First road game of season takes Heartlanders to Bloomington

Bloomington, IL – The Iowa Heartlanders take to the road for the first time this season, opposing the Bloomington Bison Saturday at 7:00 p.m. Iowa and Bloomington are in the second of three straight head-to-head meetings. 

Thursday, Iowa hosted the Bison and Bloomington thwarted Iowa, 4-2. 

The Heartlanders are next at home Wed., Oct. 30 at 7:00 p.m. for Puck-Or-Treat Night, featuring a special Trick-Or-Treat event on the concourse (we’ll provide the bags!) and a costume contest! Get ready for a SPOOKTACULAR night of fun.

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Broadcast Information

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Need To Know:
- Matthew Sop added two more assists Thursday and leads Iowa with five points this season (2g).
- Dakota Raabe has five goals and ten points in 15 career games with Iowa.
- This is the second of three straight games between Iowa and Bloomington

Affiliates: Iowa Heartlanders (Minnesota Wild/Iowa Wild) | Bloomington Bison (New York Rangers/Hartford Wolf Pack)


 

Series Preview

Thursday was the first of 15 games between Iowa and Bloomington this season, the most the Heartlanders have ever played an opponent in a single season. 

After Saturday’s meeting, the teams play Oct. 30 at 7:00 p.m. at Xtream Arena for Puck or Treat. 

From Nov. 17 – Dec. 1, the Heartlanders play the Bison six straight games, also a team record for most consecutive meetings between Iowa and an opponent.

Rousseau great to start the season

William Rousseau made his ECHL debut last Saturday, stopping 40 shots to will the Heartlanders into overtime against Fort Wayne. In overtime, he added three stops before the Komets earned a 4-on-3 power play and scored.

In Thursday’s defeat, he made 28 more stops and allowed three goals, never allowing Iowa to fall behind by more than one. 

The 21-year-old goaltender made his professional debut earlier in the month on Oct. 13 while on loan with the Iowa Wild, where he made 19 saves on 22 shots. 

Originally from Trois-Rivieres, QC, Rousseau won the Memorial Cup with the Québec Remparts in 2023 and was awarded CHL’s Goaltender of the Year last season, generating a .924 save percentage across 50 games played. Rousseau also won the Jacques Plante Trophy (QMJHL Best GAA) the last two years. 

Introducing our REVAMPED 5-Star Ticket Package

If you missed out on the original 5-Star Ticket Pack, don’t worry! We’re excited to offer a revamped version, ensuring the fun continues. With this new package, you’ll receive tickets to all remaining 5-Star games this season and enjoy up to $40 in team store credit!

Mark your calendars for our next 5-Star game on November 30th—grab your revamped package before then and join us for more tailgates and exciting events throughout the season. For more information, click HERE.

Next 5-Star Night: November 30th: Crispy Bacon Night

This night will be one to remember! It’s CRISPY BACON NIGHT! On November 30th, at 6:00 p.m. we will be taking on the Bloomington Bison. But first, make sure to stop by for the Pregame Party at the Hyatt Hotel Exhibit Hall for lots and lots of pork and bacon. Want more bacon? We’re giving away Bacon Thunder Sticks. Your Crispy Bacon experience doesn't end when you walk in the door... in fact, it's just beginning and will carry over into the game, with specialty concessions, in-game bacon activities, and pork eating contests. Don’t miss out, this is sure to be one of the most unique nights in Heartlanders history.

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