Coralville, Iowa - The Iowa Heartlanders took home a 2-1 win in an 11-round shootout against the Fort Wayne Komets Sunday at Xtream Arena. Nathan Noel scored the game-winning shootout goal against Brett Brochu. William Rousseau made 33 saves in the first 67 minutes, then stopped ten of 11 shots faced in the shootout. He also denied a penalty shot in the second period.
Noel won the game with a wrist shot to end the longest shootout in Heartlanders history.
T.J. Walsh opened the scoring for the Heartlanders 12 minutes into the first period, netting a top-shelf goal from the left face-off circle to make the score 1-0. Nick Deakin-Poot responded for the Komets less than a minute later to tie the game at one.
Brochu made 20 saves in the defeat.
The Heartlanders return home to face the Wichita Thunder on Sun., Mar. 30 for Happy Gilmore Day, pres. by Waggle Golf! Iowa will have the Kelly Cup, the ECHL’s Championship Trophy at the game and also check out a postgame skate, pres. by The Family Dental Center.
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).
Sunday, Mar. 30 at 3:00 p.m. vs. Wichita: Happy Gilmore Day, pres. by Waggle Golf + Kelly Cup Appearance + Postgame Skate
Now that’s what I call a Hole-In-One! We’re paying homage to one of the best comedy movies ever and celebrating the start of golf season. Plus, check out the Kelly Cup, the ECHL’s championship trophy, at the game, and join us for a postgame skate, pres. by The Family Dental Center.
Friday, Apr. 4 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Norfolk: Star Wars Night
Join us for an LED Foam Stick Giveaway and a postgame jersey auction! Let the Force guide you through a night of out-of-this-world excitement.
Saturday, Apr. 5 at 6:00 p.m. vs. Norfolk: BLUEY Night
Bluey Tix - NO FEES Here From now until March 28th, ALL taxes and fees on ticket purchases for Bluey Night will be covered by us—including our $10 online youth tickets. This special offer is ONLY available at this link. Act now! After March 29th, you can still buy $10 youth tickets online, but we won't cover the fees. And, if you wait till the day of the game to buy, the only tickets available at the box office will start at $30. So, skip the lines and grab your tickets now. During the game, Bluey will be on the concourse to meet our wonderful fans on a first-come, first-served basis during specific time slots.
But, if lines aren't your thing, you can purchase a No-Wait Experience beforehand to guarantee your meet & greet with Bluey herself!
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