Birthday Boy's Shutout Takes Cake in 3-0 Win
April 11, 2016 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Iowa Wild News Release
DES MOINES, IA - The Iowa Wild (24-39-5-5, 58 points) defeated the Grand Rapids Griffins (44-27-1-1, 90 points) 3-0 in front of 3,941 fans at Wells Fargo Arena on Monday night. On his 28th birthday, Wild goalie Leland Irving (12-20-6) stopped all 37 shots he faced, tying his season-high in saves and earning his second shutout of the season. The shutout marks the first Wild shutout of Grand Rapids in franchise history. Forwards Chase Lang, Colton Beck, and Alex Petan scored a goal each, extending Iowa's point streak to five games. Grand Rapids goalie Tom McCollum (15-11-0) made 25 saves on 28 shots in the loss. Iowa hosts the Rockford IceHogs on Wednesday, Apr. 13 at 7 p.m.
Wild forward Colton Beck opened the scoring one-minute into the game, giving Iowa an early 1-0 lead. The goal was unassisted off a Griffins turnover caused by the forward. Beck stole the puck to the left of the Grand Rapids goal, using patience he walked the puck to the far post and beat goalie Tom McCollum through the five-hole for his eighth goal of the season.
Iowa forward Alex Petan scored at 9:17 of the second period, extending the Wild lead to 2-0. Forwards Zack Mitchell and Marc Hagel tallied an assist each on the power-play goal. Mitchell took the puck from Hagel and fired a back-door pass to Petan. Standing to the left of the goal, the rookie one-timed a shot past McCollum for the first goal of his professional career.
Wild forward Chase Lang scored at 5:53 of the third period, pushing Iowa's lead to 3-0. Forward Christoph Bertschy and defenseman Guillaume Gelinas earned an assist each on the goal. Gelinas received a drop pass from Bertschy at the blueline, firing a slapshot towards the net. Standing alone to the right of the goal, Lang redirected the puck past McCollum for his second goal of the season.
Iowa plays the Rockford IceHogs for the final time on Wednesday, Apr. 13 at 7 p.m. Wednesday features the Jim Beam and NASH FM Guys Night of the season, including drink specials of $5 regular Beam Orchard Twists and $10 for a Beam Orchard Twist in a mason jar. If the Wild wins all fans in attendance receive a ticket to a future Iowa Wild game.
Iowa's final home game of the season takes place on Friday, Apr. 15 at 7 p.m. against the Chicago Wolves. The Iowa Wild extends its gratitude and thanks with "Fan Appreciation Night". The first 2,500 fans to the game receive an Iowa Wild team poster sponsored by Renaissance Savery Hotel, Prairie Life Fitness, Edwards, GuideOne Insurance, and Country 96.5. Friday also includes $2 beer night presented by 100.3 The Bus. The "Bring Your Buds Bundle" ticket package is available for purchase, including one ticket, one 16 oz. Bud or Bud Light at the game, one hotdog, one popcorn, $1 off Budweiser or Bud Light 25 oz. can during the Wild game, and one free beer at Carl's Place. The Wild finishes its season in Chicago on Saturday, Apr. 16.
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, or smaller season packages may call the Iowa Wild front office at 515-564-8700.
The Iowa Wild 2015-16 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 its 2015-16 season 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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