AHL Iowa Wild

Iowa Wild Participates in Charity Poker Tournament

Published on April 1, 2014 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Iowa Wild News Release


Des Moines, IA - The Iowa Wild announced Monday, the American Hockey League (AHL) club will participate in a charity Poker Tournament at Prairie Meadows on Monday, Apr. 14.

"We feel fortunate to have a great partner such as Prairie Meadows," said team President Todd Frederickson. "Our players are obviously very competitive by nature and we expect them to be fully invested. The fact that Prairie Meadows will make a charitable donation, if one of our players wins the tournament, makes this event even better. This is a great opportunity for our fans to go head to head with our players, testing their poker skills and attempting to take their jersey."

Up to nine players will participate in the charity tournament open to all fans 21 and older. Registration will begin on the day of the tournament at Prairie Meadows. Each Wild player will wear a replica of his own jersey during play and will hand over the jersey to any player that knocks him out of the tournament. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the tournament commences at 6 p.m., running until approximately 9 p.m. If one of the Wild players wins the tournament, Prairie Meadows will make a donation to a charity of the winner's choice.

"We are thrilled to partner with the Iowa Wild organization on this poker tournament," said Ann Atkin, Prairie Meadows Vice President of Operations. "Tournament players will have a unique opportunity to meet the Wild and test their poker-playing skills. We look forward to an exciting event."

Players Expected to Participate:

G - Johan Gustafsson

G - John Curry

F - Jake Dowell

D - Zach Miskovic

F - Marc Hagel

F - Warren Peters

F - Curt Gogol

D - Corbin Baldwin

D - Jon Landry

Video Coach - Tim Flynn

*Players are expected to appear, but could be called up to NHL and miss the tournament.

Iowa closes out its six-game stand with Charlotte on Tuesday at 5:35 P.M. and Wednesday at 7:05 P.M. The game is a $2 Tuesday, where fans can purchase any level ticket with a $2 discount. 200 Level seats will be available for $2 to the first 200 fans to purchase upper level seats. Patrons will also be able to purchase $2 sodas, $2 popcorns, and $2 10-ounce domestic drafts (21 and older) - through the first period of play. Also, select merchandise items will be available for only $2. Taco John's will also provide a Taco coupon to every fan on their way into the game and if the team scores four goals each fan will receive an additional coupon upon exiting. The team continues a six-game homestand on Tuesday, Mar. 25 at 5:35 p.m. against the Charlotte Checkers. The Wild also closes out its six-game stand with the Checkers on Wednesday at 7:05 P.M. On Wednesday, fans that bring a Subway receipt to the Wells Fargo Arena box office may purchase a ticket for $5.

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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