AHL Iowa Wild

Wild Signs Joe Stejskal to PTO

Published on February 7, 2015 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Iowa Wild News Release


DES MOINES, IA - Iowa Wild General Manager Jim Mill announced on Saturday the team has signed defenseman Joe Stejskal (stay-skull) to a professional tryout agreement (PTO).

The 26-year old is in his fourth pro season, spending the entire year with the Gwinnett Gladiators of ECHL. In 42 games with the Gladiators, the Grand Rapids, MN native has four goals and 15 assists for 19 points. He attended training camp with Iowa in 2014. Stejskal spent his first three pro seasons in Montreal's system - mostly with the AHL's Hamilton Bulldogs. The 6-foot-3, 205-pounder has played in 93 AHL games, scoring one goal and totaling nine points. Stejskal was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the fifth round (#133 overall) in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.

Iowa continues on a four-game road trip with stops in Hamilton and Toronto, including the next game on Saturday, Feb. 7 at Toronto. The Wild returns home at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 13 to face the Texas Stars, the start of a three-game home stand. Before Friday's game, the Wild is holding a Career Fair from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission to the Career Fair is free, and any participants taking part in the fair receives a free ticket to Friday's game. On Saturday Feb. 14, Iowa hosts Texas and is celebrating Pink in The Rink. The first 7,500 fans at Saturday's game receive a pink LED light, presented by Susan G. Komen of Iowa and 1700 The Champ. As part of Pink In The Rink, Iowa dons pink-in-the-rink themed specialty jerseys. After the game, the team is holding a live postgame jersey auction, with the proceeds benefitting Susan G. Komen of Iowa. Fans may purchase the Brewdog Pack, presented by Legends American Grill. The package starts at $15 per fan, consisting of a ticket, a Wild puck, a hot dog and a beer at the game. Fans also receive a beer at Legends American Grill - downtown location.

Iowa finishes its three-game home stand at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb.15 against the Oklahoma City Barons. Sunday's game is Crash's birthday party, where the team celebrates with a superhero and mascot party. Numerous local mascots and super heroes will be on hand to help ring in Crash's big day. The first 1,500 fans at Sunday's game will receive an Iowa Wild insulated lunch bag, sponsored by Star 102.5. Fans may purchase the More 104 Subway Combo Pack, which starts at $12 per person, including a ticket, a hot dog, a soda and a Subway coupon.

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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