Heartlanders back at Xtream Arena Friday to start ten-game homestand

Coralville, Iowa – After a month on the road, the Iowa Heartlanders (31-20-6-4, 72 points) are back at Xtream Arena to take on the Fort Wayne Komets (36-19-5-0, 77 points) Friday at 7:00 p.m. for Luck of the Landers Night.

The Heartlanders are coming off a ten-game road trip (3-4-2-1 record), ending last weekend in Rapid City. In the three-game series, Iowa went 0-2-1-0 against the Rush despite only allowing three goals at even strength and two goals at 5-on-5. On Friday, Zach Dubinsky scored half way through the third to force overtime in a 4-3 loss. 

Fort Wayne is in the midst of a seven-game road trip. Last week started the road-trip with three games, starting with a 3-1 loss on Friday to Wheeling, followed up with a 5-3 win the following night at the Nailers. On Sunday, Fort Wayne travelled to face Indy and came out with another victory, 4-2. 

The Komets are second in the Central Division and the Heartlanders are third, five points behind Fort Wayne. The Heartlanders have been ranked second or third in the division every day since Nov. 9. Fort Wayne has been in a similar boat, ranking first, second or third in that same time. 

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6:00 PM: Doors Open

6:50 PM: Be in your seats

7:00 PM: Puck Drop

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Affiliates: Iowa Heartlanders (Minnesota Wild/Iowa Wild) | Fort Wayne Komets (Edmonton Oilers/Bakersfield Condors)

Need To Know:
- The Heartlanders have only allowed two 5-on-5 goals in the last three games. 
- Keltie Jeri-Leon has eight points in his last six games (2g, 6a) 
- Iowa plays ten of their next 11 games at home.

Season Series 

Iowa has not played Fort Wayne since a weekend series at the beginning of the season and have only played twice (Oct. 18-19). Both were one-goal games; the Heartlanders went 0-1-1-0 in those. Iowa only has five games scheduled against Fort Wayne, the fewest Iowa has faced Fort Wayne in a single season.

On Oct. 18, Iowa lost, 6-5, to the Komets. Jack O’Brien scored a power-play goal late but Iowa was unable to overcome the deficit. The following night, Matt Sop scored to tie the game on a penalty shot with less than three minutes left in regulation, but Iowa ultimately fell, 2-1, in overtime. That is the only penalty shot attempt of Iowa’s season. 

Finally Home
Last weekend, Iowa finished a ten-game road trip, tying a team record. Over the road trip, the team travelled over 4,000 miles. 

Over the course of the trip, the Heartlanders earned points in six of their ten games played on the road, going 3-4-2-1. 

Keltie Jeri-Leon led the team with seven assists, nine points and 28 shots on goal. Yuki Miura was best on the squad with six goals (8pts). 19 Heratlanders registered at least a point over the road trip and 15 scored a goal. 

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Friday, Mar. 21 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Fort Wayne: Luck of the Landers

Get ready for a SHAMROCKIN' good time at the Iowa Heartlanders St. Patrick's Day game, where the festivities are as lively as a leprechaun's jig! Don’t miss green-themed activities, festive music, and a night filled with Irish cheer and lucky surprises.

Saturday, Mar. 22 at 6:00 p.m. vs. Fort Wayne: Decades Night

We’re traveling BACK IN TIME for a vintage evening of retro fun on Decades Night! Enjoy classic tunes, nostalgic games and a lively atmosphere celebrating the best of the 80's, 90's and 2000’s. 

Sunday, Mar. 23 at 3:00 p.m. vs. Fort Wayne

The Heartlanders wrap up the weekend with a Sunday showdown vs. the rival Komets.

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