Iowa Eliminated from Playoff Contention in 2-1 Loss at Milwaukee

April 12, 2026 - MILWAUKEE, Wis. - The Iowa Wild were eliminated from playoff contention in a 2-1 loss to the Milwaukee Admirals at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena on Sunday afternoon. Milwaukee outshot Iowa 16-10 in the first period. The Wild struck first with a shorthanded goal 4:04 into the middle frame when Dylan Gambrell sprung Ben Jones for a wrister over the glove of Matthew Murray (32 saves). Isaac Ratcliffe answered for the Admirals on the power play at 9:05 with a forehand finish past Samuel Hlavaj... Full Story

April 12 Game Canceled

April 12, 2026 - DES MOINES, IA - Today's game between the Iowa Cubs and Omaha Storm Chasers at Principal Park has been canceled due to inclement weather and will not be made up. Iowa plays at Columbus from April 14-19 and will be back at Principal Park for a six-game series with Louisville April 21-26. Tickets for the game can be exchanged for a ticket to any of our remaining home games in 2026. To exchange tickets purchased over the phone or online, call the ticket office at 515-243-6111. Physical ticket... Full Story

Royals' Stephen Kolek Anticipated to Rehab at Principal Park Today

April 12, 2026 - DES MOINES, IA - Today, Royals' right-handed pitcher Stephen Kolek is expected to start today's game vs. the Iowa Cubs on Major League rehab assignment. Kolek made five starts with the Royals after they acquired him from San Diego on July 31, 2025 along with Ryan Bergert in exchange for Freddy Fermin. Kolek went 1-2 with 1.91 ERA (7 ER in 33.0 IP) with 21 strikeouts against just five walks. He was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left oblique strain on March 25. First pitch from Pr... Full Story

Iowa Gets Back on Track, Defeats Omaha 7-3

April 11, 2026 - Des Moines, IA - The Iowa Cubs (8-6) scored seven runs on nine hits to defeat the Omaha Storm Chasers (7-7) on Saturday afternoon at Principal Park. Omaha pounced early, scoring two runs in the first inning to take the early 2-0 lead. Through four innings, Iowa could only muster two baserunners, with no runners getting into scoring position. The offense came to life in the fifth inning, with an RBI single by James Triantos, and Justin Dean two-run single to put the Cubs in front 3-2. Io... Full Story

• Iowa Gets Back on Track, Defeats Omaha 7-3 - Iowa Cubs (IL) April 11
• April 11 Game Notes: Iowa Cubs vs. Omaha Storm Chasers - Iowa Cubs (IL) April 11
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• Iowa Swept in Doubleheader by Omaha - Iowa Cubs (IL) April 10
• Iowa Beats Rockford, 5-4, Narrows Gap to Milwaukee - Iowa Wild (AHL) April 10
• April 10 Game Notes: Iowa Cubs vs. Omaha Storm Chasers - Iowa Cubs (IL) April 10
• April 9 Game Postponed - Iowa Cubs (IL) April 9
• April 9 Game Notes: Iowa Cubs vs. Omaha Storm Chasers - Iowa Cubs (IL) April 9
• Hlavaj Records 30-Save Shutout, Two Assists in Iowa's 4-0 Win over Texas - Iowa Wild (AHL) April 8
• Iowa Offense Gets Hot, Defeat Omaha 12-4 - Iowa Cubs (IL) April 8
• April 8 Game Notes: Iowa Cubs vs. Omaha Storm Chasers - Iowa Cubs (IL) April 8
• Iowa Staves off Texas Rally, Takes 5-2 Road Win - Iowa Wild (AHL) April 8
• Iowa Offense Goes Cold, Fall 8-1 Versus Omaha - Iowa Cubs (IL) April 7
• April 7 Game Notes: Iowa Cubs vs. Omaha Storm Chasers - Iowa Cubs (IL) April 7
• Iowa Cubs Begin Six-Game Homestand against Omaha - Iowa Cubs (IL) April 6
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April 14	IL	Iowa at Columbus	6:15 p.m.
April 12	IL	Omaha at Iowa	Cancelled
April 12	AHL	Iowa 1 at Milwaukee 2	Final
April 11	IL	Omaha 3 at Iowa 7	Final
April 11	IFL	Iowa 33 at Fishers 63	Final
April 11	USHL	Lincoln 6 at Des Moines 3 (Playoff Gm. 3)	Final
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• Des Moines Buccaneers to host playoff series vs. Lincoln Stars - USHL NewsBreak - Des Moines (April 9)
• Ben Cowles back with Iowa Cubs after crazy offseason - IL Des Moines Register (April 8)
• What's next for Cubs prospect Jonathon Long after a breakout year? - IL Des Moines Register (April 7)
• Blizzard roll to 3-0 with road win in Iowa - IFL NewsBreak - Appleton (April 6)
• Stockton Kings open NBA G League playoffs with win over Iowa Wolves - G League Stockton Record (April 2)
• Modern Woodmen Park dethroned as No. 1 minor league stadium - IL Des Moines Register (April 2)
• Stockton Kings defeats Iowa Wolves in G League playoffs - G League Stockton Record (April 2)
• Bats walk off Cubs 8-7 with a pair of 9th inning home runs - IL WDRB (April 1)
• Iowa Wild's Cal Petersen teaches young hockey goalies - AHL KCCI (March 31)
• James Triantos healthy and ready to bounce back in 2026 for Iowa Cubs - IL Des Moines Register (March 31)
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