MILWAUKEE TAKES 3-2 DECISION OVER IOWA
Oct 21, 2026DES MOINES, Iowa – The Milwaukee Admirals held off a late rally by the Iowa Wild to take a 3-2 decision at Casey's Center on Wednesday night.
Iowa opened the scoring just 58 seconds into the game. After Roman Schmidt found Dylan Gambrell up high, Gambrell snapped a shot that Justin Kirkland tipped through Matt Murray (29 saves).
Milwaukee responded at the 4:19 mark when Felix Nilsson backhanded a rebound past Riley Mercer (24 saves).
The Admirals took the lead for good with a pair of goals within four minutes midway through the middle frame. Kyle Marino beat Mercer over the shoulder at 8:22 before Joakim Kemell did the same at 11:51.
The Wild pulled back within one when Mason Shaw tipped Gambrell's point shot home with under 20 seconds to play, but were unable to find a tying goal in the game's dying moments.
Iowa outshot Milwaukee 31-27. The Wild and Admirals each went 0-for-1 on the power play.
Iowa hosts the Manitoba Moose on Friday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. for Hoptoberfest. Fans 21 and older will be able to sample beer from local breweries on the concourse, enjoy $2 beer night (through the end of the first intermission) and receive $3 off Fireball Friday drink specials.
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