GAMEDAY PREVIEW - IOWA WILD AT ROCKFORD ICEHOGS
Apr 24, 2022Iowa Wild (31-30-4-5; 71 pts.) at Rockford IceHogs (36-27-4-1; 77 pts.)
Broadcast Info: 1460 KXNO and 106.3 FM/iHeart//AHLTV
Iowa and Rockford face off in the penultimate game of their season series on Sunday, Apr. 24. A win against the IceHogs would keep the Wild’s playoff chances alive.
PREVIOUSLY ON THE POND
On Saturday, Apr. 23, the Wild fell to the Texas Stars by a final score of 2-1. Wild forward Kyle Rau tied Sam Anas for the most points in Iowa Wild franchise history with his second period goal, but Stars goaltender Matt Murray made 33 saves secure a Stars win.
PERSEVERANCE THROUGH THE WILD
- Wild forward Mason Shaw has recorded 13 points (5-8=13) in his last 10 games.
- Iowa is 15-3-1-1 when leading after one period this season.
- The Wild hold a minus-4 goal differential to this point in the season.
- Iowa goaltender Zane McIntyre owns a .949 save percentage in his last three games.
ROCKING IN ROCKFORD
- The IceHogs clinched a spot in the Calder Cup Playoffs on Apr. 23.
- Rockford is 13-5-0-0 when outshooting their opponent this year.
- IceHogs defenseman Ian Mitchell owns six points (2-4=6) in his last six games.
- Rockford is 2-for-22 on the power play against the Wild this season.
Iowa Wild hockey is presented by MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center. For more information, please visit www.iowawild.com.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. The 2022-23 season marks the 10th anniversary of Iowa Wild hockey. Fans can purchase season tickets for the 10th anniversary season at https://www.iowawild.com/wild-365.
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