Heartlanders beat up Mavericks on power play for 5-3 morning win

Independence, MO – The Iowa Heartlanders tallied a season-best three power-play goals to swamp the Kansas City Mavericks, 5-3, Tuesday at Cable Dahmer Arena. Iowa has won five of their last six games, improving to 5-3-1-0 (11 points) and third in the Central Division.

In the third period with Iowa nursing a 4-3 edge, Iowa went to the man up and Gavin Hain rifled in his third of the season. He took a pass from Louka Henault and slinging it through traffic and in at the top shelf. Iowa went 3-for-5 on the man up.

Iowa opened the game with two goals in the first period to take a 2-0 advantage. At 8:44, Ryan Miotto took it from the Iowa defensive line, carved to the left circle, and unleashed a wicked low wrister for his third of the season. Three minutes later, Iowa went to the power play and Louka Henault’s center blue line shot through traffic fooled the goalie. 

The Heartlanders scored twice in the second period and took a 4-3 advantage into the final period. At 5:17 of the second on the power play, TJ Walsh (first career goal) took a feed to the right circle from Zach Dubinsky and pounded it top shelf. Next, five minutes later, Jonny Sorenson tallied his first of the season, taking another feed to the right circle and tapping it in. Will Calverley and Jules Bocsq assisted. 

The Mavericks scored three goals in the final six minutes of the second to cut Iowa’s edge to 4-3.

Kyle McClellan blocked 24 shots for his second straight victory.

Jack LaFontaine allowed five goals on 27 shots and took the loss.

The Heartlanders return home for a pair of games next weekend: HAWK-EY Night on Fri., Nov. 15 at 7:00 p.m. and Hard Hats on Ice Night, pres. by Built By Pros and Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Building Trades Council, on Sat., Nov. 16 at 6:00 p.m. Both games this weekend are against the Wichita Thunder.

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November 15th: HAWK-EY Night

Show your Hawkeye Pride! Join us for an energetic night in support of the Black & Gold. Join us on November 15th at 7:00 p.m. for an energetic night against the Wichita Thunder. Go Hawks!

November 16th: Hard Hats on Ice, pres. by Built By Pros and Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Building Trades Council

Join us on November 16th at 6:00 p.m. for another matchup against the Wichita Thunder and celebrate the workers who build our community at Hard Hats on Ice, featuring tributes and special recognitions for the dedicated workers who are truly the backbone of eastern Iowa. 

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 entertainment. 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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