Roster Rundown
Iowa Wild's got a few standout performers that fans should keep an eye on. Sam Anas has been lighting it up with 58 points this season, a real sniper on the power play. Gerry Mayhew, with his knack for finding the back of the net, has racked up 32 goals, proving himself as a clutch player. On the defensive end, Dakota Mermis has been rock-solid, maintaining a +15 plus/minus rating. A crucial playmaker, Cal O'Reilly dishes out assists like candy, tallying 42 so far. But, they’ll be missing the grit of Will Bitten and the steady presence of Louie Belpedio due to injuries.
San Diego Gulls, on the flip side, boasts a lethal forward in Alex Limoges, who's buried 25 goals this season. Chase De Leo, with 60 points, is the heartbeat of their offense, setting up plays and finishing them. Defenseman Trevor Carrick is their anchor at the blue line, with 13 goals and key defensive plays. Meanwhile, Lukas Dostal guards the net fiercely, boasting a save percentage of .920. Their lineup, however, will be short of Vinni Lettieri’s scoring touch and the defensive acumen of Brendan Guhle, both sidelined.
Head-to-Head
Iowa Wild 4-2
San Diego Gulls [recent]
San Diego Gulls 3-2
Iowa Wild [previous]
Iowa Wild 5-3
San Diego Gulls [earlier]
Recent Form
Iowa Wild's latest stretch shows a mixed bag:
- Win against
San Diego Gulls 4-2
- Win over Texas Stars 6-2
- Another win over Texas Stars 4-1
- Loss to Springfield Thunderbirds 4-2
- Another setback against Springfield Thunderbirds 4-0
San Diego Gulls have been bouncing back:
- Loss to
Iowa Wild 4-2
- Loss to Abbotsford Canucks 6-3
- Win against Calgary Wranglers 3-1
- Dominant win over Tucson Roadrunners 5-1
- Narrow victory against San Jose Barracuda 4-3
Wrap-Up
So, what’s the story here?
Iowa Wild, with a recent spree of wins over Texas Stars, seem to be finding their groove. Yet, that dip against Springfield Thunderbirds is a concern.
San Diego Gulls, after a rough patch, managed to pull off three wins, showing signs of resilience. The Wild's offensive firepower, led by Anas and Mayhew, faces a stout Gulls defense anchored by Carrick and the brick wall that is Dostal. Both teams have tasted victory in this rivalry, making this upcoming matchup even more intriguing.
Summary
Taking stock of the recent games and rosters, this one's shaping up to be a real barn burner. Iowa's got momentum but San Diego's defense is no slouch. Those Gulls need to crash the net and keep Iowa's snipers at bay. With both teams having won their fair share of these encounters, it’s anyone’s game. If Iowa can get past Dostal and San Diego finds a way to unlock Anas and Mayhew, we could see a scoreline that’s tighter than a Zamboni's turn. Whatever happens, it's gonna be a heck of a game.
Match Odds Iowa Wild – San Diego Gulls
Leon's odds are - on Iowa Wild winning at home.
At this moment our odds are equal to 101 on San Diego Gulls visiting team's winning.
Draw odds are 67.
