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Heartlanders sign Hubbarde to first pro contract

Thursday, March 6th
Heartlanders sign Hubbarde to first pro contract

Coralville, Iowa - Forward Matt Hubbarde has signed an ECHL contract with the Iowa Heartlanders, Head Coach and General Manager Derek Damon announced Thursday. This is Hubbarde's first pro contract. 

The Pickering, ON native skated with the University of Alaska-Fairbanks this season and led the school with 13 goals and 23 points. Both totals were personal bests in Hubbarde's four-year NCAA career.

Prior to his time at Alaska-Fairbanks, Hubbarde skated for Dartmouth (2021-23) and Providence (2023-24). For his NCAA career, the 6-foot-1, 190-lb., right-handed shot tallied 25 goals and 52 points in 95 games.

Tickets to Heartlanders Home Games


Iowa visits Bloomington Mar. 7 at 7:00 p.m. and Mar. 8. The Heartlanders are next at home for three games against Fort Wayne on Fri., Mar. 21 at 7:00 p.m., Sat., Mar. 22 at 6:00 p.m. and Sun., Mar. 23 at 3:00 p.m.

 

$10 Online Youth Tickets

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). 

 

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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Upcoming Games

Full Schedule
Luck of the Landers ☘️☘️
Friday, March 21st
Luck of the Landers ☘️☘️
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM CDT
Xtream Arena
Fort Wayne Komets
FW Fort Wayne Komets
at
Iowa Heartlanders
IA Iowa Heartlanders
Xtream Arena
Decades Night
Saturday, March 22nd
Decades Night
Puck Drops:
6:00 PM CDT
Xtream Arena
Fort Wayne Komets
FW Fort Wayne Komets
at
Iowa Heartlanders
IA Iowa Heartlanders
Xtream Arena
Fort Wayne Komets
Iowa Heartlanders
Sunday, March 23rd
Fort Wayne Komets @ Iowa Heartlanders
Puck Drops:
3:00 PM CDT
Xtream Arena
Fort Wayne Komets
FW Fort Wayne Komets
at
Iowa Heartlanders
IA Iowa Heartlanders
Xtream Arena
Happy Gilmore Day ⛳⛳
Sunday, March 30th
Happy Gilmore Day ⛳⛳
Puck Drops:
3:00 PM CDT
Xtream Arena
Wichita Thunder
WIC Wichita Thunder
at
Iowa Heartlanders
IA Iowa Heartlanders
Xtream Arena
Star Wars Night
Friday, April 4th
Star Wars Night
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM CDT
Xtream Arena
Norfolk Admirals
NOR Norfolk Admirals
at
Iowa Heartlanders
IA Iowa Heartlanders
Xtream Arena
BLUEY Night
Saturday, April 5th
BLUEY Night
Puck Drops:
6:00 PM CDT
Xtream Arena
Norfolk Admirals
NOR Norfolk Admirals
at
Iowa Heartlanders
IA Iowa Heartlanders
Xtream Arena