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GAME PREVIEW: IOWA WILD AT ROCKFORD ICEHOGS | Iowa Wild
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Dec 9, 2022
Iowa Wild (9-8-2-2; 22 pts.) at Rockford IceHogs (12-7-0-1; 25 pts.)
The Iowa Wild head to BMO Harris Financial institution Heart Friday at 7 p.m. for the primary recreation of a back-to-back weekend set towards the Rockford IceHogs. Within the first assembly between the 2 groups on Nov. 6, Iowa scored two targets within the waning seconds of regulation to tie the sport earlier than beating Rockford within the shootout to take a 5-4 shootout victory.
GAME 90
Iowa recorded its greatest file versus Rockford in 9 season collection between the 2 golf equipment in 2021-22, going 8-2-0-2 towards the IceHogs final season. Whereas the Wild had the benefit final 12 months, the outcomes between the 2 groups during the last decade have been comparatively even. Iowa is 46-35-3-5 all-time towards the IceHogs, together with a 22-16-4-3 street file. Rockford is 43-34-8-4 versus the Wild and 23-13-5-4 at house.
TOP OF THE LIST
• Sammy Walker leads AHL rookies in targets (11) and factors (22) by means of his first 21 video games
• 11 of Walker’s 22 factors have come on the facility play
• Joe Hicketts leads all AHL defensement in minor penalties with 14
• Brandon Baddock’s 57 penalty minutes rank third within the league
CENTURY MARK
• Damien Giroux enters Friday’s recreation with 99 profession AHL video games to his identify
• All of Giroux’s video games have are available in a Wild uniform; he made his debut on Feb. 5, 2021 vs. TEX
• Eight different Iowa gamers have 100+ AHL video games; Brandon Baddock, Steven Fogarty, Joe Hicketts, Tanner Kaspick, Zane McIntyre, Dakota Mermis, Turner Ottenbreit, and Ty Ronning
Iowa Wild hockey is offered by MercyOne Des Moines Medical Heart. For extra info, please go to www.iowawild.com. Followers should purchase single-game tickets by means of the staff’s web site at www.iowawild.com. Group tickets (10 or extra), suites, Wild 365 memberships or premium tickets may be bought by contacting the Iowa Wild Ticket Division at 515-564-8700 or tickets@iowawild.com. The 2022-23 season marks the tenth anniversary of Iowa Wild hockey. Followers should purchase season tickets for the tenth anniversary season at https://www.iowawild.com/wild-365.
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Beshear in Iowa: ‘I’d be eager for the chance to debate’ J.D. Vance
If he is chosen as Kamala Harris’ running mate, Gov. Andy Beshear said he’d be looking forward to debating Republican VP candidate J.D. Vance.
“I’d be eager for the chance to debate him, just like I know the vice president is eager to debate former President Trump,” Beshear said in an interview with the Des Moines Register before he was to speak at an Iowa fundraiser Saturday night.
Beshear is scheduled to speak to a sold out crowd at the Iowa Democratic Party’s annual Liberty and Justice Celebration event in Des Moines.
Beshear is one of several potential vice presidential candidates being vetted to run alongside Harris in her presidential campaign.
Beshear for VP buzz increases as he headlines a key Harris campaign event in GA Sunday
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How to watch Peter Jok and Marial Shayok play basketball for South Sudan in 2024 Olympics
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Americans are gearing up to cheer for their favorite Olympians this summer. Don’t forget to South Sudan to your who-to-watch list.
The team became the lone team from Africa to qualify for the 2024 Olympics and has two athletes with Iowa connections.
Peter Jok went undrafted in the 2017 NBA Draft after a strong college career at Iowa. Jok has bounced around with various professional teams outside of the NBA. He played overseas for three seasons, then played for the G-League’s Sioux Falls Skyforce in 2023-24 before being signed by the signed by the Ottawa Blackjacks in March.
The former Cyclones men’s basketball star Marial Shayok is a key starter for South Sudan’s Olympic team. He showed up in the team’s exhibition game against USA, dropping a team-high 24 points.
How to watch Peter Jok and Marial Shayok in the 2024 Paris Olympics
TV: Varies by game
Streaming: Peacock; NBCOlympics.com; NBC Olympics app
More: Here are the athletes with Iowa connections competing in the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics
When do Peter Jok and Marial Shayok compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics?
All times are Central.
- Sunday, July 28: 4 a.m. against Puerto Rico (CNBC)
- Wednesday, July 31: 1:45 p.m. against USA (USA) or midnight Thursday (replay on USA)
- Saturday, Aug. 3: 2 p.m. against Serbia (CNBC)
Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez is a general assignment reporter for the Register. Reach her at vreynarodriguez@registermedia.com or follow her on Twitter @VictoriaReynaR.
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