Coralville, Iowa – The Iowa Heartlanders (21-11-3-1, 46 points) take on the Tahoe Knight Monsters (22-11-2-1, 47 points) in the second of three games on Saturday at 6:00 p.m. for Wild, Wild, Midwest Night.
In Iowa’s last game, rookies dominated the ice. Jonny Sorenson recorded his first career hat trick, T.J. Walsh scored a career-high three points (3a), and William Rousseau made 35 saves.
The Heartlanders have won six straight games for the second time this season (Nov.30 - Dec.11).
Iowa is second in the Central Division. Tahoe is tied for first in the Mountain Division.
Promotion: Wild, Wild Midwest Night
Game Day Guide
5:00 PM: Doors Open
5:50 PM: Be in your seats
6:00 PM: Puck Drop
Broadcast Information
Audio Broadcast: Mixlr.com/GoHeartlanders
FloHockey Video Broadcast (Subscription Service): https://flosports.link/3AZr3GZ
Affiliates: Iowa Heartlanders (Minnesota Wild/Iowa Wild) | Tahoe Knight Monsters (Vegas Golden Knights/Henderson Silver Knights)
Need To Know:
- Jonny Sorenson registered his first hat trick of his professional career. He has two multi-goal games this season.
- Jonny Sorenson registered his first hat trick of his professional career. He has two multi-goal games this season.
- Iowa tallied a season-high seven goals Friday.
- The Heartlanders have won five home games in a row.
First Time Foes
The Iowa Heartlanders are hosting the Tahoe Knight Monsters for the first time ever at Xtream Arena this weekend. This series is the only time the two teams meet this season.
Tahoe is the second inaugural-season team that Iowa has faced this season (Bloomington). In April, Iowa will face the Norfolk Admirals for the first time in team history.
The Heartlanders have a 1-0-0-0 record facing Tahoe.
Scouting Tahoe
Tahoe is tied for first in the Mountain Division with 47 points and a record of 22-11-2-1. In their last ten games, they have a record of 6-3-1-0 and entered the week 5th overall in the ECHL in points percentage. Entering the week, numerous Monsters led the league in offensive categories, including Sloan Stanick who tops rookies with 17 goals.
Tahoe has been on the road since January 3rd and is 4-3-0-0 on their nine-game road trip.
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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 18th at 6:00 p.m.: Wild, Wild Midwest Night, pres. by Hyatt Regency in Coralville
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.
January 19th at 3:00 p.m.
The Heartlanders complete the weekend with a Sunday 3:00 p.m. showdown vs. the Tahoe Knight Monsters.
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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