Heartlanders fall victim to top-of-league Nailers, 3-1

Wheeling, WV – The Iowa Heartlanders allowed two goals in the opening half of the third and the Wheeling Nailers put it away with an empty-net goal for a 3-1 win Sunday at Wesbanco Arena. Iowa more than doubled Wheeling in shots throughout the first 40+ minutes, but Sergei Murashov blocked 32 shots for his 12^th straight win. Wheeling is at the top of the ECHL with 43 points, while Iowa sits nine points back of them with a 15-10-3-1 record (34 points).

Dakota Raabe opened the scoring with 7:33 left in the first on a wrister from the top of the right circle that beat the goaltender glove side. Will Zmolek dished to Raabe at the right dot. Yuki Miura earned the secondary assist.

Iowa out shot Wheeling, 12-3, in a scoreless second frame.

Jack Beck tied the game at one at 5:40 of the third. Atley Calvert converted on the power play with 9:48 of the final period for the game-winning goal.

Kyle McClellan made 18 saves in defeat. 

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Next weekend, Iowa visits Wichita Friday at 7:05 p.m., Saturday at 6:05 p.m. and Sunday at 2:05 p.m.

Iowa is next at home for three games Friday, Jan. 10 for Golden Ticket Night vs. Kalamazoo, Saturday Jan. 11 for Dash’s Birthday Party vs. Indy and Sunday, Jan. 12 vs. Indy for Heartland Heroes Night.

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Wild, Wild Midwest Night (Country Night): Saturday, January 18 at 6:00 pm vs. Tahoe Knight Monsters

Stick It To Cancer Night: Saturday, February 15 at 6:00 pm vs. Toledo Walleye

Fan Appreciation Night: Saturday, April 12 at 6:00 pm vs. Cincinnati Cyclones

January 10^th at 7:00 p.m. vs. Kalamazoo: Golden Ticket Night

Let the magic of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and the Oompa-Loompas take you to a world of pure imagination!

January 11^th at 6:00 p.m. vs. Indy: Dash’s Birthday Party

Dash's Birthday is the ULTIMATE BIRTHDAY BASH for our mascot Dash and we need you to cheer your loudest and sing your best "Happy Birthday" to let Dash know he's the best mascot in the ECHL. 

January 12^th at 3:00 p.m. vs. Indy: Heartland Heroes Day + Postgame Skate (pres. by The Family Dental Center)

We’re honoring our local heroes whose bravery and dedication keep our communities safe at our annual Heartland Heroes game. Meet the remarkable people who make a difference and join in celebrating the true champions of eastern Iowa. After the game, enjoy a postgame skate pres. by The Family Dental Center.

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