Heartlanders ride six-game winning streak into Teddy Bear Toss Night

Coralville, Iowa – The Iowa Heartlanders (13-5-3-0, 29 points) have won a season-best six straight games and finish the week at home against the Toledo Walleye (14-6-3-0, 31 points) Friday at 7:00 p.m. Friday is Teddy Bear Toss Night + Wild Affiliation Night, pres. by Atlantic Bottling. After the Heartlanders score their first goal, toss those teddies and they'll be donated to families in need this holiday season.

The Heartlanders have a generated a +12 goal differential over the six-game winning streak. Wednesday morning vs. Toledo, defenseman Bogdans Hodass scored late in the second, Dakota Raabe added an empty-net goal and William Rousseau registered his second career shutout with 41 saves for a 2-0 victory.

Toledo is first in the Central Division, two points in front of second-place Iowa.

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Need To Know:
- Iowa has at least a point in eight straight home games, a team record (7-0-1-0).

- Bogdans Hodass registered his first career game-winning goal Wednesday vs. Toledo.

- Iowa is 2-0-0-0 in the season series vs. Toledo.

Affiliates: Iowa Heartlanders (Minnesota Wild/Iowa Wild) | Toledo Walleye (Detroit Red Wings/Grand Rapids Griffins)

 

Season Series

The Heartlanders have won back-to-back games against Toledo for the second time in team history, and first since Dec. 2021 in the team’s inaugural season.

Iowa came from behind for a 3-2 overtime victory Dec. 4, and followed that up with a 2-0 victory Wednesday. 

Five Heartlanders have scored in the season series and Dakota Raabe, Will Calverley and Drew McLean each have two points.

Will The Thrill (there are multiple)

William Rousseau and Will Calverley each had standout efforts in Wednesday’s 2-0 win. Rousseau made a career-high 41 saves, including 17 saves in the third, to shut out the Walleye. Meanwhile, Calverley earned another assist and set up Bogdans Hodass’ game-winning strike late in the second. 

Rousseau, 21, has won three straight games and is on a personal five-game point streak (4-0-1-0) in net. He improved to a 2.29 goals-against average and .929 save percentage on the season after Wednesday’s win. 

Meanwhile, the alternate captain Calverley is first among active Heartlanders with seven goals and 14 points. Last season, the native of Scarborough, ON generated eight goals and 21 points in 39 games. 

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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

December 13th: Teddy Bear Toss + Wild Affiliation Night, pres. By Atlantic Bottling.

Let the sweet, cuddly mayhem commence on Fri., Dec. 13 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Toledo!! It’s Teddy Bear Toss Time, presented by Atlantic Bottling Company! Bring your Teddy Bears to throw on the ice!! 

After the Heartlanders score their first goal, toss those teddies and they'll be donated to families in need this holiday season. We will also celebrate being an important part of the Minnesota Wild and Iowa Wild Hockey Family. Also make sure to check out a Teddy Bear Ticket+ Opportunity. 

December 21^st: Christmas in Coralville

Festive cheer for all on Sat., Dec. 21 at 6:00 p.m. vs.Bloomington! We’re making the magic of the holidays come alive in the Heartland with joyful entertainment, activities and enchanting decorations! We are truly making it feel like a Winter Wonderland in Xtream Arena. Also take advantage of a Holiday Stocking Ticket+ Opportunity.

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