Game Preview: CRISPY BACON NIGHT Saturday at 6pm

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Coralville, Iowa – The Iowa Heartlanders (7-5-3-0, 17 points) meet the Bloomington Bison (8-7-0-1, 17 points) again on Crispy Bacon Night Saturday at 6:00 p.m.

Crispy Bacon Night is truly one of the most-unique nights in Heartlanders history, featuring a pregame party at the Hyatt Regency in Coralville, Bacon Thundersticks, a live performance by Whiskey Fund, special bacon jerseys available for auction on DASH Auctions, unique concessions items and a game between two divisional foes. 

$5 Youth Tickets are available for Crispy Bacon night by visiting this link and calling our account executives (purchase 1 adult ticket, get a $5 youth ticket age 17 and under).

Game Day Guide

5:00 PM: Doors Open

5:50 PM: Be in your seats

6:00 PM: Puck Drop

Broadcast Information

Audio Broadcast: Mixlr.com/GoHeartlanders

FloHockey Video Broadcast (Subscription Service): https://flosports.link/3AZr3GZ

Need To Know:
- The Heartlanders are 4-1-1-0 on Saturday games this season, which includes a 2-0-1-0 record at Xtream Arena. 
- Iowa is in the middle of 16 straight vs. Central Division opponents. 

- The Heartlanders have at least a point in five straight home games.

Affiliates: Iowa Heartlanders (Minnesota Wild/Iowa Wild) | Bloomington Bison (New York Rangers/Wichita Thunder)

 

Big Game, TV Game

Iowa is playing its second game of the season on Mediacom MC22. Eight of Iowa’s biggest games are broadcasted on MC22. Earlier this season on MC22, Iowa forced OT in dramatic fashion with a penalty shot goal in the final three minutes vs. Fort Wayne, earning a point in the second game of the season.

Why is Crispy Bacon Night so unique

The night pays homage to our proud tradition of pork and pigs in the state of Iowa. It’s estimated that there are about 23 million pigs in the Hawkeye State, compared to about 4 million people. 

The Heartlanders are creating the most-unique bacon atmosphere in the ECHL with Bacon Thundersticks, in-game bacon activities, and pork eating contests. Get your day started at a free pregame party from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at the Hyatt. 

Also a huge thanks to our partners for Saturday’s game; the Hyatt Regency in Coralville and iHeartRadio.

New face makes his way to Coralville

The Heartlanders agreed to an ECHL contract with forward Aidan Litke, a 21-year old rookie from Winnipeg, MB. 

Litke skated in five games with Wichita earlier this season. A former teammate of Heartlanders forward Jack O’Brien at WHL Portland, Litke produced 78 points (35g) and 111 penalty minutes in 132 ECHL games. 

Litke stands 6-foot-1 and weighs 192 pounds. 

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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Single-game tickets, mini-plans, group tickets, flex tickets and season-ticket plans are available! Call 319-855-1775 to discuss options, or visit this link to make your plans for the 2024-25 season!