IOWA WILD SIGNS PAVEL JENYS TO ATO

IOWA WILD SIGNS PAVEL JENYS TO ATO

Minnesota’s Seventh Round Pick in 2014 Set to Join AHL Club

DES MOINES, IA – Iowa Wild General Manager Jim Mill announced on Tuesday the American Hockey League (AHL) club has signed forward Pavel Jenys (Jen-ISS) to an Amateur Tryout Agreement (ATO).

The 18-year old Jenys joins Iowa from the Ontario Hockey League’s (OHL) Sudbury Wolves. In his first season of North American hockey, the 6-foot-2, 200-pound forward scored 15 goals and added 30 assists for 45 points in 63 games played. The Brno, CZECH native led his team in points, was tied for the team lead in assists and tied for second in goals scored. Jenys was drafted by the Minnesota Wild in the seventh round (#199 overall) of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.

Iowa continues its six-game home stand 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 is “Go Green” Night, 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 to www.iowawild.com.

 

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