Toledo, OH – Iowa Heartlanders defenseman Jules Boscq scored on a snapper from the left post at 1:45 of overtime and the Heartlanders overcame a two-goal deficit to defeat the Toledo Walleye, 4-3, Saturday at Huntington Center. On the winner, Matt Sop (1g, 1a) juked in from the right circle and spotted Boscq darting to the far post. Sop centered it and Boscq tallied his seventh of the season, his second overtime-winning goal.
Will Calverley scored twice for Iowa.
Iowa trailed 2-0 in the first, then scored three in a row to take the lead. Toledo tied the game with 4:23 left to force overtime.
Down by two early, the Heartlanders responded with 7:29 left in the first to pull within one. Calverley redirected a left-point shot from Bogdans Hodass. Calverley has ten goals this season, a career high. Gavin Hain earned the secondary helper.
Calverley earned his second of the game on a similar play, a redirect at net front. Kyle Masters shot from the right point and Calverley’s stick caught a piece with 6:20 gone in the second.
With 1:42 to go in the second, Iowa held it in the zone for about a minute and Sop sniped in his tenth of the season, assisted by Will Zmolek and Zeteny Hadobas, to give the Heartlanders a 3-2 edge.
William Rousseau won with 18 saves, outdueling Carter Gylander (OTL, 23 saves).
Tickets to Heartlanders Home Games
The Heartlanders finish the road swing at Toledo Sunday at 4:15 p.m. Iowa is back home for three games against Kalamazoo on Jan. 31-Feb. 2.
Starting in January, grab $10 online youth tickets to any Heartlanders home game! Purchase 1 regular-priced ticket and get $10 online youth tickets (age 17 and under) to any seating section (excluding glass/premium seats).
January 31st at 7:00 p.m.: Educator Appreciation Night, pres. by MidWestOne Bank
Celebrate our amazing educators at the Iowa Heartlanders Educator Appreciation Night, presented by MidWestOne Bank, where we'll honor teachers with special recognitions and exciting surprises!
This will be a night of fun-filled activities and heartfelt tributes to the incredible educators who inspire and shape our future.
February 1st at 6:00 p.m.: Women in Sports Night, pres. by the Iowa City Area Sports Commission
Join us for Women in Sports Night, presented by the Iowa City Area Sports Commission, celebrating the incredible achievements and inspiring stories of female athletes, coaches and women working for sports teams! Want to learn more about the basics of hockey? We have a plan for you! From 2:00-3:00 p.m. we are hosting a special Hockey 101 session, featuring the Heartlanders AND two special guests from the PWHL’s Minnesota Frost: Mellissa Channell-Watkins and Sophie Jacques.
February 2nd at 3:00 p.m. vs. Kalamazoo: Postgame skate pres. by The Family Dental Center.
The Heartlanders wrap up a three-game homestand against division foe Kalamazoo. Join us after the game for a postgame skate, pres. by The Family Dental Center.
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