GAMEDAY PREVIEW - IOWA WILD AT MANITOBA MOOSE
Jan 2, 2022Iowa Wild (11-10-2-2; 26 pts.) at Manitoba Moose (15-9-1-0; 31 pts.)
The Wild and the Moose play in the fourth matchup between the two teams in the 2021-22 season. Iowa took two of the first three matchups, defeating Manitoba on Sunday, Oct. 31 and Friday, Dec. 17.
PREVIOUSLY ON THE POND
The Wild last took the ice on New Year’s Eve, falling in a shootout to the Colorado Eagles by a score of 3-2. Wild forwards Joseph Cramarossa and Marco Rossi both scored in the loss, but both missed on their respective shootout attempts. Iowa goaltender Andrew Hammond was once again solid in net, making 27 saves on 29 shots. Wild defenseman Riese Zmolek recorded his first career AHL point with an assist on Cramarossa’s tally.
WILD IN WINNIPEG
- The Wild are 2-1-0-0 against Manitoba this season.
- Iowa has started a different goaltender in each of their three matchups with the Moose (Hammond, Baribeau and Jones).
- The Wild have scored at least one goal in each period played against Manitoba this season.
- Iowa forward Marco Rossi has scored a game-tying goal in the third period in two consecutive games.
MANITOBA MATINEE
- Manitoba is 12-6-1-0 against Central Division opponents this season.
- The Moose own the third-highest winning percentage in the AHL when scoring first (.857) this year.
- Manitoba defenseman Ville Heinola has recorded the most shots (65) by a defenseman in the AHL.
- The Moose are one of two teams in the top 10 in points that have less than 80 goals for on the season.
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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