Heartlanders have points in 4 straight, oppose Admirals again

Tickets to Heartlanders Home Games

Know Before You Go Guide For Home Games

Coralville, Iowa – The postseason-bound Iowa Heartlanders (34-21-7-4, 79 points) oppose the Norfolk Admirals (37-23-6-1, 81 points) Saturday at 6:00 p.m.

The Heartlanders and Admirals are playing for the second straight day and second time this season.

Friday, the Heartlanders overcame a late third-period deficit and Keltie Jeri-Leon won it three minutes into overtime for a 4-3 victory. Ryan McGuire tied the game on the power play to force overtime, scored twice and now has three goals in his first two pro games.  

The Heartlanders sit third in the Central Division. Norfolk is third in the North Division.

Home Playoff Tickets are now available for our first-round series! If you know you want to be here for this historic moment, make sure you lock in your seats by visiting iowaheartlanders.com/playoffs.

Promotion: BLUEY Night

Game Day Guide

5:00 PM: Doors Open

5:50 PM: Be in your seats

6:00 PM: Puck Drop

Broadcast Information

Audio Broadcast: Mixlr.com/GoHeartlanders

FloHockey Video Broadcast (Subscription Service): https://flosports.link/3AZr3GZ

Affiliates: Iowa Heartlanders (Minnesota Wild/Iowa Wild) | Norfolk Admirals (Winnipeg Jets/Manitoba Moose)

Need To Know:

- Jonny Sorenson has scored two goals in his last three games.

- Matt Sop earned a primary assist in his return from the AHL Friday.

- Keltie Jeri-Leon has eight goals and 15 points in 14 career games against Norfolk.

Koster debuts

Defenseman Mike Koster made his professional debut Friday vs. Norfolk and earned an assist on Iowa’s tying goal in the third period.

Koster signed first pro deal with Heartlanders after producing four goals, 20 points and +9 rating for the University of Minnesota. The 5-foot-10, 190-lb., left-handed shot was a two-time Captain at Minnesota his last two seasons on campus, led the Golden Gophers to five straight NCAA tournament appearances and two Frozen Fours, and won three B1G championships at Minnesota.

Koster was drafted in 5th round, 146th overall by Toronto at 2019 NHL Entry Draft.

A notable figure

Friday, Norfolk became the first team from the Eastern Conference to ever visit Xtream Arena. Wheeling had previously visited Coralville when they were in the Central Division. This season, Iowa visited the Nailers for a pair of games at Wesbanco Arena in December. There are 14 teams in the Eastern Conference.

Meanwhile, every Central Division opponent (plus Wichita and Tahoe) visit Xtream Arena this season.

$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). 

Sunday, Apr. 6 at 3:00 p.m. vs. Norfolk

We’re wrapping up the weekend with a showdown against the Norfolk Admirals!

Wednesday, Apr. 9 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Cincinnati: Happy Hour Pricing

$3 pretzels, $5 domestic draft beers (20oz), $2.25 hot dogs, $2.50 24oz soda (not souvenir cup) FROM DOORS OPEN TO PUCK DROP. Ask for "happy hour pricing"

Friday, Apr. 11 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Cincinnati: Field of Dreams Night

Player Trading Card Giveaway! We’re paying homage to one of the best movies all time on this unique Friday night!

Saturday, Apr. 12 at 6:00 p.m. vs. Cincinnati: Fan Appreciation Night, pres. by United Iowa Financial

It’s our regular season finale and This is a night you DO NOT want to miss! It starts from 3:00-5:00 p.m. with a free pregame tailgate, featuring game experience giveaways, food and drinks! Next, grab a Landers Slapper giveaway. Be wow’d by a special pregame show and a heightened game day experience!

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