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Monsters Spook Wild 7-3

October 25, 2016 - American Hockey League (AHL)
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DES MOINES, IA - The Iowa Wild (2-4-0-0, 4 points) was defeated by the Cleveland Monsters (3-2-0-0, 6 points) 7-3 on Tuesday night at Wells Fargo Arena. Cleveland forward Markus Hannikainen registered a hat trick to help lead his club to a road win. In all, five Monsters picked up a multi-point game, including Daniel Zaar, who had a goal and an assist. Monsters goalie Anton Forsberg (3-1-0) made 34 saves in the win. Wild forward Jordan Schroeder scored a goal and added two assists for three points in the defeat. Iowa goalie Alex Stalock (1-4-0) was pulled after giving up five goals on 22 shots and 23:18 of work. Forwards Tyler Graovac and Pat Cannone also scored in the Iowa set back. Iowa welcomes Milwaukee for a 7 PM faceoff on Friday.

Cleveland jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first period, with the first goal coming off the stick of Daniel Zaar at 7:10 of the opening period. Justin Scott and Blake Siebenaler helped set up Zaar's second goal of the year for the 1-0 lead. The Monsters made it 2-0 at 11:26 of the first period after Markus Hannikainen scored his first goal of the year. TJ Tynan and Cody Goloubef each had the assist on the tally. Cleveland added a shorthanded goal prior to the end of the first period. Forward Jordan Maletta's first goal of the season made it a 3-0 game at 18:46. Maletta's shorthanded goal was set up by Zaar.

Iowa got on the scoreboard at 1:12 of the second period after Jordan Schroeder scored his first goal of the season. Defenseman Mike Weber set up the breakaway with a snap pass in the neutral zone, springing Schroeder for the goal and a 3-1 deficit. The Monsters countered with three straight tallies, starting with Dante Salituro at 2:41. Jamie Sifers and Joe Pendenza each had the assist on Salituro's first goal of the year for the 4-1 lead. Markus Hannikainen scored the next two goals, striking at 3:18 for the 5-1 lead and again at 5:57 to complete his hat trick. Alex Stalock was pulled after Hannikainen's second goal of the game at 3:18 of the middle period, as Steve Michalek entered the game in his place. Siebenaler had the lone assist on Hannilainen's third goal of the night and a 6-1 Cleveland lead. Iowa cut the Cleveland lead to 6-2 at 11:39, capitalizing for a power-play goal by Tyler Graovac. Defenseman Mike Reilly and Schroeder each had a hand in Graovac's first goal of the year, a rebound tally past Anton Forsberg. The Wild cut the Monsters lead in half at 6-3, scoring at19:08 for the team's second power-play goal of the night for the 6-3. Forward Pat Cannone ripped a slap shot from the right-wing circle, beating a screened Forsberg for his first goal of the year. Schroeder and Christoph Bertschy each had an assist on the tally, as Iowa went to the locker room down three goals.

Defenseman Dean Kukan scored an empty-net goal for the Monsters at 14:20 of the third period. Kukan's first goal of the year was assisted by Pendenza for the 7-3 final score.

Iowa closes out its opening seven-game home stand on Friday, Oct. 28 at 7 PM with the Milwaukee Admirals. It's a Hat Trick or Treat night, which begins with Pregame Trick or Treating on the Concourse. Friday's game is also a $2 Beer Night, presented by 100.3 The Bus. There will be a Postgame Skate after the game for all fans.

After road games in Milwaukee and Grand Rapids, Iowa returns home on Sunday, Nov. 6 at 5 PM with the Rockford Icehogs. It's ZERO Prostate Awareness Night, which marks the beginning of "Movember" - a month long initiative where men grow moustaches to raise awareness and funds for prostate cancer research. Sunday's game is also Pucks & Paws Night, presented by Anderson Animal Hospital. Participating sponsors include Downtown Doggy Daycare and Copper Cup. For the first 400 fans (and their dog), will be given a Iowa Wild themed Pet Bowl presented by Anderson Animal Hospital and Lazer 103.3. There will also be a Pet Food Drive that benefits the Animal Rescue League. Sunday night is also Subway Combo Pack night. There will be a Postgame Skate after the game for all fans.

2016-17 Iowa Wild regular season single-game tickets are on sale now. Follow the Iowa Wild on Twitter @IAWILD or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/iawild .

The Iowa Wild 2016-17 season is presented by Mercy Medical Center: and 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 its 2016-17 season at Wells Fargo Arena start at just $10 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 .

Fans may purchase single-game tickets multiple ways, either through the team's website - www.Iowawild.com, the Wells Fargo Arena box office or participating Hy-Vee food stores. Tickets are available online at www.Iowawild.com under the single game tickets tab. The Wells Fargo Arena box office is open Monday - Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and closed on Sunday. For Saturday game days, the box office will open at 10 a.m. For Sunday game days the box office will open at 12 p.m. Fans may also purchase tickets by calling 1-844-55-HYVEE or by visiting participating Hy-Vee food stores locations in the greater Des Moines area. Those interested may also visit www.hy-veetix.com . Fans interested in buying full-season tickets, or smaller season packages may call the Iowa Wild front office at 515-564-8700.

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