Iowa Beats Manitoba 2-1 in Preseason Finale
October 3, 2015 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Iowa Wild News Release
Fargo, ND - The Iowa Wild defeated the Manitoba Moose 2-1 in a preseason game at Scheels Arena on Saturday night. Wild forward Zac Dalpe scored twice, including a shorthanded goal with nearly seven minutes remaining in the third period, breaking a 1-1 tie and propelling Iowa past Manitoba. Iowa goalie Leland Irving played the entire game and finished with 27 saves for the win. Manitoba's Connor Hellebuyck made 31 saves on 33 Iowa shots in defeat. The Wild split a two-game preseason set with Manitoba on its North Dakota swing. Iowa opens its season on Saturday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. with a visit from the Charlotte Checkers.
Despite outshooting Manitoba 18-8 and dictating play in the opening period, Iowa fell in a 1-0 hole at 17:41 when Ryan Olsen jammed in a rebound, beating Leland Irving for the game's first goal. Forwards Austin Brassard and Axel Blomqvist each had an assist on the goal, as the Moose carried a lead into the intermission.
Iowa tied the game late in the second period at 17:36, as Zack Mitchell set up Zac Dalpe. Mitchell carried the puck through center and slipped a pass to Dalpe, who blasted a slapshot past goalie Connor Hellebuyck for the 1-1 score. The goal was Iowa's first of the preseason and sent the teams to the locker room tied.
The Wild moved in front 2-1 with a shorthanded goal at 12:59 of the third. Forward Brady Brassart blocked a Moose shot and sent Dalpe charging through center ice. The winger potted a wrist shot high on the glove side for his second goal of the game and Iowa's first lead of the night.
Iowa hosts Opening Night on Saturday, October 10th when the Charlotte Checkers come to town. The puck drops at 7 p.m. The Wild hosts a pregame tailgate party outside of Wells Fargo Arena from 4-6:30 p.m., celebrating the team's third season in Des Moines. The first 5,000 fans to the game receive an Iowa Wild Cling Schedule, presented by Hicklin Garage, KXNO 1460, and The Bus 100.3. The Wild also hosts Charlotte again on Sunday at 5 p.m. Sunday's game is Kid's Opening Night and the first 2,500 fans to the game receive an Iowa Wild poster schedule.
Fans may purchase single-game tickets multiple ways, either through the team's website - www.Iowawild.com , the Wells Fargo Arena box office or participating Hy-Vee food stores. Tickets are available online at www.Iowawild.com under the single game tickets tab. The Wells Fargo Arena box office is open Monday - Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and closed on Sunday. For Saturday game days, the box office will open at 10 a.m. For Sunday game days the box office will open at 12 p.m. Fans may also purchase tickets by calling 1-844-55-HYVEE or by visiting participating Hy-Vee food stores locations in the greater Des Moines area. Those interested may also visit www.hy-veetix.com. Fans interested in buying full season, or smaller season packages may call the Iowa Wild front office at 515-564-8700.
The Iowa Wild 2015-16 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 its 2015-16 season 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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