GAMEDAY PREVIEW - IOWA WILD AT HENDERSON SILVER KNIGHTS

Nov 28, 2021

Iowa Wild (9-4-1-0; 19 pts.) at Henderson Silver Knights (7-6-1-1; 16 pts.)

Broadcast Info: 1460 KXNO and 106.3 FM/iHeart/AHLTV

MEDIA KIT

 

In the first of four match-ups between the two teams this season, the Wild struck twice in the second period and held their 2-1 lead to the end. On Sunday, Nov. 28, Iowa and Henderson battle in Las Vegas for the final time this season.

 

PREVIOUSLY ON THE POND

 

On Saturday, Nov. 27, the Wild and the Silver Knights held their inaugural matchup at Orleans Arena. On the strength of two power play goals and a third consecutive phenomenal performance from Wild goaltender Andrew Hammond, Iowa defeated Henderson by a score of 2-1. Iowa forward Matt Boldy recorded assists on both Iowa goals, helping Mason Shaw and Will Bitten score in the win.

 

SUNDAY IN VEGAS

 

• Wild forward Matt Boldy has three goals and three assists through his first three games this season.
• Wild goaltender Andrew Hammond has allowed just one total goal in his last three starts.
• Iowa forward Cody McLeod leads the AHL in major penalties (5).
• Wild forward Nick Swaney is tied for third-most goals (7) amongst AHL rookies.

 

HENDERSON HOPEFUL

 

• Henderson goaltender Logan Thompson is sixth in the AHL in save percentage (.921).
• The Silver Knights are just 6-4-0-0 when scoring first this season.
• Henderson is 20th in goals for per game (2.73) in the AHL.
• The Silver Knights have recorded the second-fewest shots for per game (25), and have allowed the second-most shots against per game (35.13).

 

Iowa Wild hockey is presented by MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center. For more information, please visit www.iowawild.com. Fans can purchase single-game tickets through the team’s website at www.iowawild.com. Group tickets (10 or more), suites, Wild 365 memberships or premium tickets can be purchased by contacting the Iowa Wild Ticket Department at 515-564-8700 or tickets@iowawild.com.

 

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