Heartlanders shut out Bison for first home win, 1-0

Coralville, Iowa – Goaltender Dylan Ferguson stopped 31 shots and Will Calverley scored his 4th goal of the season in a 1-0 shutout victory for the Iowa Heartlanders against the Bloomington Bison Wednesday at Xtream Arena. 

It’s the first 1-0 win in team history. The Heartlanders are 2-2-1-0 through five games, good for five points.

Calverley opened the scoring with 2:34 to go in the second period with a shot from the center blue line, ramping high past Mark Sinclair. Wil Zmolek and Kyle Masters assisted.

Ferguson blocked 15 shots in the third period to secure the victory in his regular season debut.

Sinclair made 31 saves in the defeat.

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The Heartlanders next play Saturday at 7:05 p.m. and Sunday at 3:05 p.m. at Tulsa.

November 9th: Salute to Service

Celebrate the heroes among us at our Salute to Service game on November 9th, a night dedicated to honoring the commitment and sacrifice of our active military and veterans. Color guard, JROTC, and military vehicles will all be present at the game. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. for a 6:00 p.m. puck drop against the Bloomington Bison, hope to see you there!

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, pregame parties 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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