First Iowa Wild Home Game Announced

The official logo of the AHL’s Iowa Wild.

According to the official website of the Minnesota Wild’s minor league affiliate, the Iowa Wild, the farm club will host their first regular season home game since moving from Houston on Saturday, October 12th. The puck is set to drop at 7:05 p.m. at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, the new home of the former Houston Aeros/now Iowa Wild.

The team’s home opener is the first of six home games that have been released thus far. Per the team’s website:

"The Iowa Wild, proud affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Minnesota Wild, announced on Monday six guaranteed home dates for the 2013-14 season, the team’s first in the American Hockey League.The Wild will host Opening Night on Saturday, October 12th  at 7:05 p.m. at Wells Fargo Arena. The opponent will be announced at a later date. The Wild also announced five other home dates, including Saturday, November 2nd and Saturday, November 16th. Iowa also hosts games on Sunday, December 15th, and Wednesday, December 26th. The final guaranteed home game takes place on Friday, January 31st.The team’s Inaugural season schedule will be announced in its entirety in mid-to-late August.2013-14 – Iowa Wild Six Guaranteed Home Dates –Saturday, Oct. 12 at  7:05 p.m.Saturday, Nov. 2 at 7:05 p.m.Saturday, Nov. 16 at 7:05 p.m.Sunday, Dec. 15 at TBDThursday, Dec, 26 at 7:05 p.m.Friday, Jan. 31 at 7:05 p.m.The Iowa Wild begins its Inaugural season in October of 2013. 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. Opening Night is scheduled for Saturday, October 12th at 7:05 p.m."