Coralville, Iowa — The Iowa Heartlanders took 29 shots, but couldn’t find the back of the net against the Fort Wayne Komets, 4-0, Wednesday at Xtream Arena. Komets goaltender Samuel Jonsson earned his first shutout of the season. Riley Mercer stopped 24 shots in his third start of the year.

Fort Wayne scored the opening goal of the game 17:40 into the first period, putting the Komets ahead, 1-0. Josh Groll cleaned up a loose puck in front of Mercer, netting his first of the season. Groll struck again for the Komets 13:14 into the second frame, putting the Heartlanders down by two. 

Iowa outshot Fort Wayne in the third period, 8-5, but the Komets scored empty-net goals from James Stefan and Matt Murphy to put a bow on the 4-0 final.

Iowa takes on Fort Wayne Friday at 7:00 for Haunted Heartland at Xtream Arena. Saturday, the Heartlanders are back in action against the Komets for Honoring All Heroes Night, presented by Great Clips; puck drop is at 6:00 p.m.

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Tickets to Heartlanders Home Games

Get Tickets — Friday, October 31st vs. Fort Wayne: Haunted Heartland

No tricks; only treats at Haunted Heartland as the Heartlanders take on the Fort Wayne Komets on October 31st at 7:00 p.m. Enjoy some candy on the concourse while you take part in our costume contest for a frightfully fun night of games, photos and chilling surprises!

Get Tickets — Saturday, November 1st vs. Fort Wayne: Honoring All Heroes Night

Presented by Great Clips

Join us in honoring Eastern Iowa’s local heroes with a showdown against the Fort Wayne Komets at Xtream Arena on November 1st at 6:00 p.m. Honoring All Heroes Night, presented by Great Clips, celebrates police, firefighters, active duty or retired service members and all first responders who work to keep Coralville safe!

$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). 

Make sure you’re here: 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.

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