Iowa’s three-goal fist puts Ads, 3-2 | Pro Hockey News

DES MOINES, Iowa – The Iowa Wild took a three-goal lead in the first period and held on the rest of the way to defeat the Milwaukee Admirals 3-2 at Casey’s Center on Friday night. Ben Jones recorded a goal and two assists for Iowa in the win.

Jones opened the scoring with a turnaround shot to Matthew Murray (eight saves) 11:16 into the game with an assist from Riley Heidt.

Iowa doubled the advantage 3:09 later. Jones won a faceoff back from Carson Lambos, who set up David Spacek for a shot through Murray.

Dylan Gambrell found Hunter Haight on the backdoor for a tap-in finish at 15:21 to extend the lead to 3-0.

Iowa outscored Milwaukee 11-6 in the first 20 minutes. Magnus Chrona (17 saves) replaced Murray in goal after the first period.

Jordan Oesterle hit a slap shot past a screened Samuel Hlavaj (20 saves) 15:21 into the second period to put Milwaukee on the scoreboard.

The Wild defeated the Admirals 21-15 through two periods.

Cole O’Hara pulled Milwaukee within a goal 1:14 into the final frame, but Hlavaj stopped seven shots in the third period to seal the victory.

Iowa defeated Milwaukee 28-22. The Wild finished 1-for-4 with the man advantage and held the Admirals scoreless on two power plays.

Iowa and Milwaukee complete their weekend series on Military Appreciation Night, presented by Holt Plumbing, on Saturday at 6 p.m. The first 1,500 fans will receive special playing cards courtesy of Holt Plumbing and WHO News Radio.