Coralville, Iowa – The Iowa Heartlanders earned their fourth straight win with a 4-1 victory over the Indy Fuel Saturday at Xtream Arena. Kyle McClellan stopped 21 shots and won his third straight start.
Iowa scored on their first shot of the game and never trailed. Yuki Miura scored off a cross-ice pass from Dakota Raabe at 3:17 of the first period to take the early lead.
Ryan Miotto added to the score with a right-circle shot over the glove of the goaltender less than a minute into the middle frame.
Indy’s Nathan Burke scored on the power play to cut the lead in half five minutes into the third.
In the final three minutes, Zack Dubinsky crashed the net and took advantage of a rebound to provide needed insurance and make it 3-1.
Matt Sop put it away with an empty-net goal with fifteen seconds remaining.
Joe Vrbetic made 22 saves on 25 shots in the defeat.
Iowa hosts Indy on Sunday, Jan. 12 at 3:00 p.m. for Heartland Heroes Day.
The Heartlanders host Pride Night on Sat., Jan. 17 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Tahoe. Get ready for a HUGE night at Xtream Arena on Sat., Jan. 18 at 6:00 p.m. for Wild, Wild Midwest Night vs. Tahoe. Iowa concludes a six-game homestand vs. Tahoe on Sun., Jan. 19 at 3:00 p.m.
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).
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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 12th 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.
January 17th at 7:00 p.m. vs. Tahoe: Pride Night
SPECIAL POSTGAME JERSEY AUCTION AT THE ARENA. Join us for Pride Night for a celebration of love, diversity and inclusion. Enjoy an evening filled with colorful festivities and a power sense of community unity and pride as we take on the Tahoe Knight Monsters.
January 18th at 6:00 p.m.: Wild, Wild Midwest Night
HOWDY, YALL!! Get Ready for Wild, Wild Midwest Night, on January 18th, for a country-themed game celebrating what makes Iowa great! Start your day with a pregame party at the Hyatt Regency Hotel from 3:00-5:00 p.m. with a mechanical bull, axe throwing and MORE - then make your way up to Xtream Arena for a Rootin-Tootin Good Time. Ride in early so you don’t miss out on our cowbell giveaway! Puck drops at 6:00 p.m. for this epic showdown against the Tahoe Knight Monsters.
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