AHL Iowa Wild

Heemskerk Released from PTO

Published on November 17, 2013 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Iowa Wild News Release


Des Moines, IA - Iowa Wild General Manager Jim Mill announced on Sunday the team has released goaltender Thomas Heemskerk from a professional tryout agreement (PTO).

Heemskerk dressed for Iowa on Friday and Saturday, but did not play. He returns to the Central Hockey League's Quad City Mallards, Iowa's CHL affiliate. The 23-year old was 2-0-0 with a 2.92 GAA and a .910 SV % in three appearances for the Mallards. The third-year pro has made six AHL appearances, all with the Worcester Sharks. The Chilliwack, BC native went 0-1-0 with a 1.99 GAA and a .925 SV %.

The Wild continues a six-game homestand with Grand Rapids on Friday, Nov. 22 at 7:05 p.m. Fans may donate a non-perishable food item to receive a free ticket to an upcoming game, presented by Zerorez. The proceeds will be donated to movethefood.org. Also, as part of the Great American Smokeout, fans who quit smoking and turn in a tobacco product at the Central Iowa Tobacco Free Partnership table will receive a free ticket to an upcoming game. The Wild concludes its homestand with Abbotsford on Nov. 23 at 7:05 p.m. and Nov. 24 at 5:05 p.m. Saturday night is Veterans Appreciation Night and there is a Helmets to Hardhats Auction. Fans may participate in a live postgame auction of game-worn player helmets, benefitting Helmets to Hardhats. Sunday night, fans may purchase the Subway Family Four Pack for the game, which features four tickets, four hot dogs, four sodas and Subway coupons starting at $44.

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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