Game Preview: Iowa Wild vs. Colorado Eagles
December 30, 2022 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Iowa Wild News Release
The Iowa Wild complete a seven-game homestand at Wells Fargo Arena when they host the Colorado Eagles Friday at 6 p.m. The Wild and Eagles squared off Wednesday with Iowa taking a 5-3 win.
SO LONG, 2022
Friday's game versus Colorado marks the final game of the 2022 calendar year for Iowa. Four players recorded hat tricks for Iowa in 2022; Mason Shaw (Jan. 19 vs. MB), Mitchell Chaffee (Jan. 29 vs. SD), Kyle Rau (Apr. 5 at TUC), and Ty Ronning (Nov. 3 vs. GR). Goaltender Jesper Wallstedt became the 19th goaltender in AHL history to record a goal when he scored against Chicago on Nov. 12.
THREE STARS
- Damien Giroux was named the AHL's third star on Wednesday following his three-point performance (2-1=3)
- Giroux matched his previous career high in points (Mar. 30, 2021 vs. Texas)
- Dakota Mermis also recorded three points for the fourth time in his professional career
USHL REUNION
- Iowa forward Nick Swaney and Colorado forward Shane Bowers were teammates on the USHL's Waterloo Black Hawks in 2015-16 and 2016-17
- Swaney recorded 50 points (30-20=50) in 2015-16 and 51 (26-25=51) the following year
- Bowers totaled 33 points (15-18=33) in 2015-16 and 51 (22-29=51) in 2016-17
Iowa Wild hockey is presented by MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center. 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. The 2022-23 season marks the 10th anniversary of Iowa Wild hockey. Fans can purchase season tickets for the 10th anniversary season at https://www.iowawild.com/wild-365.
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