Iowa Wolves Acquire Guard Jalen Crutcher in Three-Team Trade with Osceola Magic and South Bay Lakers

December 24, 2025 - DES MOINES, Iowa - The Iowa Wolves announced today that the team has acquired the returning player rights to guard Jalen Crutcher from the Osceola Magic. As part of the deal, the South Bay Lakers have acquired the Wolves' first round pick in the 2026 NBA G League Draft, while the Magic have acquired the returning player rights to guard Jarron Cumberland from the Lakers. In a subsequent move, the Wolves have waived guard Caleb Stone-Carrawell. Crutcher, 6-1, has appeared in 15 games (all start... Full Story

Tristen Newton Named to the 2025 NBA G League All-Winter Showcase Team

December 23, 2025 - DES MOINES, Iowa - The NBA G League today announced Iowa Wolves guard Tristen Newton has been named to the 2025 All-Winter Showcase Team following the 2025 NBA G League Winter Showcase in Orlando. This is the first time Newton has been named to an All-Winter Showcase Team and the fifth such honor in Wolves franchise history. Newton started in both Winter Showcase games for the Wolves, averaging 31.5 points on 54.8% shooting, including 50.0% from three, 4.0 rebounds, 7.0 assist and 3.0 steals,... Full Story

Weekend Preview Features Stops in Omaha and Sioux Falls

December 23, 2025 - Games: Date: Time: Location: Des Moines at Omaha 12/28 6:05 p.m. Liberty First Credit Union Arena Des Moines at Sioux Falls 12/31 6:05 p.m. Denny Sanford Premier Center Results: Week of Dec. 9-15 Record for the Week: 1-1-0-0 Dubuque (1) at Des Moines (4) on Dec. 13 Dubuque (7) at Des Moines (2) on Dec. 14 Des Moines Top Scorers F - Jack Kernan 25 GP (11g,11a) 22 pts F - Ben Kevan 16 GP (6g,10a) 16 pts F - Andrew Clarke 25 GP (9g,7a) 16 pts Des Moines Goaltenders ... Full Story

Iowa Wolves Blow out Westchester Knicks 132-104 in Second Game of Winter Showcase

December 22, 2025 - DES MOINES, Iowa - The Iowa Wolves dominated the Westchester Knicks on Monday night in Orlando, earning a 132-104 victory in their second game of the Winter Showcase. Three Wolves scored 20+ points to propel the squad to victory, marking a strong start to the regular season for Iowa (2-0). Jules Bernard led the scoring for the first time this season, tallying 27 points and 10 rebounds. Enrique Freeman added 26 points, and Tristen Newton added 22 points. Alize Johnson grabbed a game-high 13... Full Story

• Iowa Wolves Blow out Westchester Knicks 132-104 in Second Game of Winter Showcase - Iowa Wolves (G League) December 22
• Des Moines Buccaneers Become Des Moines 6 7s - Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL) December 22
• Mercer Shuts out Chicago in AHL Debut, Wild Win, 1-0, in Shootout - Iowa Wild (AHL) December 20
• Iowa Wolves Beat Birmingham Squadron 117-101 in First Game of Winter Showcase - Iowa Wolves (G League) December 20
• Grand Rapids Continues historic run, Defeats Iowa 6-2 - Iowa Wild (AHL) December 19
• Iowa Wolves Introduce New Partnership Initiative: Champions of the Community - Iowa Wolves (G League) December 18
• Griffins Storm Back, Hand Wild 5-2 Loss - Iowa Wild (AHL) December 18
• Iowa Wild signs Forward lukas Sillinger to pto - Iowa Wild (AHL) December 16
• Iowa Wild signs Forward Dylan Gambrell to AHL Contract - Iowa Wild (AHL) December 15
• Chambers Returns to Barnstormers - Iowa Barnstormers (IFL) December 15
• Iowa Dominates, Shuts out Manitoba 6-0 - Iowa Wild (AHL) December 14
• Iowa Wolves Drop Another in Wisconsin 102-107 to the Herd - Iowa Wolves (G League) December 14
• Iowa Wild Signs Forward Jean-Luc Foudy to AHL Contract - Iowa Wild (AHL) December 14
• Manitoba Opens Weekend Series with 6-1 Defeat of Iowa - Iowa Wild (AHL) December 12
• Iowa Wolves Suffer Disappointing 101-121 Loss to Motor City Cruise at Home - Iowa Wolves (G League) December 12
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December 22	G League	Iowa 132 at Westchester 104 (Orlando)	Final
December 20	G League	Birmingham 101 at Iowa 117 (Orlando)	Final
December 20	AHL	Iowa 1 at Chicago 0	Final (SO)
December 19	AHL	Grand Rapids 6 at Iowa 2	Final
December 17	AHL	Grand Rapids 5 at Iowa 2	Final
December 16	G League	Iowa 110 at Wisconsin 108	Final
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• Force trade goaltender Alan Lendak, draft pick to Des Moines - USHL Fargo Forum (December 24)
• Baker’s Dozen: Griffins roll to AHL’s best-ever 26-game start - AHL MLive (December 20)
• Iowa Wild defenseman Carson Lambos makes NHL debut - AHL KCCI (December 19)
• Dominik Shine leads Griffins’ comeback as streak hits 12 - AHL MLive (December 18)
• Iowa Wild turn to locker room attendant as emergency goalie - AHL KCCI (December 18)
• Iowa Wolves host Howliday Game with community donation drive - G League NewsBreak - Des Moines (December 12)
• Black Hawks skate past Des Moines in mid-week game - USHL Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (December 10)
• Final funding secured for long-awaited downtown Des Moines soccer stadium - USL NewsBreak - Des Moines (December 9)
• Cal Petersen gives back to youth hockey with the Iowa Wild - AHL Des Moines Register (December 8)
• Teddy bear’s hit the ice for Salvation Army annual Christmas toy drive - AHL NewsBreak - Des Moines (December 7)
• Des Moines City Council weighs $7 million grant for pro soccer stadium - USL NewsBreak - Des Moines (December 6)
• Cossa, Leonard step up again, red-hot Griffins win fifth in row - AHL MLive (December 1)
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