Toledo, OH — Iowa Heartlanders goaltender Riley Mercer made a career-best 30 saves to outlast the Toledo Walleye, 2-1, Sunday at the Huntington Center. After the Walleye scored on the game’s first shot from Riley McCourt (2:48), Mercer made nine straight denials in the first, seven in the second and 14 in the third. He is 4-3-0-0 on the season for the Heartlanders.

Nolan Lalonde took the loss with seven saves (2 GA).

Iowa tied the game at one with 5:26 to go in the first; Elliot Desnoyers sprung the rush up the ice, deked a defender, and slid it in front at the left post for a slam in from Matt Sop.

Mike Koster gave Iowa a 2-1 lead with a bat in at the right post at 10:51 of the second. Isaac Johnson got the puck to the net front, it struck off Adam Capannelli’s skate, and bounced to Koster for his first of the season.

The Heartlanders next oppose Bloomington on the road Fri., Nov. 14 at 7:00 p.m. The Heartlanders' next home game is Nov. 15 at 6:00 p.m. vs. Bloomington for Stick it to Cancer Night, presented by Dupaco Community Credit Union.

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Tickets to Heartlanders Home Games

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