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WILD SIGNS RIOUX TO PTO

Iowa Plays Friday in Rockford, Returns to Wells Fargo Arena Saturday and Sunday to Host Lake Erie

DES MOINES, IA – Iowa Wild General Manager Jim Mill announced on Friday the team has signed defenseman Nicholas Rioux (re-you) to a professional tryout agreement (PTO).

Rioux returns to the Wild where he played in three games earlier this season without registering a point. He spent the majority of this season with the ECHL’s Quad City. He has played in 31 games for the Mallards, scoring two goals and setting up 12 others for 14 points. Rioux is a fourth-year pro who played in 58 games for the Mallards last year, posting career highs of five goals and 27 assists for 32 points. He was also among the team leaders with a +16 rating. For his AHL career, the 28-year old has played in 11 AHL games (all with Iowa) without registering a point.

After a trip to Rockford on Friday, Jan. 16, Iowa returns home for a three-game home stand starting at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 17 with the Lake Erie Monsters. Iowa is holding a sport equipment drive in its first game with Lake Erie, sponsored by Scheels. For each item donated, the fan receives a ticket voucher for a future game. The drive benefits Courage League Sports. The first 1,000 fans receive an Iowa Wild Piggy Bank, presented by Mercy.

On Sunday, Jan. 18, the Wild and Monsters meet again at 3 p.m. Also on Sunday, the Wild celebrates Kids WinterFest, featuring Xbox Dance Revolution, face painting, balloon artists and a sign station, presented by Fast Signs. The first 1,500 youths to the game (12 and under) receives an Iowa Wild green youth jersey, presented by KDSM FOX 17 & Scheels. The team is also hosting its first ever Baby Derby, presented by Me & Mommy To Be. Fans will be able to watch the baby’s crawl to see which is the fastest in central Iowa. Fans will also be able to purchase the Subway Combo Pack, presented by Subway and 104 More. The Subway Combo Pack includes one ticket, one hot dog, one soda and a Subway coupon, starting at just $12. The Wild also hosts a public skate after the game, presented Grip Tite. All fans are reminded to bring their skates.

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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