CHECKERS HOLD OFF WILD 3-2
Mar 21, 2015CHECKERS HOLD OFF WILD 3-2
Iowa Hosts Charlotte on Sunday at 3 PM
DES MOINES, IA – The Iowa Wild (21-39-1-2, 45 points) were defeated by the Charlotte Checkers (26-33-5-1, 58 points) 3-2 in front of 7,167 fans on Saturday night at Wells Fargo Arena. Forward Brody Sutter scored twice and tallied an assist for the road win despite a late rally by Iowa. Forward Justin Shugg also scored for the Checkers in the victory. Charlotte goalie Drew MacIntyre (18-22-4) made 32 saves on 34 shots, recording the win. Forwards Brett Bulmer and Brady Brassart each scored for the Wild in the loss. Iowa goalie John Curry (11-17-1) stopped 23 of 26 shots in the defeat. Iowa hosts Charlotte again at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Mar. 22.
The Checkers opened up the scoring 8:37 into the first period when forward Brody Sutter scored on a power play. Sutter tipped a shot from forward Zach Boychuck past Iowa goalie John Curry. Rookie defenseman Trevor Carrick also assisted Sutter on his sixth goal this season, giving Charlotte a 1-0 lead.
Charlotte extended its lead 8:24 into the second period when Sutter scored his second goal of the game and seventh of the season. Sutter redirected a centering feed from forward Justin Shugg into the back of the net for the 2-0 lead. Iowa drew within one when forward Stephane Veilleux sprung forward Brett Bulmer for a breakaway score 10:41 into the period. Forward Brady Brassart added an assist in Bulmer’s third goal this year, making it 2-1 Checkers.
In the third period, Charlotte widened the gap when Shugg scored a power-play goal at the 4:27 mark of the period. Shugg launched a floater through traffic to find the back of the net, giving the Checkers a 3-1 lead. Shugg’s 18th goal this season was aided by Carrick and Sutter. Iowa again drew within one after Brassart fired a backhander past Charlotte goalie Drew MacIntyre 14:39 into the period. Brassart’s sixth goal this year was assisted by Bulmer and defenseman Collin Bowman for the 3-2 final.
Iowa continues its six-game home stand with Charlotte again at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Mar. 22. The team celebrates Agriculture Appreciation Day with the first 5,000 fans receiving a cowbell, presented by Verizon Wireless. Fans may also purchase the Subway Combo Pack, which starts at $12 per person, including a ticket, a hot dog, a soda – also presented by More 104 FM. The Wild hosts the Texas Stars at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Mar. 24. It’s a Taco Tuesday – presented by Taco Johns, where each fan that comes to the game receives a coupon for a free crispy beef taco from Taco Johns. It’s also a two-for-one Tuesday, where fans may purchase one attack end ticket and receive a second ticket free, sponsored by Hits 99.9 FM. Also, those who bring in a Subway receipt may purchase a $5 game ticket at the box office.
Iowa hosts San Antonio at 7 p.m. on Friday, Mar. 27 and at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 28 to finish its home stand. Friday’s contest is the Go Green Game, sponsored by MidAmerican Energy. The team is to wear green jerseys during the game, and fans are encouraged to wear green as well. Fans that bike to the game receive a ticket voucher or a Bike World voucher. Des Moines Junk is collecting items for recycling prior to the game, such as laptops, computer towers, cell phones, flat screen televisions, etc. Those who donate may bring their items to a truck parked outside the arena’s north entrance and follow the proper recycling process (remove hard drive and completely destroy, disassemble equipment, recycle all eligible parts). Fans who donate, receive a voucher to a future weekday home game. The Wild also holds an Erik Haula bobblehead giveaway on Friday, presented by Krist Insurance. It’s also a $2 Beer Night, presented by 100.3 The Bus. Fans may purchase 10-ounce domestic beers for only $2 through the first period of play. Saturday’s game is Faith and Family day, where Iowa is honoring sports champions from across the state. Additionally, fans may purchase the More 104 Subway Combo Pack, which starts at $12 per person and includes a ticket, a hot dog, a soda and a Subway coupon. Fans may also purchase the Brewdog Pack, presented by Legends American Grill. The package starts at $15 per fan, consisting of a ticket, a Wild puck, a hot dog and a beer at the game. Fans also receive a beer at Legends American Grill – downtown location.
The Iowa Wild 2014-15 season is presented by Mercy Medical Center, it runs from October through April. Fans may purchase seats to see any of the team’s 38 regular season home games 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 towww.iowawild.com.
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