Iowa Wild assign CJ Motte to Heartlanders

Coralville, Iowa - The Iowa Heartlanders, proud ECHL affiliate of the Minnesota Wild and Iowa Wild, announced goaltender C.J. Motte has been assigned to the Heartlanders from the Iowa Wild. Motte, an eighth-year professional with more than 200 professional games played, signed a one-year AHL contract with the Iowa Wild this offseason. Motte played 51 games in the EIHL last season for Coventry, registering a .911 save percentage (2.99 GAA). This is Motte's fourth time playing in the Minnesota organization (2016-19 in ECHL and AHL with Minnesota affiliates). In 155 ECHL games, the Ferris State graduate has generated 69 wins (69-67-12 record), a 3.01 goals against average and a .912 save percentage.The Heartlanders open the regular season on Friday, Oct. 21 at 7:05 p.m. vs. Idaho, a game presented by Steindler Orthopedic Clinic Rose Club Season Ticket Memberships, Group Tickets, Flex Tickets, Mini-Plans and Single-Game Tickets are available at Iowaheartlanders.com/tickets and by calling 319-569-4625.