The Iowa Wild (18-30-4-1. 41 points) face the Springfield Thunderbirds (22-26-5-2; 51 points) at the MassMutual Center on Saturday at 5:05 p.m.
Recent Matchup
Iowa secured its first-ever win against Springfield on Friday night with a 2-0 victory. Cal Petersen blocked all 28 shots from the Thunderbirds, while Vadim Zherenko turned aside 25 of 26 shots for Iowa. Gerry Mayhew and Ryan Sandelin scored for the Wild.
Series History
All-time, the Iowa Wild have a record of 1-6-0-0 against the Springfield Thunderbirds. This includes a 1-2-0-0 record at Springfield. In the 2024-25 season, Springfield won all four games against Iowa, outscoring them 19-5. Matthew Peca led Springfield with 3 goals and 5 assists (8 points) during that series, and Colten Ellis went 3-0-0 with a 1.00 goals-against average and a .971 save percentage.
Team Notes
Prior to Friday’s shutout, Iowa had allowed a goal in each of the first six periods of the season series. The team that scores first has won each of the first three games in the current series. Iowa has not scored on the power play in seven consecutive games, going 0-for-21 during that stretch. The team scoring first has won eight of Iowa’s last nine games, and the Wild have won five of their last six games.
Fans can watch Iowa Wild games on AHLTV on FloHockey and listen on 1460 AM and 106.3 FM on KXnO.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the all-time record between Iowa Wild and Springfield Thunderbirds?
The all-time record is 1-6-0-0 in favor of the Springfield Thunderbirds.
Who scored the goals for the Iowa Wild in their recent win against the Springfield Thunderbirds?
Gerry Mayhew and Ryan Sandelin scored for the Iowa Wild.
Where can fans find more information about the Iowa Wild?
Fans can visit www.iowawild.com for the latest news and information.
What factors might determine the outcome of Saturday’s game between the Iowa Wild and the Springfield Thunderbirds?
