Heartlanders win third straight game, 4-2

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Coralville, Iowa – The Iowa Heartlanders never trailed in a 4-2 win over the Wichita Thunder Friday at Xtream Arena. The Heartlanders have won three straight games for the second time this season.

T.J. Walsh put Iowa on the board at 9:36 of the middle frame. Yuki Miura passed the puck from the near corner to Walsh in front of the net. The Heartlanders have scored first in their last seven games.

With a minute left in the second, Gavin Hain got on the board with a snipe over the pads of Gabriel Carriere. Matthew Sop assisted on the goal. 

With eight minutes left in the third period, Sop went cross-crease and netted his sixth of the season to bring the score to 3-1. Sop has earned points in his last five games. 

Both Wichita goals came on the power play from forward Jay Dickman. At 15:53 of the second period, Dickman scored from the top of the crease to tie the score at one. At 13:41 of the third, Dickman earned his second of the game with a weird hop along the goal line.

Dakota Raabe put it away with an empty-net goal in the final two minutes.

Samuel Hlavaj made 34 saves in the win. 

Carriere stopped 30 of 33 shots faced in the loss. 

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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. 

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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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!