
Iowa Falls Short of Comeback in 3-2 Loss at Texas
February 27, 2021 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Iowa Wild News Release
Iowa Wild (3-4-1-0; 7 pts.) dropped game two of the weekend against the Texas Stars (4-3-0-0; 8 pts.) by a final score of 3-2. Wild forward Gabriel Dumont extended his league-leading point streak to nine games with a goal in the first period.
For the second straight game, Iowa struck first with a finish from forward Joseph Cramarossa at 10:41 of the first period. Defenseman Ian McCoshen joined the rush and sent a puck in front of Texas goaltender Tomas Sholl (26 saves) where Cramarossa slammed home the loose change. Forward Cody McLeod picked up the secondary assist on the goal to make it 1-0.
Just like last night, Texas tied the game 1-1 with a goal from forward Nick Baptiste at 14:58 of the first period with a shot that trickled through Wild goaltender Dereck Baribeau (29 saves).
Iowa took the lead back with a power play tally from Gabriel Dumont with just eight seconds to go in the first period. Forward Damien Giroux's shot from the left circle was blocked in front of goal and Dumont finished, taking the lead to 2-1. Forward Connor Dewar was also credited with an assist on Dumont's team-leading fifth goal.
With 20 minutes in the books, the Wild led 2-1 and edged the Stars in shots 12-10.
Texas brought the game back to even, 2-2, with a one-timer in the slot from forward Adam Mascherin 1:42 into the second period.
In similar fashion to Friday night's game, Texas took a 3-2 lead late in the second period thanks to forward Tye Felhaber's back-door finish at 17:16.
With two periods complete, Texas was on top 3-2 despite being outshot 22-20 in total shots, with the two clubs mustering ten shots apiece during the second stanza.
Iowa killed three penalties in the third period and generated pressure during a stretch of six-on-five play with the Wild net empty in the final minute. The Stars held firm and kept the Wild from an equalizer, picking up a 3-2 victory.
Texas outshot Iowa 12-6 in the third period for a total edge in shots 32-28. The Wild's power play ended the game 1-4 while the Stars came up empty on six power play opportunities.
Iowa finishes their longest road trip of the season with a pair of contests against the Rockford IceHogs, Saturday, Mar. 6 and Sunday, Mar. 7 at BMO Harris Bank Center in Rockford, Ill.
Iowa Wild hockey is presented by MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center. For more information, please visit www.iowawild.com.
American Hockey League Stories from February 27, 2021
- Phantoms Rally Late for Standings Point - Lehigh Valley Phantoms
- Iowa Falls Short of Comeback in 3-2 Loss at Texas - Iowa Wild
- Shorthanded Monsters Battle to 6-3 Win over IceHogs - Cleveland Monsters
- Crunch Fall to Comets, 4-2 - Syracuse Crunch
- Arseneau Two Goals Help Comets Topple Crunch, Win 4-2 - Utica Comets
- Special Teams Not Enough in Loss to Henderson - San Diego Gulls
- Manitoba Edged by Laval, 2-1 - Manitoba Moose
- Henderson Sweeps Series against San Diego After 4-2 Victory - Henderson Silver Knights
- Fucale and Bears Blank Devils, 3-0 - Hershey Bears
- Bears Blank Devils, 3-0 - Binghamton Devils
- P-Bruins Return to the Win Column, Defeat Hartford Wolf Pack, 4-2 - Providence Bruins
- Providence Doubles Pack Saturday - Hartford Wolf Pack
- Game #7 Tucson at Colorado - Tucson Roadrunners
- Roadrunners Top Colorado in OT - Tucson Roadrunners
- Wild Forward Adam Beckman Returns to WHL - Iowa Wild
- Florida Panthers Reassign Forward Greg Meireles to Syracuse Crunch - Syracuse Crunch
- Game Preview: Devils at Bears, 4 p.m. - Hershey Bears
- Hogs Game Day: IceHogs and Monsters Take Four-Game Series on the Road to Cleveland Starting Tonight - Rockford IceHogs
- Stars Fall 5-3 to Wild in Back and Forth Affair - Texas Stars
- Gulls Topped by Henderson, 3-2 - San Diego Gulls
- Silver Knights Remain Undefeated at Home with 3-2 Win over Gulls - Henderson Silver Knights
- Tucson Stages Dramatic Comeback to Defeat Eagles, 4-3 in OT - Colorado Eagles
- Griffins Put Blemish on Wolves' Perfect Record, Win Fourth Straight - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Moose Edged, 4-3 - Manitoba Moose
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Iowa Wild Stories
- Iowa Wild Announces Outdoor Game against Milwaukee Admirals
- Iowa Wild Signs Forwards Elliot Desnoyers and Matthew Sop to AHL Contracts
- Iowa Wild Signs Mike Koster, Ryan Mcguire, and Will Zmolek to AHL Contracts
- Iowa Wild Signs Forwards Mark Liwiski, Wyatt Newpower, and Ryan Sandelin to AHL Contracts
- Minnesota Wild Signs Five Players to Contracts

