GAMEDAY PREVIEW - IOWA WILD VS MANITOBA MOOSE

Mar 20, 2022

Iowa Wild (23-25-4-3; 53 pts.) vs Manitoba Moose (32-17-3-2; 69 pts.)

Broadcast Info: 1460 KXNO and 106.3 FM/iHeart//AHLTV

Media Kit

 

The Wild and the Moose do battle for the second time in as many days on Sunday, Mar. 20.

 

PREVIOUSLY ON THE POND

 

After falling behind 2-0 on Saturday, Mar. 19, the Wild pulled within one goal of the Moose on two separate occasions. Wild forwards Nick Swaney and Kyle Rau each tallied a goal and an assist in the contest, but Manitoba pulled away and won by a final score of 5-2. Iowa goaltender Zane McIntyre made 24 saves in the loss.

 

THE WILD SIDE

 

• Iowa forward Nick Swaney has recorded eight points (4-4=8) in his last eight games.
• The Wild have have scored the first goal in 22 of their 55 games to this point in the season.
• Wild forward Kyle Rau has tallied nine points (3-6=9) in his last four games.
• Iowa is 15-10-2-1 at home in the 2021-22 season.

 

THE MOOSE IS LOOSE

 

• Manitoba forward Cole Maier has compiled eight points (4-4=8) in his last eight games.
• Moose forward Bobby Lynch has recorded a goal in two consecutive contests.
• Manitoba has outscored their opponents by a combined total of 77-75 in road games this season.
• The Moose are 22-5-1-2 when they score first in the 2021-22 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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