Coralville, Iowa - The Iowa Heartlanders and Iowa Wild announced Monday that Heartlanders Video Coach/Director of Hockey Operations Eric Michaud has been promoted to video coach of the Iowa Wild. Michaud has worked for the Heartlanders the last three seasons, earning multiple promotions which included becoming the Heartlanders Dir. of Hockey Operations.
Michaud was the Heartlanders' second video coach ever, and the second to earn a promotion to the AHL. Iowa's first video coach Amir Gulati is currently the video coordinator for the NHL's Buffalo Sabres.
"My family and I have loved living in eastern Iowa and the Heartlanders will always have a special place in my heart," Michaud said. "It's been amazing to be a part of the growth of this organization and I'm tremendously proud to stay within the Minnesota Wild family and move up to the Iowa Wild. I'm excited to continue to work with the Heartlanders and cannot thank our community enough for an amazing three seasons."
Make sure you’re here: The Heartlanders 2025-26 schedule is here and the team is planning theme nights and a promotional schedule for the 2025-26 season, with details announced this summer. We will be offering a variety of ticket plans and corporate partnership opportunities.
The Heartlanders open the team’s fifth season at Xtream Arena on Friday, Oct. 17 vs. Tulsa. Call 319-569-4625 or visit iowaheartlanders.com/tickets/ticket-plans to learn more about ticket package options or group ticket pricing for company outings, birthday parties or community groups of 10 or more.
Be the first to score the best seats, exclusive ticket availability, and unforgettable in-game experiences—join the 2025-26 Iowa Heartlanders Season Waitlist now and get notified the moment tickets go on sale: https://bit.ly/2526heartlanderswaitlist
For Corporate Partnerships call 319-855-1775 or info@iowaheartlanders.com. Align your business with the excitement of the Heartlanders coming off their best season yet. Partnerships can range from in-arena signage, such as dasherboards and video board advertisements, to digital and social media collaborations, reaching over 20,000 followers. Our team is eager to work with businesses to create tailored corporate partnership packages that meet specific marketing and business objectives.
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