Heartlanders step on Bison early, win 4-2

Heartlanders have highest scanned attendance in history of team for month of November

Coralville, Iowa – The Iowa Heartlanders scored four goals in the first period to beat the Bloomington Bison, 4-2, Saturday at Xtream Arena. The first three Heartlanders goals came on three straight shots, the first time in team history Iowa has ever scored on three consecutive opportunities. 

Zach Dubinsky got the Heartlanders on the board early with a power-play goal 5:54 into the matchup. Andrew McLean passed the puck from the near circle to Dubinsky who directed it low past Hugo Ollas. 

Gavin Hain followed that up one minute later when Louka Henault got the puck up the ice and passed to Hain to give the Heartlanders an early 2-0 lead. 

Matthew Sop took advantage of another power play, scoring at 8:05 into the first. Sop took a shot from the near circle that went top shelf to put the Heartlanders up 3-0. Hain and Ryan Sandelin assisted on the goal. 

After a Bloomington goal, Yuki Miura struck back with 1:00 left in the opening frame. He deflected Jules Boscq’s shot into the back of the net past Mark Sinclair, who replaced Ollas earlier in the contest (loss, 3 saves, 3 goals allowed). 

Samuel Hlavaj made 15 saves in his ECHL debut for the win. Ollas and Sinclair split time in net for the Bison. Sinclair stopped 25 of 26 shots faced in relief.

In the third period, Iowa out shot Bloomington, 14-5.

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 next weekend are at 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. Want a chance to win some exclusive Hawkeye memorabilia? 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! The game will be filled with tribute 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 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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