IOWA FALLS IN OVERTIME AT CHICAGO 6-5
Oct 3, 2014IOWA FALLS IN OVERTIME AT CHICAGO 6-5
Preseason Comes to A Close, Season Opener is Oct. 10 at San Antonio
Hoffman Estates, IL – The Iowa Wild (1-0-1-0) were defeated by the Chicago Wolves (1-1-0-0) 6-5 in overtime on Friday night in a preseason game at Triphan Community ice Center. Chicago forward Yannick Veilleux scored 2:31 into overtime to give the Wolves the decisive tally. Iowa rookies Olivier Archambault and Zack Mitchell each posted a second consecutive multi-point game. Mitchell netted two goals and Archambault scored his fourth preseason goal in just two games. Forwards Jay Gregoire and Sebastien Geoffrion also had a multi-point game, as Iowa finished the preseason without a loss in regulation. Goalie Johan Gustafsson suffered the OT defeat for Iowa, stopping 20 of 26. Chicago’s Ty Rattie registered a hat trick, including the game-tying goal with 1:41 left in regulation. Iowa begins its season on Friday, Oct. 10 in San Antonio at 7:30 p.m.
The Wild’s Zack Mitchell opened the scoring just 1:01 into the first period for the 1-0 Iowa lead. Defenseman Corbin Baldwin had the lone assist on the play. The Wild converted off a power play at 9:38 of the first period when Jamie MacQueen struck for his second of the preseason. Rookie defender Guillaume Gelinas and forward Jordan Schroeder set up the 2-0 lead. Chicago got on the board at 13:44 when Ty Rattie netted a shorthanded goal for the 2-1 deficit. Iowa reclaimed its two-goal lead at 15:35 after Olivier Archambault scored his fourth goal of the preseason. Forwards Sebastien Geoffrion and Jay Gregoire set up the 3-1 Iowa lead. Chicago cut it to 3-2 at 19:14 after Ty Rattie scored his second of the period.
After a scoreless second period, Chicago’s Shane Harper scored twice in the first 10:10 to give his club a 4-3 lead. Harper netted even-strength goals at 4:25 and 10:10 of the third. Iowa tied the game at 14:14 when Gregoire buried his first goal of the preseason. Archambault and Geoffrion each had an assist on the play that made it 4-4. Zack Mitchell scored his second of the game at 16:53 to push the Wild back in front at 5-4. Forward Marc Hagel had the lone assist on the tally. Rattie completed his hat trick at 18:19, tying the game 5-5 and forcing overtime.
At 2:31 of overtime, forward Yannick Veilleux beat Iowa goalie Johan Gustafsson for the 6-5 Chicago victory.
After the game, Iowa Wild General Manager Jim Mill announced the club has released defensemen Benjamin Dieude-Fauvel and Jacob Johnston, as well as forward Sebastien Geoffrion.
Iowa begins its second season in the American Hockey League with a two-game road trip in Texas. The team plays at 7:30 p.m. in San Antonio on Friday, Oct. 10. The Wild stops in Cedar Park, TX to face the defending Calder Cup Champion Texas Stars on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. Iowa hosts Opening Weekend on Friday, Oct. 17 and Saturday, Oct 18 at 7 p.m. against the Milwaukee Admirals.
The Iowa Wild 2014-15 season is presented by Mercy Medical Center and begins on the road Oct. 10 in San Antonio. Fans may purchase seats to the Home Opener on Friday, Oct. 17 against the Milwaukee Admirals at Wells Fargo Arena. Season tickets to see the Wild play at Wells Fargo Arena start at just $9 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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