STARS SQUEEZE OUT 4-3 WIN OVER WILD
Mar 24, 2015STARS SQUEEZE OUT 4-3 WIN OVER WILD
Iowa Welcomes San Antonio on Friday at 7 PM
DES MOINES, IA – The Iowa Wild (21-41-1-2, 45 points) were defeated by the Texas Stars (32-19-13-1, 78 points) 4-3 in front of 3,650 fans on Tuesday at Wells Fargo Arena. Defenseman Maxime Fortunus scored late in the second period to put the Stars up for good and past the Wild. Forwards Derek Hulak, Devin Shore and Branden Troock also scored for the Texas road win. Stars goalie Jack Campbell (8-12-5) made 33 saves on 36 shots for the victory. Forwards Zack Mitchell and Jared Knight, along with defenseman Joel Chouinard, each scored for Iowa in the loss. Wild goalie Johan Gustafsson (8-19-1) stopped 33 of 37 shots in the defeat. Iowa hosts San Antonio at 7 p.m. on Friday, Mar. 27.
Iowa opened up the scoring at 14:34 of the first period when rookie forward Zack Mitchell muscled a loose puck past Texas goalie Jack Campbell. Forwards Marc Hagel and Tyler Graovac assisted Mitchell on his 16th goal this season, giving the Wild a 1-0 lead.
The Wild extended its lead 3:55 into the second period when defenseman Joel Chouinard scored. Defenseman Jon Blum and Wild Captain Stephane Veilleux aided Chouinard on his third goal this year for the 2-0 lead. Texas drew within one at 4:45 of the period when rookie forward Derek Hulak launched a wrist shot past Iowa goalie Johan Gustafsson. Forward Scott Glennie fed Hulak the puck for his 18th goal this season, making it 2-1 Wild. The Stars tied the game 2-2 when rookie forward Devin Shore redirected a shot into the net at 13:07 of the period. Forward Matej Stransky and rookie defenseman Julius Honka assisted Shore on his second goal this year. Texas took the lead late in the period when defenseman Maxime Fortunus scored a power-play goal at the 19:40 mark. Hulak and forward Greg Rallo aided Fortunus on his ninth goal this season, giving the Stars a 3-2 lead.
In the third period, Texas added an insurance tally when rookie forward Branden Troock scored at 13:54 of the period. Defenseman Jamie Oleksiak and forward Justin Dowling assisted Troock for his fifth goal this season, giving the Stars a 4-2 lead. The Wild drew within one when forward Jared Knight scored at the 18:50 mark of the period. Knight’s second goal this season was aided by Veilleux and forward Brett Bulmer for the 4-3 final.
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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