Rockford, IL - The Rockford IceHogs fell 2-0 to the Iowa Wild on Friday night inside the BMO Center.

Iowa jumped out in front at 11:45 of the 1st period after Rockford couldn't clear a bouncing puck at the blue line. The Wild's Dylan Gambrell floated a shot to the slot, where Justin Kirkland deflected it past Drew Commesso for his first goal of the season.

The Wild held a 1-0 advantage until the final stages of the 2nd period when the visitors doubled their lead. Gerry Mayhew's bid was steered into the net by Hunter Haight at the right post at 17:24.

In the 3rd period, Wild goaltender Will Rousseau fended off a Rockford push and locked in a 28-save shutout.

Up next, the IceHogs host the Griffins on Saturday, October 17th at 7:00 p.m. It's Book Club Night and special ticket package includes access to pre-game event and exclusive Rockford IceHogs Book Club Tote Bag!Bring a book and take a book from our Book Swap shelf on the concourse! Tickets available at icehogs.com.