IOWA WILD OPENS TRAINING CAMP SEPT. 25
Sep 14, 2017Opening Night Set for Oct. 7
DES MOINES, IA – The Iowa Wild, proud American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the NHL’s Minnesota Wild, announced on Thursday the team’s training camp schedule for the 2017-18 season. All practices are open to the media.
The Iowa Wild players will check in and pick up equipment on Sunday, Sept. 24 with the first day on ice starting at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 25. Iowa hosts its annual Green-White scrimmage at Wells Fargo Arena on Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 6 p.m. The 2017 Green-White scrimmage is designed for fans get their first glance at the 2017-18 Iowa Wild and help generate funds for the victims of the catastrophic events following the aftermath of the recent hurricanes. In lieu of a ticket, admission is free with a donation (of any denomination) to the Salvation Army, which will have representatives at each entrance of Wells Fargo Arena to collect funds used for disaster relief. For every $5.00 donated at the Green-White scrimmage, a clean up bucket will be provided to those affected by the recent hurricanes.
The Iowa Wild plays a pair of preseason games, both will be in North Dakota against the Manitoba Moose – the Winnipeg Jets AHL affiliate. Iowa and Manitoba meet at the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks, ND on Friday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. The two teams play a second preseason game at the Scheels Arena in Fargo, ND on Saturday, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 24
Player check in and equipment pickup
Monday, Sept. 25
11:00 a.m. – Practice at Wells Fargo Arena
Tuesday, Sept. 26
10:00 a.m. – Practice at Wells Fargo Arena
Wednesday, Sept. 27
10:00 a.m. – Practice at Wells Fargo Arena
6:00 p.m. – Green-White Scrimmage at Wells Fargo Arena
Thursday, Sept. 28
Depart for North Dakota
Friday, Sept. 29
7:00 p.m. – Preseason Game vs. Manitoba in Grand Forks, ND at Ralph Engelstad Arena
Saturday, Sept. 30
7:00 p.m. – Preseason Game vs. Manitoba in Fargo, ND at Scheels Arena, return to Des Moines
Sunday, Oct. 1
Off Day
Monday, Oct. 2
9:00 a.m. – Practice at Wells Fargo Arena
Tuesday, Oct. 3
10:00 a.m. – Practice at Wells Fargo Arena
Wednesday, Oct. 4
10:00 a.m. – Practice at Wells Fargo Arena
Opening Night 2017 for the Iowa Wild is slated for Saturday, Oct. 7 with a visit from the Milwaukee Admirals at 7 p.m. at Wells Fargo Arena. Follow the Iowa Wild on Twitter @IAWILD or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/iawild.
The Iowa Wild 2017-18 season is presented by Mercy Medical Center: and 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 2017-18 season at Wells Fargo Arena start at just $10 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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