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GAMEDAY PREVIEW - IOWA WILD AT MANITOBA MOOSE

GAMEDAY PREVIEW - IOWA WILD AT MANITOBA MOOSE

Oct 30, 2021

Iowa Wild (3-1-0-0; 6 pts.) vs Manitoba Moose (3-2-0-0; 6 pts.)

 

MEDIA KIT

 

After two impressive wins over Rockford last weekend, the Wild are facing off against the Manitoba Moose in Winnipeg this weekend. After Minnesota recalled Kyle Rau, Connor Dewar, Adam Beckman and Calen Addison, Iowa will have a new look for their two games in Winnipeg.

 

PREVIOUSLY ON THE POND

 

The Wild wrapped up a two-game set at home last weekend, defeating the Rockford IceHogs in both games by a combined score of 11-5. In both games, second-year forward Nick Swaney tallied two goals. In game one of the series, Damien Giroux also collected two goals and Joseph Cramarossa and Kyle Rau both recorded three assists. The two wins gave the Wild wins in 30 of the last 48 matchups between the two teams.

 

FRESH FACES

 

  • Iowa recalled forwards Ryan Kuffner and Kris Bennett, defenseman Riese Zmolek and goaltender Trevin Kozlowksi.
  • Adam Beckman, Mason Shaw and Nick Swaney all had multiple points in the Wild’s last game.
  • Iowa is tied for third-fewest goals allowed this season with eight.
  • Forward Connor Dewar and defenseman Jon Lizotte both made their NHL debut with Minnesota on 10/28/21.

 

MOOSE MAGIC

 

  • The Moose have compiled the fifth-fewest penalty minutes (45) in the AHL.
  • Despite their 3-2-0-0 record, Manitoba holds just a plus-two goal differential through their first five games.
  • Goaltender Mikhail Berdin is tied for the league lead in shutouts (2).
  • LW Mikey Eyssimont is tied for second in shots (23) in the AHL. He is tied for third in goals scored with four.

 

The Wild will battle the Moose again tomorrow at 2 p.m. CT at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg.

 

Iowa Wild hockey is presented by MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center. For more information, please visit www.iowawild.com. Faceoff for game two of two is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 31 at 2 p.m. Fans can purchase single-game tickets through the team’s website at www.iowawild.com. Group tickets (10 or more), suites, Wild 365 memberships or premium tickets can be purchased by contacting the Iowa Wild Ticket Department at 515-564-8700 or tickets@iowawild.com.

 

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