CODY ALMOND ASSIGNED TO IOWA

Oct 9, 2014

For Immediate Release:

 

October 9, 2014

Contact: Josh Fisher | josh.fisher@iowawild.com

Phone: 515-564-8712

CODY ALMOND ASSIGNED TO IOWA

Experienced Center Bolters Lineup

Des Moines, IA - Minnesota Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher announced on Thursday the National Hockey League (NHL) club has assigned center Cody Almond to the Iowa Wild, Minnesota’s American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate.

Almond returns to North America after two seasons in Switzerland with Geneve Servette. Last year, the Calgary, AB native scored 18 goals and added 16 assists for 34 points in 44 games with Geneve. Almond was originally drafted by the Minnesota Wild in the fifth round (#140 overall) of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. The fifth-year pro played the first three years of his career between Minnesota and Houston (former MN AHL affiliate). During that time he played in 25 games for Minnesota, scoring twice and totaling 26 penalty minutes. In 159 AHL games, Almond has 29 goals and 38 assists for 67 points, to go along with 292 penalty minutes. He is expected to join the Iowa Wild in Texas for the current road trip.

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 first 5,000 fans to Friday’s game will receive a 2014-15 Magnetic Schedule, compliments of Hicklin Garage Doors. Fans may also enjoy a $2 Beer Night, presented by 100.3 The Bus. On Saturday, the team celebrates Local Heroes Night and the first 5,000 fans will be handed an Iowa Wild 2014-15 poster schedule. The annual Guns-N-Hoses game takes place on Saturday, Oct. 18 with games at 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. at Wells Fargo Arena.

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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