MINNESOTA RETURNS ALL-STAR DEFENSEMAN MATT DUMBA TO IOWA
Jan 21, 2015MINNESOTA RETURNS ALL-STAR DEFENSEMAN MATT DUMBA TO IOWA
Blueliner Expected to Play on Thursday at Home
DES MOINES, IA – Minnesota Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher on Wednesday announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has reassigned defenseman Matt Dumba to the Iowa Wild of the American Hockey League (AHL).
Dumba, 20 (7/25/94), has totaled five points (2-3=5) in 23 games with Minnesota this season, including one goal in three games with Minnesota since his most recent recall Jan. 14. The 6-foot, 189-pound native of Regina, Sask., has recorded 12 points (4-8=12) and a plus-2 rating in 17 games with Iowa this season. On Jan. 6, he was named to represent Iowa at the AHL All-Star Classic, scheduled for Jan. 25-26 in Utica, N.Y. Dumba has totaled seven points (3-4=7) in 36 career NHL games with Minnesota.
Iowa finishes its three-game home stand on Thursday, Jan. 22 against Rockford at 7 p.m. It is also a Throwback Thursday game, where fans may purchase hot dogs for a dollar, sponsored by 95 KGGO. Also on Thursday, fans may send pictures to the Wild (via social media) of themselves in hockey jerseys or while skating, for a chance to win prizes. Additionally, those who bring a Subway receipt may purchase a ticket for $5 at the box office.
After stops in Milwaukee and Grand Rapids, Iowa heads into the All-Star break. Aftet the mid-season classic, Iowa returns home to face Grand Rapids on Thursday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m., kicking off a three-game home stand. It’s also a Throwback Thursday, where fans may purchase sodas for one dollar, presented by 95 KGGO. On Friday, Jan. 30, the Wild hosts the Hamilton Bulldogs at 7 p.m. Also on Friday, Iowa celebrates Military Appreciation Night, where the first 1500 fans receive camou koozies, sponsored by NASH 92.5. Friday’s game is also a $2 Beer Night, presented by 100.3 The Bus. Fans may purchase 10-ounce domestic beers through the first period of play. Iowa finishes its home stand against Hamilton on Saturday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. The Wild will also hold AHA Heart Day, where the first 2500 fans receive mini sticks, presented by ABC 5 WOI-TV.
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