
Wild Rookie Dumba Named AHL All-Star
January 6, 2015 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Iowa Wild News Release
DES MOINES, IA - Iowa Wild General Manager Jim Mill, in conjunction with the American Hockey League (AHL), announced on Tuesday that defenseman Matt Dumba has been named to the AHL All-Star Classic, scheduled for Jan. 25-26 in Utica, NY.
Dumba, 20, has played in 14 games for Iowa this season, scoring three goals and totaling 11 points from the blueline. The rookie defenseman has recorded three multi-point games for the Wild and set a team record with a +4 on Dec. 8 at Charlotte. He is the first player in team history to be selected for the All-Star Classic. Prior to joining Iowa, Dumba tallied four points (1-34), six penalty minutes (PIM) and averaged 12:29 in ice time per game in contests 20 with Minnesota this season. At the time of his assignment, his point total ranked fourth best among rookie blueliners in the NHL. Dumba has collected six points (2-46) and eight PIM in 33 career games with the Wild. The 6-foot, 189-pound native of Regina, Sask., was selected by Minnesota in the first round (seventh overall) of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
Iowa remains on the road with four straight games to start the New Year. After stops in Rochester, Utica, Texas and San Antonio from Jan. 2-11, the Wild returns home on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. to face the Chicago Wolves. The team celebrates Taco Tuesdays against Chicago, presented by Taco John's. It's also a two-for-one Tuesday, where fans may purchase one (1) attack end ticket and receive a second ticket free, sponsored by Hits 99.9 FM. Also, those that bring a Subway receipt may purchase a ticket for $5. After a trip to Rockford on Friday, Jan. 16, 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 104 More. 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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