Game Preview: Iowa Wild vs. Milwaukee Admirals
November 18, 2022 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Iowa Wild News Release
Iowa Wild (5-3-1-2; 13 pts.) vs. Milwaukee Admirals (8-4-0-0; 16 pts.)
The Iowa Wild return to Wells Fargo Arena in the midst of a road-heavy stretch to host the Milwaukee Admirals on Friday at 7 p.m. The matchup is the second of eight games between the two teams this season and the first of three games this weekend for the Wild.
IN A GROOVE
Iowa returns to Wells Fargo Arena in the midst of a road-heavy stretch that includes nine away games in 10 contests. Both the Wild and Admirals enter Friday having defeated the Chicago Wolves at Allstate Arena in their previous game. Iowa will look to continue its three-game winning streak, which includes a 4-3 road win over Milwaukee on Nov. 11. Michael Milne scored his first professional goal and the eventual game-winner in that game.
PRIME TIME POINTS
- Sammy Walker ranks third among AHL rookie scorers with 12 points (6-6=12)
- Walker leads the Wild in goals (6) and points (12) and is tied for the team lead in assists (6)
- Nic Petan is riding a three-game point streak (2-5=7)
- Petan recorded a goal and two assists in Iowa's 4-3 win over Milwaukee on Nov. 11
ROOKIE WATCH
- Rookie Luke Evangelista leads the Admirals in scoring (4-8=12), with two of his goals coming in the Nov. 11 matchup between the two teams
- Evangelista is also on a three-game point streak (2-2=4)
- Evangelista is ranked fifth in rookie scoring, tied with Sammy Walker
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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