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Babies Born at Mercy Hospital over Next Week Become Newest Iowa Wild Fans

October 7, 2016 - American Hockey League (AHL)
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DES MOINES, IA - The Iowa Wild, in conjunction with Mercy Medical Center Des Moines, announced on Friday the professional hockey team has donated over 100 onesies to the Mercy Women and Infants' Center for all newborns until Oct. 14. - Opening Night 2016.

"In anticipation of our fourth season and the home opener next Friday, we are donating these team-themed onesies to the pediatrics department at our great partner, Mercy Medical Center," said Iowa Wild President Todd Frederickson. "Our focus has always been to engage and introduce the great sport of hockey to kids in central Iowa and what better way to do that than getting these newborns into their first Iowa Wild outfit. We are hoping to recruit our newest fans for life as these parents will tell their child that the first logo they ever wore was a Wild one. Who knows, maybe even one of these newborns will play for us one day."

The Iowa Wild has donated 120 team-themed onesies for each newborn over the seven days. Mercy Women and Infants' Center averages roughly 100 newborns a week. The parents will be sharing the photos of their newborns on social media using #IAWildbaby. The promotion runs from Oct. 7 - Oct. 14, wrapping up after Iowa opens its fourth season in central Iowa. The Wild hosts Opening Night on Friday, Oct. 14 at 7 PM.

The Wild welcomes the Manitoba Moose to Wells Fargo Arena, where the team will greet fans with a 2016-17 Iowa Wild cling schedule. The Wild will also celebrate American Heart Association Night in the first game of the year. As part of the evening, the team is hosting a Healthy Food Drive to promote a healthy heart lifestyle. The popular promotion of $2 beers also makes its season debut, where fans (21 and over) may purchase domestic draft beers. The following night, Saturday, Oct.15, Iowa hosts a pregame tailgate party and welcomes patrons with a schedule poster. The tailgate party is presented by NASH FM 97.3, 92.5 NASH Icon, 98.3 The Vibe and 95KGGO. Fans (21 and over) may indulge in Jim Beam Drink specials for every Saturday night game of the year, presented by NASH ICON and NASH FM.

*About Mercy Medical Center:*

Mercy operates four not-for-profit Catholic hospital campuses, with a total of 875 beds, along with more than 20 additional facilities that house more than 50 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines is the longest continually-operating hospital in Des Moines and is also one of the largest employers in the state - with more than 7,000 employees and a medical staff of more than 1,000 physicians and allied health associates. Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines is a member of Mercy Health Network and is a part of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI), a national nonprofit health organization with headquarters in Englewood, Colo. The faith-based system operates in 18 states and includes 103 hospitals and multiple other facilities and services.

The Iowa Wild plays a pair of preseason games, both will be in North Dakota against the Manitoba Moose - the Winnipeg Jets AHL affiliate. Iowa and Manitoba meet at Scheels Arena in Fargo, ND on Sat., Oct. 8 at 7 P.M. The two teams will play a second preseason game at the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks, ND on Sun., Oct. 9 at 2 p.m.

The 2016-17 Iowa Wild regular season schedule begins on Oct. 14 and single-game tickets for the 2016-17 regular season are on sale now. Follow the Iowa Wild on Twitter @IAWILD or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/iawild. Opening Night 2016 is set for Friday, Oct. 14 at Wells Fargo Arena, when the team opens a seven-game home stand.

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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