MINNESOTA SIGNS GRAYSON DOWING TO ENTRY-LEVEL DEAL
Mar 24, 2015MINNESOTA SIGNS GRAYSON DOWING TO ENTRY-LEVEL DEAL
Downing Set to Join Iowa After Collegiate Career at UNH
DES MOINES, IA - Minnesota Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher on Tuesday announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has signed free agent forward Grayson Downing to a two-year entry-level contract starting with the 2015-16 season.
Downing, 22 (4/18/92), recorded 36 points (21-15=36) including five power-play goals and four game-winning tallies in 38 games during his senior season at the University of New Hampshire in 2014-15. He led the Wildcats in goals and ranked second in scoring. His goal total ranked T-3rd in Hockey East and T-13th in the NCAA. The 6-foot, 200-pound native of Abbotsford, British Columbia, collected 112 points (56-56=112) and 120 penalty minutes (PIM) in 144 games during four seasons with New Hampshire. Downing played three seasons (2008-11) with the Westside Warriors in the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) prior to going to New Hampshire.
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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