Iowa's Third Period Rally Stymied by Texas in 6-4 Defeat
February 16, 2024 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Iowa Wild News Release
CEDAR PARK, Texas - The Iowa Wild mounted a furious comeback bid to tie Friday night's game but ultimately suffered a 6-4 defeat
to the Texas Stars. Adam Beckman (2-0=2), Steven Fogarty (1-1=2), and Nic Petan (0-2=2) each posted two points for the Wild.
Texas outshot Iowa 9-8 in a scoreless first period.
The Stars broke the deadlock 34 seconds into the middle frame when Kyle McDonald slid his slot chance between the pads of Jesper
Wallstedt (24 saves).
Mavrik Bourque extended the lead to 2-0 at 8:10 when he buried a one-timer from the left circle.
Texas widened the advantage to three goals 1:14 later when Matej Blumel fired a point shot that deflected in off Derrick Pouliot
at the side of the net.
Iowa responded with 2:42 to play in the second. Kevin Conley laid a hit along the end wall that freed the puck up for Steven
Fogarty, who followed up his jam chance to narrow the margin to 3-1.
Texas outshot Iowa 23-17 through 40 minutes.
The Wild pulled back within a goal at the 6:03 mark of the third. Sammy Walker and Petan executed a give-and-go play that saw
Walker slash to the front of the net and chip a forehand shot over the glove of Matthew Murray (33 saves). Daemon Hunt also earned an assist on the goal.
Texas restored the two-goal lead 2:36 later when Blumel converted a breakaway chance.
Beckman evened the game with a pair of goals 2:05 apart. Beckman scored his first at 13:31 on the power play when Petan and
Fogarty combined to set him up on the backdoor for a tap-in finish past Murray.
Beckman tied the contest with an individual effort when he knocked a puck forward on a face off and beat Murray under the blocker.
Pouliot put Texas up 5-4 with four minutes to play when he corralled a centering pass from Fredrik Karlstrom and worked around
Wallstedt.
Karlstrom scored on the empty net with 28 seconds remaining to cap the scoring.
Iowa posted 20 shots in the third period and outshot Texas 37-30. The Wild were 1-for-3 with the man advantage while the Stars
went 1-for-1 on the power play.
Iowa and Texas face off again at H-E-B Center at Cedar Park on Saturday at 7 p.m.
For more information on Iowa Wild hockey, please visit www.iowawild.com.
Fans can purchase single-game tickets through the team's website at www.iowawild.com.
Group tickets (10 or more), suites, Wild 365 memberships or premium tickets can be purchased by contacting the Iowa Wild Ticket Department at 515-564-8700 or tickets@iowawild.com.
Season tickets for 2023-24 are on sale now. Fans can purchase season tickets for the upcoming season at https://www.iowawild.com/wild-365.
American Hockey League Stories from February 16, 2024
- Griffins Lengthen Point Streak to 11 Games in Overtime Loss to Cleveland - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Jaxson Stauber Makes History with Goalie Goal and Shutout - Rockford IceHogs
- Senators Fall 4-3 To Toronto In Round Eight Of The Battle Of Ontario - Belleville Senators
- Iowa's Third Period Rally Stymied by Texas in 6-4 Defeat - Iowa Wild
- Texas Scores Late to Deny Iowa's Comeback - Texas Stars
- Brett Berard Scores 15th Goal of Rookie Season, But Wolf Pack Fall 5-2 to Rocket in Homestand Finale - Hartford Wolf Pack
- Penguins Stymied by Levi's 41 Saves, Lose 5-3 - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- Wolves Blanked by IceHogs 4-0 - Chicago Wolves
- Islanders Edge Bruins, 3-2 - Bridgeport Islanders
- Fix-Wolansky's Penalty Shot Brings Monsters 4-3 OT Win Over Griffins - Cleveland Monsters
- P-Bruins Fall Short to Islanders in Final Minute - Providence Bruins
- Bojangles Game Preview: February 17 vs Springfield - Charlotte Checkers
- Eagles Transactions --- Wagner Recalled by Avalanche, Eagles Assign Two to Utah - Colorado Eagles
- Flames Recall Dryden Hunt - Calgary Wranglers
- Game #46: Tucson Roadrunners vs. Ontario Reign - Tucson Roadrunners
- Matthew Villalta Recalled by the Arizona Coyotes - Tucson Roadrunners
- Salminen Reassigned to Norfolk - Manitoba Moose
- Wolf Pack Conclude Season-Long Homestand with Visit from Rocket - Hartford Wolf Pack
- Game Preview: Iowa Wild at Texas Stars - Iowa Wild
- Friday Night Bout Features Hogs and Wolves - Rockford IceHogs
- Rangers Recall Forward Matt Rempe from Wolf Pack - Hartford Wolf Pack
- Penguins Add Addamo and Èajkoviè for Weekend - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- Bridgeport Islanders Visit Providence for the Final Time this Season - Bridgeport Islanders
- Barracuda Shut Out By Firebirds, 4-0 - San Jose Barracuda
- Driedger Stymies San Jose for Second Straight Shutout - Coachella Valley Firebirds
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.
