Heartlanders start 3-in-3 at Thunder

Wichita, KS – The Iowa Heartlanders (15-10-3-1, 34 points) take on the Wichita Thunder (18-11-2-0, 38 points) for the first time on the road this season for the first game of a weekend series Friday at 7:05 p.m. 

 

This is the third time this season that the teams have met. On Nov. 15, the Heartlanders won the first matchup of the season, 4-2. Iowa followed that up with another win, 3-2, over the Thunder the following night on Nov. 16. 

The Heartlanders are third in the Central Division. The Thunder are third in the Mountain Division. 

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Need To Know:
- T.J. Walsh has four points (3 goals, 1 assist) in his last three games. 

- The Heartlanders are entering the second half of a six-game road trip.

- Iowa is 2-0-0-0 in the season series vs. Wichita.

Affiliates: Iowa Heartlanders (Minnesota Wild/Iowa Wild) | Wichita Thunder (San Jose Sharks/San Jose Barracuda)

Last time out 

Iowa is coming off a road trip last weekend against first-place Toledo and Wheeling. The Heartlanders fell 3-1 in their final game of the season seriesagainst the Nailers. 

 

Dakota Raabe opened the scoring in the first period with a wrister from the right circle. The Heartlanders held on to their lead through two periods.

Wheeling battled back in the third period, scoring twice in the opening half of the frame and putting it away with an empty-net goal to secure the win. 

Rousseau Goaltender of Month

Iowa Heartlanders goaltender William Rousseau has been named the Warrior Hockey ECHL Goaltender of the Month for December. 

He is the first Heartlanders goaltender to ever win Goaltender of the Month, and the 5th player in team history to win a monthly award (Kris Bennett, Ryan Kuffner, Jake Smith, Mike Pastujov). 

Rousseau went 5-0-0 with two shutouts, a 1.19 goals-against average and a save percentage of .961 in five appearances during the month. 

The 21-year-old allowed two goals or less in each of his five outings while making 29 or more saves on five occasions.

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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 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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