Gerry Mayhew Two Points Shy of Iowa Wild All-Time Points Lead

Gerry Mayhew’s steady production has put him within striking distance of Iowa Wild history. With his 109th goal in an Iowa uniform and his 175th career AHL goal recorded during the stretch that produced 198 career points for the club, Mayhew entered the weekend series against Toronto just two points shy of passing Kyle Rau as the franchise’s all-time point leader.

Mayhew’s climb is the product of longevity, scoring instinct, and a competitive identity that teammates and staff have long pointed to as defining features of his career. His 2019-20 campaign remains a high-water mark, a season when he posted significant totals and established himself as a dependable finisher and net-front presence. Those seasons created the foundation for a role that blends veteran scoring with locker-room chemistry.

On the ice, Mayhew has become synonymous with an old-fashioned nose for the net. His goal totals in an Iowa uniform reflect consistent placement and timing, not just flash. That reliability has shaped how the Wild coach their lines and deploy secondary scoring, giving a veteran option who can finish chances while also teaching younger forwards how to attack the crease and read rebounds.

For the organization, the milestone matters beyond the stat sheet. Franchise records create narratives that link generations of fans to a team’s identity. Mayhew’s chase to surpass Kyle Rau adds a storyline to the season that boosts engagement, fuels promotional opportunities, and offers a clear moment for the club to celebrate its history. The proximity to a franchise record also amplifies his value as a marketable figure in Cedar Rapids and the broader Iowa region, where connections between players and community are central to the AHL experience.

Culturally, Mayhew’s ascent is emblematic of what AHL hockey often celebrates: durable pros who anchor a club’s personality. Fans recognize the grind of long seasons and the local rituals that elevate players from names on rosters to community fixtures. Mayhew’s chemistry with teammates, recollected by former staff and players, underscores that influence; he has been both a scorer and a steady presence in the room.

As the Wild move forward through the schedule, the immediate storyline is simple: two points stand between Mayhew and a franchise milestone. For supporters, it’s more than an individual accolade — it’s a chapter in the team’s evolving history and a reminder that organized scoring and veteran leadership remain central to Iowa’s identity. The next games will tell whether Mayhew reaches the summit, and regardless of when it happens, his place in the franchise ledger is already firmly established.