GAMEDAY PREVIEW - IOWA WILD VS TUCSON ROADRUNNERS
Nov 21, 2021Iowa Wild (8-3-1-0; 17 pts.) vs Tucson Roadrunners (4-6-1-0; 9 pts.)
Sunday marks the second time the Roadrunners and the Wild will face off during the 2021-22 campaign, and the final time at Wells Fargo Arena. In game one, the Wild dominated, winning by a score of 5-0.
PREVIOUSLY ON THE POND
On Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, the Wild and Roadrunners kicked off a two-game set. The matchup was the first of four between the two teams this season. In a 5-0 Iowa victory, goaltender Andrew Hammond made 17 saves and recorded his second straight shutout on the night. Wild forward Kyle Rau scored twice and gained sole possession of third place on the all-time goals scored list in Iowa Wild franchise history.
SPIRITED SUNDAY
- Wild goaltender Andrew Hammond is ranked first in the AHL with three shutouts this season.
- Iowa forward Adam Beckman has recorded an assist in three straight games.
- Iowa Head Coach Tim Army is one win away from 100 career wins as the Head Coach of the Wild.
- The Wild are tied for first in the AHL in home shorthanded goals for (3) and tied for second in total shorthanded goals for (4).
TACTICAL TUCSON
- Tucson has scored the fewest goals (29) in the AHL.
- Only Rockford and Abbotsford have recorded fewer shots than the Roadrunners this season.
- Tucson is ranked sixth in shots against per game (27.45).
- The Roadrunners are 0-4-1-0 when trailing after the first period and 0-6-0-0 when trailing after two periods.
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.
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