Rockford Blanks Iowa 4-0
Published on January 16, 2015 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Iowa Wild News Release
ROCKFORD, IL - The Iowa Wild (13-23-1-1, 28 points) were defeated by the Rockford IceHogs (22-12-4-2, 50 points) 4-0 in front of 4,228 fans on Friday night at the BMO Harris Bank Center. Rockford forwards Dennis Rasmussen and Pierre-Cedric La brie scored 2:49 apart early in the second period, breaking open a 1-0 game and giving Rockford the victory. IceHogs goalie Scott Darling (10-5-2) stopped all 30 shots to preserve the shutout. Rockford defenseman T.J. Brennan had two assists, as his club improved to 4-2-0-0 in the season series. Iowa goalie John Curry (6-7-0) was pulled 5:48 into the second period after allowing three goals on 10 shots, suffering the defeat. Johan Gustafsson played in relief, stopping 15 of 16. Iowa dropped its third straight and is scoreless over the last 160:12 of play after suffering its second straight shutout defeat. Iowa returns home to host Lake Erie at 7 p.m. on Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday.
Rockford opened the scoring at 6:56 of the first period after Brandon Mashinter tipped a shot in front of the Wild net, deflecting a shot past goalie John Curry for the 1-0 lead. Defensemen T.J. Brennan and Ville Pokka each had an assist on Mashinter's eighth goal of the season.
The IceHogs scored twice in the first 5:48 of the middle period.to increase their lead to 3-0. Dennis Rasmussen picked off a puck in the Wild zone and moved in alone on Curry, beating him with a backhand shot for the 2-0 lead off his eighth goal of the year. Rockford made it 3-0 after Pierre-Cedric Labrie scored his fourth goal of the season. Mashinter and Pat Regin were both credited with an assist on the tally.
Garrett Ross made it 4-0 at 6:41 of the third period, potting a rebound in the Iowa crease. His 13th goal of the year was set up by Matt Carey and Brennan.
Iowa returns home for a three-game home stand starting at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 17 with the Lake Erie Monsters. Iowa is holding a sport equipment drive in its first game with Lake Erie, sponsored by Scheels. For each item donated, the fan receives a ticket voucher for a future game. The drive benefits Courage League Sports. The first 1,000 fans receive an Iowa Wild Piggy Bank, presented by Mercy.
On Sunday, Jan. 18, the Wild and Monsters meet again at 3 p.m. Also on Sunday, the Wild celebrates Kids WinterFest, featuring Xbox Dance Revolution, face painting, balloon artists and a sign station, presented by Fast Signs. The first 1,500 youths to the game (12 and under) receives an Iowa Wild green youth jersey, presented by KDSM FOX 17 & Scheels. The team is also hosting its first ever Baby Derby, presented by Me & Mommy To Be. Fans will be able to watch the baby's crawl to see which is the fastest in central Iowa. Fans will also be able to purchase the Subway Combo Pack, presented by Subway and More 104. The Subway Combo Pack includes one ticket, one hot dog, one soda and a Subway coupon, starting at just $12. The Wild also hosts a public skate after the game, presented Grip Tite. All fans are reminded to bring their skates.
The Iowa Wild 2014-15 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 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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