Iowa's Comeback Falls Short in 4-2 Loss to Charlotte
January 28, 2025 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Iowa Wild News Release
DES MOINES, Iowa - The Iowa Wild battled back from a two-goal deficit to tie the game in the second period, but the Charlotte Checkers scored twice in the final frame to take a 4-2 win at Wells Fargo Arena on Tuesday night. Caedan Bankier and Ryan Sandelin scored Iowa's goals in the loss.
Will Lockwood intercepted a pass at center ice and beat Jesper Wallstedt (30 saves) inside the post 44 seconds into the game to give the Checkers a 1-0 lead.
Rasmus Asplund followed his own shot and poked a loose puck across the goal line with 23 seconds remaining in the opening frame to double Charlotte's advantage.
Charlotte outshot Iowa 17-6 in the opening 20 minutes.
Bankier tipped a shot from Clarke through the legs of Cooper Black (20 saves) 3:12 into the second period. David Jiricek also picked up an assist on Bankier's goal.
Iowa tied the game with 5:56 to play in the middle frame. After David Spacek sent a shot on goal through traffic, Bradley Marek pushed the puck into the crease and Sandelin sent it into the back of the net.
Charlotte outshot Iowa 30-14 through two periods.
Justin Sourdif elevated a wrister from in tight off the rush 4:10 into the third period and added an empty-net goal with 21 seconds to play to seal the win for the Checkers.
Charlotte outshot Iowa 34-22. The Wild went 0-for-2 with the man advantage and held the Checkers scoreless on three power plays.
Iowa hosts the Springfield Thunderbirds in the team's first ever visit to Des Moines on Friday, Jan. 31 on Military Appreciation Night, presented by Holt Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, and Electrical, LLC.
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