AHL Iowa Wild

Gustafsson Reassigned to Alaska

Published on January 29, 2015 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Iowa Wild News Release


DES MOINES, IA - Iowa Wild General Manager Jim Mill announced on Thursday the American Hockey League (AHL) club has reassigned goaltender Johan (joe-HAHN) Gustafsson to the Alaska Aces, Iowa's ECHL affiliate.

Gustafsson, returns to Alaska, where he made one appearance with 24 saves in a 6-4 Aces win on Dec. 5 at Stockton. The second-year pro is Iowa's all-time goaltending leader for games played (66), wins, minutes played (3,669) and saves (1,737). He is 19-37-4 in two seasons with Iowa, posting a 3.14 GAA and a .900 SV %. This season, the Koping, Sweden native is 7-16-1 with a 3.39 GAA and a .896 SV% with Iowa. Gustafsson was drafted by the Minnesota Wild in the sixth round (#159 overall) of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.

Iowa returns home to face Grand Rapids on Thursday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m., kicking off a three-game home stand. It's also a Throwback Thursday, where fans may purchase sodas for one dollar, presented by 95 KGGO. On Friday, Jan. 30, the Wild hosts the Hamilton Bulldogs at 7 p.m. Also on Friday, Iowa celebrates Military Appreciation Night, where the first 1500 fans receive camou koozies, sponsored by NASH 92.5. Friday's game is also a $2 Beer Night, presented by 100.3 The Bus. Fans may purchase 10-ounce domestic beers through the first period of play. Iowa finishes its home stand against Hamilton on Saturday, Jan. 31 at 12:30 p.m. The Wild will also hold AHA Heart Day, where the first 2500 fans receive mini sticks, presented by ABC 5 WOI-TV.

The Iowa Wild 2014-15 season is presented by Mercy Medical Center, it runs from October through April. Fans may purchase seats to see any of the team's 38 regular season home games at Wells Fargo Arena. Season tickets to see the Wild play at Wells Fargo Arena start at just $9 per game. For more information on tickets, including ticket plans and group seating, please contact the Wild ticket office by calling 515-564-8700 or go to www.iowawild.com .

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