Coralville, Iowa – The Iowa Heartlanders earned a point in their eighth straight game, one short of a team record, but dropped to the Tahoe Knight Monsters, 3-2, in overtime Sunday at Xtream Arena. Jett Jones ripped a shot a minute into the extra frame to give Tahoe the victory. Simon Pinard tied the score six minutes into the third period to force overtime.
William Rousseau made 38 saves on 41 shots faced in the defeat.
T.J. Walsh opened the scoring 12:32 into the first period with a shot from the right circle. Matt Sop and Nico Blachman assisted on the goal.
Jules Boscq put Iowa up by two with a short-handed tally with two minutes remaining in the first.
Logan Nelson scored for Tahoe with five minutes remaining in the middle frame with a shot between the legs of the goaltender.
Jesper Vikman made 20 saves in the victory.
The Heartlanders take to the road for three games next week, visiting Cincinnati Friday at 6:35 and Toledo on Saturday at 6:15 p.m. and 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.
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