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WILD ANNOUNCES GAELIC STORM CONCERT

October 27, 2016 - American Hockey League (AHL) - Iowa Wild News Release


DES MOINES, IA - The Iowa Wild, in conjunction with Gaelic Storm, announced on Thursday the band will be performing live after the Iowa Wild home game on Saturday, Mar. 18 at 7 PM. The team's first announced concert of the year is presented by 100.3 The Bus, Jim Beam and My Satellite Guy.

"We honestly can't think of a better way to celebrate St. Patty's Day than having a nationally known band that specializes in Irish music come play for our fans", said President Todd Frederickson. "We are always looking for ways to make the experience of going to an Iowa Wild game better for all fans. We had some great feedback from last year's Cam concert. Our fans wanted more shows and we plan on announcing a country concert this season."

Gaelic Storm is a Celtic band that has been touring for more than two decades and performed over 3,000 live shows. The bands musical output includes pieces from traditional Irish music, Scottish music, and original tunes in both the Celtic and Celtic Rock genres. Gaelic Storm released its latest studio album, Matching Sweaters on July 24, 2015.

The group originated from Santa Monica, California and first came to fame by appearing in the movie Titanic in 1997. Gaelic Storm performed "An Irish Party in Third Class" for the hit movie. The appearance sparked their careers with tours opening up across the globe. The group tours over 125 days a year and boasts eight studio albums. Gaelic Storm is mostly known for its energetic Irish music and Scottish traditional music, which has consistently found its way towards the top of billboard world music charts. In all, Gaelic Storm has topped the Billboard World Chart fives time with hits like Blind Monkey, Kiss Me I'm Irish, One More Day Above the Roses and Drink the Night Away (2x).

Fans with tickets to the Iowa Wild game that night can remain in their seats for the postgame Gaelic Storm Celtic concert. Fans must have a ticket to the game in order to see the concert. Tickets start at only $16 and can be purchased at the Wells Fargo Arena Box Office and online at HyVeeTix.com.

VIP Ticket Packages are also available for purchase. The Gold VIP Package is only $20 and includes one (1) VIP On-Ice Pass (center stage, floor standing room ticket) and also a commemorative VIP Lanyard. In order to purchase one of the specialty packages, an Iowa Wild game ticket is needed to gain entrance to the building (sold separately). The Platinum VIP Package (limited availability) includes: (1) Iowa Wild center ice ticket, artist meet & greet, (1) VIP On-Ice pass (center stage, floor standing room ticket), Exclusive access to All-You-Can-Eat & All-You-Can Drink area at the hockey game from 6pm-8pm, Commemorative VIP Lanyard. This package is priced at only $100. Both packages are extremely limited and will go fast.

VIP Ticket Packages can be purchased at Fan Relations during Iowa Wild Home Games starting October 28th and online at IowaWild.com starting October 27th.

When the Wild host the Milwaukee Admirals at 7 PM in what will be a St. Patty's Day themed game. The first 1,500 fans to the game receive an Iowa Wild-Irish themed hat, sponsored by 95 KGGO and LIUNA. In a partnership with Jim Beam and NASH FM, fans 21 and older are able to purchase the "The Big Ginger" drink special.

Iowa closes out its opening seven-game home stand on Friday, Oct. 28 at 7 PM with the Milwaukee Admirals. It's a Hat Trick or Treat night, which begins with Pregame Trick or Treating on the Concourse. Friday's game is also a $2 Beer Night, presented by 100.3 The Bus. There will be a Postgame Skate after the game for all fans. The Wild will also don St. Patrick's Day themed specialty jerseys for the game.

After road games in Milwaukee and Grand Rapids, Iowa returns home on Sunday, Nov. 6 at 5 PM with the Rockford IceHogs. It's ZERO Prostate Awareness Night, which marks the beginning of "Movember" - a month long initiative where men grow moustaches to raise awareness and funds for prostate cancer research. Sunday's game is also Pucks & Paws Night, presented by Anderson Animal Hospital. Participating sponsors include Downtown Doggy Daycare and Copper Cup. The first 400 fans (and their dog), will be given an Iowa Wild themed Pet Bowl presented by Anderson Animal Hospital and Lazer 103.3. There will also be a Pet Food Drive that benefits the Animal Rescue League. Sunday night is also Subway Combo Pack night. There will be a Postgame Skate after the game for all fans.

The Iowa Wild 2016-17 season is presented by Mercy Medical Center: and 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 its 2016-17 season at Wells Fargo Arena start at just $10 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.

Fans may purchase single-game tickets multiple ways, either through the team's website - www.Iowawild.com, the Wells Fargo Arena box office or participating Hy-Vee food stores. Tickets are available online at www.Iowawild.com under the single game tickets tab. The Wells Fargo Arena box office is open Monday - Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and closed on Sunday. For Saturday game days, the box office will open at 10 a.m. For Sunday game days the box office will open at 12 p.m. Fans may also purchase tickets by calling 1-844-55-HYVEE or by visiting participating Hy-Vee food stores locations in the greater Des Moines area. Those interested may also visit www.hy-veetix.com. Fans interested in buying full-season tickets, or smaller season packages may call the Iowa Wild front office at 515-564-8700.


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