Griffins Blank Wild 4-0
March 7, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Iowa Wild News Release
Grand Rapids, MI - The Iowa Wild (22-25-6-4, 54 points) was defeated by the Grand Rapids Griffins (37-17-2-3, 79 points) 4-0 in front of 7,705 fans at Van Andel Arena on Friday night. Forward Corey Emmerton scored two goals in the first period and goalie Petr Mrazek (18-5-1) made 16 saves for the shutout. Griffins forward Teemu Pulkkinen and defenseman Adam Almquist added third-period markers, extending the club's winning streak to seven games. Iowa goalie John Curry (7-7-2) made 32 saves, as the Wild dropped its sixth straight decision. Iowa was shutout for the second straight game and is now scoreless in the last 124:25of play. The Wild continues a five-game road trip in Grand Rapids on Saturday, Mar. 8 at 6 p.m. CT.
Griffins center Corey Emmerton led Grand Rapids out of the gates to start the first period, scoring his 13th goal of the season at 10:42. Defenseman Adam Almquist set up the play with a snap pass to the neutral zone, springing Emmerton. The Griffins forward led a two-on-one rush into the Iowa zone and slipped a shot past goalie John Curry. Defenseman Nathan Paetsch added an assist for the 1-0 lead. The Griffins expanded their lead to 2-0 at 13:17 of the first period off Emmerton's second goal of the night. Forward Nick Jensen led a rush through center and rifled a shot to the Iowa net. Curry could not control the rebound and Emmerton swatted the loose puck into the net for his 14th goal of the season.
After a scoreless second period of play, Almquist made it a 3-0 game at 11:07 of the third period. Emmerton and forward Jordan Tootoo set up the point shot, Almquist's third tally of the year. Forward Teemu Pulkkinen blast a shot from the right point in the Iowa zone at 19:25. His team-leading 25th goal of the season was assisted by Nathan Paetsch.
The team remains on a five-game road trip with one more stop in Grand Rapids and another in Milwaukee prior to returning home on Sunday, Mar. 16 at 5:05 p.m. to host San Antonio. Fans may purchase the Subway Family Four Pack for Sunday's game, which includes: four hot dogs, four sodas and four tickets, starting at $44. Sunday's game marks the beginning of a six-game homestand. The team also welcomes Texas, Grand Rapids and Charlotte over the home stretch. Sunday's game begins a six-game homestand, which includes visits from Texas (3/19), Grand Rapids (3/21 and 3/22), as well as Charlotte (3/25 and 3/26).
Fans may purchase single game tickets multiple ways, either through the team's website - www.Iowawild.com, Wells Fargo Arena box office or Dahl's Ticketing. Tickets are available online at www.iowawild.com under the single game tickets tab. Fans may also purchase tickets by calling 1-866-55-DAHLS (32457) or by visiting one of 13 Dahl's Food Stores locations in the greater Des Moines area, and in Ames. In order to purchase group tickets (10 or more), please call the Iowa Wild ticketing department at 515-564-8700. Fans interested in buying full season, or smaller season packages may call the Iowa Wild front office at 515-564-8700.
The Iowa Wild regular season is presented by Mercy Medical Center. Season tickets to see the Wild play at Wells Fargo Arena start at just $9 per game. For more information on tickets, please contact the Wild ticket office by calling 515-564-8700 or go to www.iowawild.com .
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