Rockford Squeezes Past Iowa 1-0
January 22, 2015 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Iowa Wild News Release
DES MOINES, IA - The Iowa Wild (15-24-1-1, 32 points) were defeated by the Rockford IceHogs (24-13-4-2, 54 points) 1-0 in front of 3,812 fans on Thursday at Wells Fargo Arena. Rockford goalie Michael Leighton (11-7-4) made 23 saves in the road win, recording his fourth shutout this season. Despite stopping 41 of 42 shots, Iowa goalie John Curry (8-8-0) picked up the loss. Rookie forward Matt Carey scored the IceHog's lone goal, lifting them past the Wild. Iowa will visit Milwaukee on Friday night at 7 p.m.
After a scoreless first and second period, the IceHogs opened the scoring at the 13:16 mark of the third with a power-play goal from forward Matt Carey. The rookie's seventh goal this season was assisted by defenseman T.J. Brennan and forward Garret Ross for the 1-0 final.
After stops in Milwaukee and Grand Rapids, Iowa heads into the All-Star break. After the mid-season classic, Iowa returns home to face Grand Rapids on Thursday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m., kicking off a three-game home stand. It's also a Throwback Thursday, where fans may purchase sodas for one dollar, presented by 95 KGGO. On Friday, Jan. 30, the Wild hosts the Hamilton Bulldogs at 7 p.m. Also on Friday, Iowa celebrates Military Appreciation Night, where the first 1500 fans receive camou koozies, sponsored by NASH 92.5. Friday's game is also a $2 Beer Night, presented by 100.3 The Bus. Fans may purchase 10-ounce domestic beers through the first period of play. Iowa finishes its home stand against Hamilton on Saturday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. The Wild will also hold AHA Heart Day, where the first 2500 fans receive mini sticks, presented by ABC 5 WOI-TV.
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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