Heartlanders grab a point in overtime loss to Tulsa, 2-1

Tulsa, OK – The Iowa Heartlanders forced overtime by tying the game at one in the second period, but Tulsa Oilers forward Eddie Matsushima scored on the second shot of overtime for a 2-1 Oilers victory Saturday at the BOK Center. 

On the winning goal, Matsushima dragged to the slot and lifted it over the shoulder of Drew DeRidder (OTL, 29/31). 

Julian Junca grabbed the win with 33 saves. 

Iowa tied the game at one with 9:33 to go in the second. Jake Durflinger tapped it in as the puck creaked toward the goal line on a shot from Max Johnson. Yuki Miura generated the secondary assist.

Yaroslav Yevdokimov scored the game’s opening goal with 8:52 to go in the first period.

Box Score 

The Heartlanders are at home Mon., Jan. 15 at 2:05 p.m. vs. Cincinnati – schools are off for the day and bring your kids out for a great day at Xtream Arena. Tickets in the seating bowl are $15 for every section!

Iowa continues a three-game homestand vs. Wheeling on Fri., Jan. 19 at 6:35 p.m. on Affiliation Night presented by DASH Auctions, celebrating Iowa’s proud affiliation with the Minnesota Wild and Iowa Wild. 

On Sat., Jan. 20 at 6:05 p.m. against Wheeling, the Heartlanders are back at Xtream Arena for Dash’s Birthday Party, presented by Paul Park Real Estate. Join the Heartlanders mascot Dash and many of his mascot friends for a family-friendly Saturday night at Xtream Arena. On the 20th, youth tickets for the game are $5 with the purchase of an adult ticket. 

Join the fun at Xtream Arena in the 2023-24 season

Here are some of the best options to make sure you experience the family-friendly entertainment of Heartlanders Hockey at Xtream Arena this season!

Heartlanders 3-Pack: The perfect gift to catch Heartlanders Hockey! Receive one ticket to each of the three Heartlanders games listed below and $25 merchandise credit in The Silo-Heartlanders Team Store. Friday, January 19 @ 6:35pm – Minnesota Wild Affiliation Night | Saturday, February 10 @ 6:00pm - Cancer Awareness Night | Saturday, April 13 @ 6:00pm - Fan Appreciation Night 

18-game plans: With more than half the home season remaining, join us with an 18-game ticket plan, including the many perks, savings and advantages of being a half-season member. 

12-game plans: Grab tickets to your favorite 12 games! 12-game plans include savings on individually-priced tickets!

Flex Plans: Enjoy the service, savings and game dates that work best for you! Flex plans include “any game” ticket vouchers that are good for any home game during the 2023-24 regular season.