, going 3-10-2 with a 3.04 goals-against average and a .911 save percentage. A seventh-year pro, Smith has a record of 112-81-17 in 221 career AHL games with Iowa, Providence, Springfield and Milwaukee, compiling a 2.45 GAA and a .916 save percentage while recording 12 shutouts. The native of Dearborn, Mich., was originally a second-round draft choice by Nashville in 2007 and is on loan to Iowa from the Boston Bruins, where he signed as a free agent on July 2, 2014.
In recognition of his achievement, Smith will be presented with an etched crystal award prior to an upcoming Wild home game. He becomes the first player in team history to receive any such award. Defenseman Matt Dumba earned all-star honors in January of 2015.
The Wild makes stops in Manitoba for two games, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. The team heads to Milwaukee on Jan. 9 before returning home on Sunday, Jan. 10 for a game against the Rockford IceHogs. 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 hosts a postgame concert following its’ game against the San Jose Barracuda on Jan. 16. The concert is headlined by country star, CAM. Cam’s song “Burning House” is a Grammy nominee for “Best Country Solo Performance” of the year. The concert is sponsored by NASH FM, NASH ICON, Tree Town Festival, and Gregg Young Chevrolet in Norwalk. Additional ticket packages and passes are available for purchase.
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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