Game Preview: Iowa Wild at Rockford IceHogs
April 19, 2023 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Iowa Wild News Release
Iowa Wild (34-27-6-5; 79 pts.) at Rockford IceHogs (35-28-5-4; 79 points)
The Iowa Wild begin the Calder Cup Playoffs with a trip to BMO Center to take on the Rockford IceHogs in Game 1 of the Central Division Quarterfinals Wednesday at 7 p.m.
TAKE TWO
The 2023 Calder Cup Playoffs mark the second time the Iowa Wild have advanced to the American Hockey League's postseason in team's 10-year history. Iowa last made the playoffs in 2018-19, when the team went 37-26-8-5 and beat the Milwaukee Admirals three games to two in the opening round of the postseason. The Wild also finished in a playoff position in both 2019-20 and 2020-21, but each season was shortened and did not include postseason play.
RIVALS 101
- The Wild and IceHogs have played 100 regular season games over the past decade
- Rockford is Iowa's most-played opponent in team history
- The Wild are 52-38-6-4 all-time against the IceHogs
- Iowa went 7-3-1-1 against Rockford during the 2022-23 regular season
PLAYOFF LEADERS
- Andrew Hammond holds the Iowa record for most saves in a postseason game (33)
- Ryan Donato holds the playoff record for most points and assists in a game (3)
- Five players scored two goals in a game in Iowa's 2018-19 playoff run; Gerry Mayhew did so three times over 11 games
Iowa Wild hockey is presented by MercyOne. For more information, please visit www.iowawild.com. Fans can purchase single-game tickets through the team's website at www.iowawild.com. Group tickets (10 or more), suites, Wild 365 memberships or premium tickets can be purchased by contacting the Iowa Wild Ticket Department at 515-564-8700 or tickets@iowawild.com. Season tickets for 2023-24 are on sale now. Fans can purchase season tickets for the upcoming season at https://www.iowawild.com/wild-365.
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