AHL Iowa Wild

Wild Spooks Monsters in OT, Win 2-1

February 27, 2015 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Iowa Wild News Release


CLEVELAND, OH - The Iowa Wild (19-37-1-1, 40 points) defeated the Lake Erie Monsters (24-21-5-3, 56 points) 2-1 in overtime in front of 9,865 fans on Friday night at Quicken Loans Arena. Wild defenseman Joel Chouinard scored 6:39 into overtime, breaking a 1-1 tie and pushing Iowa past Lake Erie. Iowa goalie John Curry (9-15-0) finished with 29 saves on 30 shots for the road win. Wild defenseman Jon Blum also scored, as the team improved to 3-0-0-0 versus the Monsters this season. Lake Erie goalie Calvin Pickard (14-11-4) stopped 26 of 28 in the OT defeat. Iowa remains in Lake Erie at 6 p.m. (CT) on Saturday, Feb. 28.

After a scoreless first period, Iowa claimed a 1-0 lead just 16 seconds into the second period. Defenseman Jon Blum notched his ninth goal of the season with a blast from the right-wing circle, coming off a feed from rookie Zack Mitchell. Center Brett Sutter added the assist on the play. The Monsters countered, tying the game 1-1 at 9:08 of the second period. Leading scorer Jamie Hishon scored his 13th goal of the season on the power play. Defenseman Stefan Elliot rifled a shot from the point that deflected off traffic to Hishon, who beat John Curry to tie the game. Captain Andrew Aggozino added an assist on the play.

After a scoreless third period of play the two teams went to overtime. Iowa defenseman Joel Chouinard lifted the Wild past the Monsters at 6:39 of overtime, blasting a shot past Pickard for his first goal with the team. Sutter and rookie Brady Brassart each set up the game-winning goal for the 2-1 win.

After two games at Lake Erie this weekend and two games in Texas the following weekend, the Wild returns home on Sunday, Mar. 15 for a 5:00 p.m. faceoff with the Utica Comets. During an intermission, the team is celebrating its first ever "Wedding on Ice", sponsored by Grip Tite Foundation Repair. Prior to the game, Iowa is hosting a charity game to raise money for Autism. The game features Wells Fargo versus Principal Financial at 2 p.m. with all proceeds going to the Autism Society of Iowa. Specialty pucks will be available for purchase on the concourse, with the proceeds benefitting the Autism Society of Iowa. Fans are encouraged to bring their skates for a postgame skate after the game, presented by Grip Tite Foundation Repair. Fans may also purchase the Subway Combo Pack, which starts at $12 per person, including a ticket, a hot dog, a soda - also presented by More 104 FM.

Iowa continues its six-game home stand with Charlotte at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 21. The day of the game, Iowa is hosting the first ever "Bags and Brews On Ice" tournament from 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. The event, sponsored by Summit Brewing, Lazer 103.3 and Tailgate Addicts - features a keg from Summit Brewing, music and a stream of the NCAA tournament games up on the video board. The team is holding a silent auction on the concourse, benefitting the American Heart Association (AHA). Fans may bid on the team's AHA warm-up jerseys through the first two periods of the game. The first 1,500 fans to Saturday's game receive an Iowa Wild duffel bag, â=80-sponsored by Iowa Ortho & Lazer 103.3. Every Saturday night 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 postgame beer at the downtown Legends American Grill location.

Iowa and Charlotte meet again at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Mar. 22. The team celebrates Agriculture Appreciation Day on with the first 5,000 fans receiving a cowbell, presented by â=80-sponsored by Verizon Wireless. Fans may also purchase the Subway Combo Pack, which starts at $12 per person, including a ticket, a hot dog, a soda - also presented by More 104 FM.

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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