Kalamazoo, MI – In the final minute, Yuki Miura and Ryan Miotto scored empty-net goals to secure a victory for the Iowa Heartlanders, 4-1, over the Kalamazoo Wings Friday at Wings Event Center. The Heartlanders have won three straight games.
The Heartlanders racked up four unanswered goals after allowing the first. Two minutes after the Wings scored, Keltie Jeri-Leon tallied in his debut with Iowa late in the first. Gavin Hain shot the puck from the far circle. It trickled through the pads of the goaltender and Jeri-Leon tapped it home to tie it at one.
Six minutes into the middle frame, Miotto slammed a slap shot from the left circle while on a 5-on-3 advantage to give Iowa the lead.
William Rousseau made 29 saves on 30 shots in the victory.
Jonathan Lemieux stopped 27 of 29 shots faced in the defeat.
Tickets to Heartlanders Home Games
The Heartlanders visit Kalamazoo Saturday at 6:00 p.m. Iowa starts a three-game homestand vs. Cincinnati next Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Available NOW! 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).
Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 7:00 p.m.: Waste Management and Sustainability Night vs. Cincinnati
A fun-filled evening dedicated to protecting our environment and making a positive impact on the planet at Sustainability & Waste Management Night!
Friday, Feb. 14 at 7:00 p.m.: Love on Ice Night vs. Toledo
Love and romance don’t normally mix with hockey, but tonight we’re embracing it! The night will be all about feeling the Valentine’s Day love… but maybe not on the ice.
Saturday, Feb. 15 at 6:00 p.m.: Stick it to Cancer Night vs. Toledo
Enjoy a hockey doubleheader featuring the University of Iowa women's club team, then experience Xtream Arena as you've never seen it before -- it's a LAVENDER OUT, with a Lavender pom pom giveaway! Stick it to Cancer Night will also feature special videos, moments of silence and exclusive merchandise as we fight for a cure! We'd like to thank iHeartRadio for helping us to present Stick it to Cancer Night! Start your day with a pregame party at Backpocket Brewing from 3:30-5:00 p.m.
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