Even after losing key players in trades and not getting any key reinforcements via deadline moves (AHL or NHL deadline) the Iowa Wild have managed to keep going well. They currently sit 3 points ahead of the Cleveland Monsters for the final playoff spot with the Monsters having one game in hand on the Wild. Even without their best defenseman, Gustav Olofsson who is currently with the NHL team, they managed to take home 2 points against the Texas Stars.
Sam Anas scored his 9th of the year after 12:40 had been played getting a breakaway and beating Justin Peters with a shot from the left side of the slot.