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WILD SHUTOUT BULLDOGS 3-0

KUEMPER STOPS ALL 44 SHOTS FOR THE VICTORY

Des Moines, IA – The Iowa Wild (11-13-2-0, 24 points) defeated the Hamilton Bulldogs (12-14-0-3, 27 points) 3-0 in front of 5,816 fans at the Wells Fargo Arena on Friday night. Iowa goalie Darcy Kuemper (7-10-0) stopped all 44 shots, including 17 in the first period, to earn his first shutout of the season. Wild forward Tyler Graovac picked up a pair of assists, helping his club extend its points streak to four games (3-0-1-0). Iowa forwards Jason Zucker, Stephane Veilleux, and Carson McMillan each scored in the win. Bulldogs goalie Mike Condon (0-1-0) stopped 24 shots in the loss. Iowa continues a six-game homestand on Saturday with a 7:05 p.m. meeting against San Antonio.

The Wild opened the scoring at 3:12 of the second period with a goal by Jason Zucker, giving the club a 1-0 lead. The Iowa forward pounded in a rebound off a Tyler Graovac shot, beating Hamilton goalie Mike Condon. Iowa defenseman Steven Kampfer also picked up an assist on Zucker’s eighth goal of the season.

Forward Stephane Veilleux added the team’s second goal at 9:44 of the third period, giving the club a 2-0 lead. The forward fired a wrist shot from the left wing circle for his third goal of the season. Iowa defensemen Jon Landry and Jonathon Blum each picked up an assist on the play. The Wild increased the lead to 3-0 nearly five minutes later after a goal by forward Carson McMillan. The Iowa forward snapped a wrist shot from the left-wing circle, beating Mike Condon on the blocker side and scoring his fourth goal of the year. Graovac and defenseman Kyle Medvec each had an assist on the game’s final goal.

Iowa continues a six-game homestand with San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 21, and Rockford on Thursday, Dec. 26. Saturday’s game is Salvation Army Night, where fans may drop donations with Kettle Bearers. The game also features kids who participated in the team’s Wild About Reading program. During next Thursday’s game, fans are encouraged to sport an Ugly Holiday Sweater. Fans may also purchase the Subway Family Four Pack, which features four tickets, four hot dogs, four sodas, and four 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.

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