Chase Lang Assigned to Iowa
October 31, 2016 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Iowa Wild News Release
DES MOINES, IA -Iowa Wild General Manager Brent Flahr announced on Monday that forward Chase Lang has been activated from injured reserve and assigned by the Minnesota Wild, Iowa's NHL affiliate.
Lang, 20 (9/13/96), enters his first pro season after starting the season on injured reserve. Last April, Lang signed an ATO (amateur tryout agreement) with Iowa, playing in the final 11 games of the 2015-16 season. In his first 11 AHL games, Lang scored twice and added an assist for three points.
A sixth-round pick of the Minnesota Wild in the 2014 NHL Draft, finished his four-year career in the Western Hockey League (WHL) in March of 2016. Lang played the majority of his career with the Calgary Hitmen before a trade sent him to the Vancouver Giants on Oct. 27, 2015. Lang appeared in 69 games in the 2015-16 season, playing for both the Hitmen and Giants. He scored 27 goals and added 36 assists for 63 points, setting career highs in all three categories and leading Vancouver in scoring. The British Columbia native scored 25 goals and added 31 assists for 56 points in the 2014-15 season, adding four goals and three assists for seven points in 10 playoff games. He finished fourth on the team in scoring. Lang finishes his WHL career with 70 goals and 95 assists for 165 points in 265 games played.
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.
The Wild hosts Wild About Education on Thursday, Nov. 10 with a 10:30 a.m. faceoff against Charlotte, presented by Amerigroup Iowa Inc. and the Science Center. Thursday's game is also Corporate Field Trip day. Fans may bring a Subway receipt to purchase a ticket for $5.00. Thursday's game is also a Mug Club day.
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