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ABBOTSFORD HANDS IOWA A 4-0 SHUTOUTBox Score - HERE ABBOTSFORD HANDS IOWA A 4-0 SHUTOUT Iowa Ends Lengthy Homestand With Abbotsford on Sunday Des Moines, IA – The Iowa Wild (6-10-0-0, 12 points) were defeated by the Abbotsford Heat (16-5-0-1, 33 points) 4-0 in front of 5,326 fans at the Wells Fargo Arena on Saturday night. Abbotsford goalie Joni Ortio (9-0-0) recorded his first AHL shutout by stopping all 25 Iowa shots. Paul Byron had a goal and two assists, and both Markus Grandlund and Braden Lamb each picked up a goal and an assist to lead the Heat offense. Corban Knight also scored, as Abbotsford improved to 10-4-0-0 on the road this season. Iowa goalie Johan Gustafsson (3-3-0) stopped 26 shots in the loss, the team’s fifth straight overall and seventh straight at home. The same two teams meet again at Wells Fargo Arena on Sunday at 5:05 p.m. Abbotsford opened the scoring at 4:47 of the first period, as Heat center Corban Knight tipped a point shot by defenseman Braden Lamb. Forward Ben Hanowski added an assist on the play, marking Knight’s seventh goal of the year. Abbotsford led Iowa after the first 20 minutes of play, 1-0. Abbotsford added to its lead at 3:31 of the second period with defenseman Braden Lamb picking up his first goal of the season. Heat center Paul Byron fed a cross-ice pass to Lamb, who fired a wrist shot between the pads of Iowa goalie Gustafsson, giving Abbotsford a 2-0 lead. Heat forward Brett Olson also picked up an assist on the play. Abbotsford expanded its lead to 3-0 at 6:11 of the third period with a goal by Bryon. The Heat center buried a loose puck near the Iowa crease, after a shot by forward Markus Grandlund. Heat forward Ben Street also picked up an assist on Bryon’s fifth goal of the season. Abbotsford capped off the scoring at 16:15 with a goal by forward Markus Granlund. Byron picked up his second assist of the night for the 4-0 final. The Wild concludes its homestand with Abbotsford on Nov. 24 at 5:05 p.m. Sunday night. Fans may purchase the Subway Family Four Pack for the game, which features four tickets, four hot dogs, four sodas and Subway coupons starting at $44. The team will embark on a six-game road trip starting on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 7:00 p.m. After games at San Antonio, Texas and Abbotsford, the team returns home on Sunday, Dec. 15 to host Rockford at 4:50 p.m. For Sunday’s game, the team will hold its first Teddy Bear Toss, where fans are encouraged to throw a stuffed animal on the ice for charity. Fans will be permitted to through Teddy Bears on the ice after the Wild score its first goal of the night. Fans may purchase the Subway Family Four Pack for the game, which features four tickets, four hot dogs, four sodas and Subway coupons starting at $44. Fans may purchase single game tickets multiple ways, either through the team's website – www.Iowawild.com, Wells Fargo Arena box office or Dahl's Ticketing. Tickets are available online at www.iowawild.com under the single game tickets tab. Fans may also purchase tickets by calling 1-866-55-DAHLS (32457) or by visiting one of 13 Dahl's Food Stores locations in the greater Des Moines area, and in Ames. In order to purchase group tickets (10 or more), please call the Iowa Wild ticketing department at 515-564-8700. Fans interested in buying full season, or smaller season packages may call the Iowa Wild front office at 515-564-8700. The Iowa Wild regular season is presented by Mercy Medical Center. Season tickets to see the Wild play at Wells Fargo Arena start at just $9 per game. For more information on tickets, please contact the Wild ticket office by calling 515-564-8700 or go to www.iowawild.com. -- IOWA WILD -- · BECOME AN IOWA WILD SEASON TICKET HOLDER For more info on season ticket packages call 515-564-8700 or email [email protected] · IOWA WILD IN THE COMMUNITY To schedule a Wild appearance, contact Jenna Bieri, marketing and community relations manager, at 515-564-8714 or email [email protected]. · IOWA WILD CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS To create a customized advertising package for your company contact Ed Chamberlain, VP of corporate sales, at 515-564-8704 or email at [email protected].
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