Carriere shuts out Iowa with career-high 44 saves, 5-0

Wichita, KS – The Iowa Heartlanders dropped to the Wichita Thunder, 5-0, Friday at INTRUST Bank Arena, despite firing a 44 shots on Wichita goaltender Gabriel Carriere. The Heartlanders out shot Wichita, 44-30, in the loss, Iowa’s first shutout defeat since Mar. 15, 2024.

Wichita scored three times in the first, including two in a :12 span, to take a 3-0 edge into first intermission. Kobe Walker opened the scoring at 4:48. With 5:24 left, T.J. Lloyd smacked home a one-timer at the slot for his fourth of the season. Dillon Boucher followed that up on the next shot for his second. 

Iowa rifled 19 shots in the second, but he stopped them all. Wichita then scored with eight seconds left in the second on a man-up goal from Walker.

Michal Stinil scored on the second shot of the third period to make it 5-0.

Kyle McClellan blocked 25 shots in defeat.

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Iowa opposes Wichita Saturday at 6:05 p.m. and Sunday at 2:05 p.m. to conclude a six-game road trip.

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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