Coralville, Iowa — The Iowa Heartlanders fell to the Bloomington Bison, 5-1, Sunday at Xtream Arena. Dryden McKay made 31 saves on 32 shots to shut down Iowa in his third-straight start against the Heartlanders. Iowa’s Riley Mercer made 20 saves on 25 shots in defeat.
Bloomington opened the scoring 1:06 into the first period on the game’s first shot. Shane Ott found a loose puck in the crease and tapped it past Mercer for his third goal of the year. Eddie Matsushima scored the eventual game winner with 5:58 remaining in the frame, sending Bloomington to the first intermission with a 2-0 lead.
Jonny Sorenson got the Heartlanders on the board at 1:33 of the second period, beating McKay on the left side with a rip from the left dot, cutting Bloomington’s lead to one. The Bison answered back with a goal from Sullivan Mack at 4:01 of the frame, giving Bloomington a 3-1 advantage over Iowa.
Bloomington added to their lead with a goal from Jonny Evans at 5:06 of the third period. Brett Budgell found the back of the net on the power play, giving the Bison a 5-1 lead at 6:44 of the frame.
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, presented by Mid-American Energy Company.
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!
Get Tickets — Friday, December 12th vs. Toledo: Hawkeye Night
Presented by Joe’s Place
Black & Gold spirit is in the air — the Heartlanders are hosting Hawkeye Night, pres. by Joe’s Place, against the Toledo Walleye on December 12th at 7:00 p.m. Celebrate the pride of being an Iowa sports fan with a night of Hawkeye flair.
Get Tickets — Saturday, December 13th vs. Toledo: Teddy Bear Toss
Presented by One Source Handling
Join us at 6:00 p.m. on December 13th for one of the most-beloved traditions in hockey — Teddy Bear Toss Night, pres. by One Source Handling! Bring a stuffed animal to toss on the ice following the first Heartlanders goal against the Toledo Walleye. All stuffed animals will be collected and donated to local children’s charities for the holidays.
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.
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.
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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