Heartlanders force overtime with third period strikes, get a point with 3-2 OTL

Bloomington, IL – Matt Sop and Ryan Miotto struck in a three-minute span in the third to force overtime, but Bloomington Bison defenseman Thomas Stewart scored on overtime’s first shot to beat the Heartlanders, 3-2, Sunday at Grossinger Motors Arena. 

Iowa is up to 16 points and on a season-best five-game point streak. 

Brett Budgell scored twice for Bloomington in the second period. 

Sop is up to 19 points, second in the ECHL in points.

On Iowa’s tying goal, Miotto drove to the left post and TJ Walsh fed it off his stick and in, Miotto’s fourth of the season. The Heartlanders play Bloomington five more times between now and Dec. 1.

Samuel Hlavaj made 24 saves in defeat. Mark Sinclair allowed two goals on 18 shots.

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November 24th: Rumble at the Rink

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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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