Bloomington, IL — Iowa Heartlanders forward Matt Sop scored the overtime-winning goal at 4:25, and the Heartlanders stormed past the Bloomington Bison in overtime, 3-2, Friday at Grossinger Motors Arena. Sop sniped a wrist shot past Dryden McKay on a two-on-one rush, the Heartlanders’ first goal since the first period. Riley Mercer made 31 saves on 33 shots for the Heartlanders in the victory. McKay made 35 saves on 38 shots in defeat.

The Heartlanders have points in back-to-back games against Bloomington (1-0-1-0 this week).

Thomas Stewart scored the opening goal of the game with 8:36 remaining in the first period. Isaac Johnson found Stewart alone in the crease, who tapped the puck past McKay for his second goal in two games. Keltie-Jeri Leon scored a similar goal on a cross-crease pass from Sop with 6:49 remaining in the frame, sending Iowa to the first intermission with a 2-0 lead.

The Bison broke through at 8:50 of the second period with a goal from Kyle Jackson; he batted the puck out of the air and past Mercer for his sixth of the season. Bloomington evened the game at two with a goal from Mark Kaleinikovas with 6:17 to go in the second.

Iowa is next at home for Landers Classic on Sun., Nov. 30 at 3:00 p.m. Following Sunday’s showdown, the Heartlanders visit Kansas City on Wed., Dec. 3 at 7:05 p.m. and then host Kansas City for the Best Field Trip Ever on Dec. 10 at 10:30 a.m.

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Tickets to Heartlanders Home Games

Get Tickets — Sunday, November 30th vs. Bloomington: Landers Classic

Lace up your skates, grab your snowboard and get the snowshoes ready for the Landers Classic! Join us on November 30th at 3:00 p.m. when the rival Bloomington Bison visit Xtream Arena, and stick around following the match for a postgame skate — presented by The Family Dental Center. We can’t wait to SKI you there! 

Wednesday, December 10th vs. Kansas City: Best Field Trip Ever

Presented by Mid-American Energy Company

Get a break from the classroom and hit the ice for our annual school day game on December 10th! The Best Field Trip Ever features a 10:35 a.m. puck drop against the Kansas City Mavericks, with plenty of opportunities for learning and fun for students of all ages, not to mention a kids' jersey giveaway to boot! 

$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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