Heartlanders rack up fourth straight win with late goal, 3-2

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Coralville, Iowa- Gavin Hain scored the game-winning goal on a breakaway with 4:38 to go and the Iowa Heartlanders beat the Wichita Thunder, 3-2, Saturday at Xtream Arena. On the breakaway, Hain (2g, 1a) went to backhand and slid the puck underneath Aaron Dell (loss, 20 saves). 

Iowa’s top line scored all three goals and the Heartlanders never trailed. The team has won four straight games.

Hain opened the scoring early with a shot from the goal line at 5:39 of the opening frame. Matthew Sop brought the puck in through the defense and passed to Hain.

Hain and Sop (3a) both earned three points on the night and extended their point streaks to six games.

William Rousseau stopped 14 of 16 shots in the victory.  

Iowa added to their lead at 13:20 of the first period when Calverley deflected a shot from Hain past the goaltender to bring the score to 2-0.

Kobe Walker put Wichita on the board with four minutes left in the second period on a breakaway with Michal Stinil, who assisted on the goal. At 16:17 Walker hit it top-shelf to tie the score at two. 

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November 24th: Rumble at the Rink

Let’s get ready to RUMBLE!!! On November 24th at 3:00 p.m. as we slam down the puck against the Bloomington Bison. Don’t miss an afternoon of high entertainment from the second you step into the arena for this wrestling-themed game! 

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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