AHL Iowa Wild

Wild Bounces Back, Beat Checkers 2-1

Published on October 22, 2016 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Iowa Wild News Release


DES MOINES, IA - The Iowa Wild (2-3-0-0, 4 points) defeated the Charlotte Checkers (1-3-0-0, 2 points) 2-1 on Saturday night in front of 4,969 fans at Wells Fargo Arena. Wild goalie Alex Stalock (1-3-0) made 35 saves in the rematch win over the Checkers. Forwards Grayson Downing and Adam Gilmour helped lead Iowa to victory. Charlotte goalie Alex Nedeljkovic (0-3-0) made 27 saves in the loss. Derek Ryan had the only goal of the night for the Checkers. Iowa welcomes Cleveland for a 7 PM faceoff on Tuesday.

Checker forward Derek Ryan scored his third goal of the year at 15:10 on of the first period, making it 1-0. Forward Brock McGinn sent him on a breakaway for the shorthanded goal.

Iowa forward Grayson Downing scored his first goal of the season at 18:21 of the opening period, tying the game 1-1. The power-play goal was assisted by Alex Tuch and Zach Palmquist, setting up a rebound goal for Downing.

Iowa snagged the only goal of the second period after forward Adam Gilmour tipped his first pro goal past Nedeljkovic at 11:35 of the second period, giving Iowa a 2-1 lead. Gilmour's first of the season was set up by Colton Beck and Maxime Fortunus. Beck's right-point shot was tipped by Gilmour, beating Nedeljkovic.

Iowa continues a seven-game home stand on Oct. 25 at 7 PM with the Cleveland Monsters. For every Tuesday game of the year, Kids Eat Free (12 and under), presented by Goodhue-Nolte and 96.5 Country. Fans that present a Subway coupon will be able to purchase a ticket for $5.

Iowa's last game of its opening seven-game home stand is 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.

2016-17 Iowa Wild regular season single-game tickets are on sale now. Follow the Iowa Wild on Twitter @IAWILD or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/iawild.

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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