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Wild Stuns Stars in OT 2-1

March 6, 2015 - American Hockey League (AHL)
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CEDAR PARK, TX - The Iowa Wild (21-37-1-1, 44 points) defeated the Texas Stars (25-18-13-1, 64 points) 2-1 in overtime in front of 5,556 fans on Friday night at the Cedar Park Center. Center Tyler Graovac beat goalie Jussi Rynnas just 16 seconds into overtime, lifting Iowa over Texas for the team's first three-game winning streak of the season. Iowa goalie John Curry (11-15-0) finished with 34 saves on 35 shots, holding the defending champs off the scoreboard for the first 55 minutes of play. Forward Olivier Archambault also scored, as Iowa posted its second win at Cedar Park Center in seven tries. Texas goalie Jussi Rynnas (18-5-8) stopped 14 of 16 in the OT defeat. Stars forward Derek Hulak scored Texas' lone goal 4:15 remaining in regulation to force OT. Iowa concludes its four-game road trip with a visit to the San Antonio Rampage at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 7.

Iowa tallied the lone goal of the opening period with a strike at 16:53 by Olivier Archambault. The Wild forced a turnover and newly acquired Jared Knight found Archambault on the right-wing side. The Iowa forward snapped home his third goal of the season, beating Rynnas over the shoulder for the 1-0 lead.

The Stars finally found a way to get a shot past Iowa goalie John Curry, with Derek Hulak scoring at 15:45 of the third period, tying the game 1-1. Texas defensemen Max Fortunus and Derek Meech each picked up and assist on the goal, Hulak's 13th goal of the season.

Merely 16-seconds into overtime, leading scorer Tyler Graovac tallied off a feed from defenseman Jon Blum. Graovac's 19th goal of the season gave Iowa only it's second victory at Cedar Park Center, with the final score of 2-1.

After one more game in the Lone Star State at San Antonio this Saturday, 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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