Coralville, Iowa – Iowa Heartlanders forward Jaxon Nelson has been named the Warrior Hockey ECHL Player of the Month for October. He is the second player in Heartlanders history to win ECHL Player of the Month, joining forward Ryan Kuffner from the team's inaugural season (Feb. 2022).  

Nelson scored six goals and added six assists for 12 points in seven games during the opening month of the ECHL season.

The 25-year-old had at least one point in six of his seven games in October, including four multi-point games. Nelson had two goals and an assist in consecutive games on Oct. 19 against Tulsa and Oct. 24 at Kalamazoo, dished out two assists on Oct. 17 against Tulsa and had a goal and an assist on Oct. 31 against Fort Wayne.

A native of Magnolia, Minnesota, Nelson is tied for the ECHL lead with six goals and is tied for third with 12 points.

Nelson has totaled 10 points (3g-7a) in 42 career games with Providence of the American Hockey League.

Prior to turning pro, Nelson posted 89 points (42g-47) in 169 career games at the University of Minnesota and 75 points (34g-41a) in 164 career games in the United States Hockey League with Sioux Falls and Omaha.

Get Tickets — Saturday, November 15th vs. Bloomington: Stick It To Cancer
Presented by Dupaco Credit Union

It's a lavender out at Xtream Arena as the Heartlanders take on the Bloomington Bison at 6:00 p.m. for Stick It To Cancer Night! Join us in fighting for a cure with a silicone bracelet giveaway and a game-worn jersey auction on DASH Auctions.  

Get Tickets — Wednesday, November 19th vs. Kalamazoo

It’s a Central Division showdown as the Kalamazoo Wings come to town on November 19th. Don’t miss puck drop at 7:00 p.m. for a show-stopping battle. Check out the Landers Game Trail, learn more about in-game experiences that you and your family can take part in, and make sure to be in your seats early for loads of fun!

Get Tickets — Friday, November 21st vs. Cincinnati: Dash’s Derby

Ready? Set? GO! Dash’s Derby hits the track with a matchup against the Cincinnati Cyclones on November 21st at 7:00 p.m. Enjoy face painting on the concourse and a pregame pyrotechnic show before a high-octane match, featuring a checkered flag giveaway and plenty of appearances from Dash himself! 

$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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