AHL Iowa Wild

Wild Bolsters Lineup with Addition of Syvret

October 17, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Iowa Wild News Release


Des Moines, IA - Iowa Wild General Manager Jim Mill announced on Friday the team has signed defenseman Danny Syvret (Sevv-Rhett) to a professional tryout agreement (PTO).

The veteran defenseman led the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack in scoring last season, setting up a team high 37 assists and totaling 46 points in 76 games played. His 47 points were ranked seventh best in the AHL for the 2013-14 season. Overall, the Millgrove, ON native has played in 559 AHL games, scoring 55 goals and adding 243 assists for 298 points. Syvret was named to the First Team AHL All Star squad in 2008-09, as well as making an appearance in the 2009 AHL All Star Classic. The tenth-year pro enjoyed his best pro season in 08-09, collecting 57 points off 12 goals and 45 assists in 76 games played. The 5-foot-11, 205-pounder has also played in 59 NHL games between the Philadelphia Flyers, Anaheim Ducks and Edmonton Oilers. Syvret was drafted in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft (#81 overall) in the 2005 NHL Entry draft.

The Wild begins a four-game home stand with opening weekend on Friday, Oct. 17 and Saturday, Oct 18 at 7 p.m. against the Milwaukee Admirals. The first 5,000 fans to Friday's game will receive a 2014-15 Magnetic Schedule, compliments of Hicklin Garage Doors. Fans may also enjoy a $2 Beer Night, presented by 100.3 The Bus. On Saturday, the team celebrates Local Heroes Night and the first 5,000 fans will be handed an Iowa Wild 2014-15 poster schedule. The annual Guns-N-Hoses game takes place on Saturday, Oct. 18 with games at 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. at Wells Fargo Arena. The following weekend, Iowa welcomes the Charlotte Checkers for a two-game set at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24 and Saturday Oct. 25. Friday the 24th is College Night, featuring $2 beers, presented by the 100.3 The Bus. Saturday night is Youth Sports Night, where the first 1,500 youths (12 and under) receives a White Iowa Wild home jersey, compliments of NASH FM.

The Iowa Wild 2014-15 season is presented by Mercy Medical Center and begins on the road Oct. 10 in San Antonio. Fans may purchase seats to the Home Opener on Friday, Oct. 17 against the Milwaukee Admirals 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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