Wild Signs Defenseman Dieude-Fauvel to PTO
December 14, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Iowa Wild News Release
DES MOINES, IA - Iowa Wild General Manager Jim Mill announced on Sunday the American Hockey League (AHL) club has signed defenseman Benjamin Dieude-Fauvel (Dee-ooh-day fah-vehl) to a professional tryout agreement (PTO).
The Bordeaux, France native looks to make his AHL debut with Iowa on Sunday. The 28-year old has played in North America for the past six seasons after starting his pro career in France. The 6-foot-2, 220-pounder joins the Wild from the Quad City Mallards of the ECHL. In 22 games played, Dieude-Fauvel has four goals and seven points. Over the last six years, Dieude-Fauvel has played in 318 pro games for the CHL's Laredo Bucks, ECHL's Elmira Jackals and Quad City. Last year in Quad City, Dieude-Fauvel scored a career-high 11 goals and totaled 40 points in 65 games with the Mallards.
The Wild continues a four-game home stand, hosting Adirondack at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14. After the game, the Wild will hold a postgame autograph session with the team. The game is also a Subway Family Four Pack night, where fans can purchase four tickets, four hot dogs and four sodas starting at $48. Iowa plays its fourth straight game at home on Tuesday, Dec. 16, welcoming the Rockford IceHogs at 7 p.m. The team celebrates Taco Tuesdays, presented by Taco Johns. Each fan that comes to the game will be handed a coupon for a complimentary crispy beef taco from Taco Johns. In addition, Taco Johns will select one lucky fan to receive a six-pack of tacos and a pound of potato oles. It's also a two-for-one Tuesday, presented by Hits 99.9 FM, where fans may purchase one attack end ticket and get one free. The Wild are also hosting a "Toys for Tots" toy drive. Any fan that donates a toy will receive a ticket to a future Wild home game. Also, fans that bring a Subway receipt may purchase a ticket for $5.00 at the Wells Fargo Arena box office.
The Iowa Wild 2014-15 season is presented by Mercy Medical Center, it runs from October through April. Fans may purchase seats to see any of the team's 38 regular season home games at Wells Fargo Arena. Season tickets to see the Wild play at Wells Fargo Arena start at just $9 per game. For more information on tickets, including ticket plans and group seating, please contact the Wild ticket office by calling 515-564-8700 or go to www.iowawild.com.
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