CHICAGO SNEAKS PAST IOWA 3-2 IN OT
Feb 1, 2014CHICAGO SNEAKS PAST IOWA 3-2 IN OT
Wild Returns Home Wednesday Night to Host Utica
Rosemont, IL – The Iowa Wild (19-16-5-3, 46 points) were defeated by the Chicago Wolves (22-13-6-3, 53 points) 3-2 in overtime in front of 11,123 fans at Allstate Arena on Saturday night. With 29 seconds left in overtime, Ty Rattie scored his second goal of the night, handing the Wild its second overtime defeat in as many nights. Iowa played in its fifth straight game that needed overtime. Despite the loss, the team extended its season-high points streak to eight games (4-0-3-1). After surrendering a third-period lead and falling behind, Iowa center Zack Phillips scored with 20 seconds remaining in regulation to salvage a point and help Iowa force overtime. Wild goalie Johan Gustafsson (8-9-2) made 26 saves in the OT loss. Wolves goalie Matt Climie (6-7-0) stopped 24 shots for the win. Forward Warren Peters also scored, as Iowa moved to 10-5-2-3 on the road this year. Chicago’s Rattie and Dmritrij Jaskin scored 7:53 apart in the third period, erasing a 1-0 deficit and giving the Wolves a late one-goal lead. Iowa hosts Utica at 7:05 p.m. on Wednesday night.
Iowa opened the scoring at 16:57 of the first period, notching a shorthanded goal for the 1-0 lead. Wild forward Carson McMillan picked off an outlet pass in the Wolves zone. He led a 2-on-1 offensive opportunity towards the Chicago net. Warren Peters took the pass from McMillan and beat Wolves goalie Matt Climie blocker-side for his sixth goal of the year.
After a scoreless second period, Chicago spoiled Johan Gustafsson’s shutout bid at 9:46 of the third period. Dmirtij Jaskin battled for a loose puck behind the Iowa net and snapped a wrist shot, banking the puck off Gustafsson and into the Wild net for the 1-1 score. Forwards Keith Aucoin and Mark Mancari each had an assist on Jaskin’s 13th goal of the season. The Wolves moved in front at 17:07 of the third period on Ty Rattie’s team-leading 16th goal of the year. Center Alexandre Bolduc slipped a pass to the left-wing circle in the Iowa zone, connecting with Rattie, who beat Gustafsson with a wrist shot. Defenseman Mark Cundari added an assist on the play. Iowa pulled goalie Johan Gustafsson late in favor of the extra attacker. Center Zack Phillips found a puck in the Chicago crease, beating Cilime for the 2-2 score. Forwards Justin Mercier and Carson McMillan each had an assist on Phillips’ eight goal of the season. The goal forced overtime for the fifth straight game for the Wild.
With 29 seconds remaining in overtime. Rattie ended the game with his 17th goal of the year. Cundari and Jaskin helped work the puck in the Wild zone to Rattie in the right-wing circle. The rookie forward blasted a slapshot past Gustafsson to seal a 3-2 victory for the Wolves.
Iowa returns home to host the Utica Comets on Wednesday, February 5th at 7:05 p.m. and the Chicago Wolves on Friday, February 7th at 7:05 p.m. On Wednesday, fans may purchase a $5 ticket by presenting a Subway receipt at the Wells Fargo Arena box office. Friday’s game is a $2 Beer Night, presented by 100.3 The Bus. Every Friday, fans (21 and over) may purchase $2, ten-ounce domestic drafts through the first period of play. The game also includes the Equipment Drive for Courage League Sports, presented by Scheels. The Iowa Wild will be collecting new or gently used sports equipment to benefit Courage League Sports, an adaptive sports/recreation facility serving kids and young adults.
Fans may purchase single game tickets multiple ways, either through the team's website – www.Iowawild.com, Wells Fargo Arena box office or Dahl's Ticketing. Tickets are available online at www.iowawild.com under the single game tickets tab. Fans may also purchase tickets by calling 1-866-55-DAHLS (32457) or by visiting one of 13 Dahl's Food Stores locations in the greater Des Moines area, and in Ames. In order to purchase group tickets (10 or more), please call the Iowa Wild ticketing department at 515-564-8700. Fans interested in buying full season, or smaller season packages may call the Iowa Wild front office at 515-564-8700.
The Iowa Wild regular season is presented by Mercy Medical Center. Season tickets to see the Wild play at Wells Fargo Arena start at just $9 per game. For more information on tickets, please contact the Wild ticket office by calling 515-564-8700 or go to www.iowawild.com.
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