Toledo, Ohio — The Iowa Heartlanders fell to the Toledo Walleye, 5-2, Friday at Huntington Center. Three second-period goals from Toledo’s Riley McCourt (8:53), Sam Craggs (10:46) and Brandon Hawkins (16:56) put the game out of reach. Nolan Lalonde made 29 saves on 31 shots for the Walleye in the win. Dante Giannuzzi made 25 saves on 30 shots in his first start of the season for the Heartlanders.

Toledo opened the scoring with a goal from Denis Smirnov 1:57 into the game. Keanan Stewart buried a rebound off a Luke Mobley shot at 3:41 of the second period to tie it, 1–1. The Walleye responded with three consecutive goals before Jack O’Brien scored a power-play marker at 11:05 of the third period to make it 4–2. Toledo sealed the night a minute later with a goal from Nate Roy.

Iowa visits the Walleye Saturday at 6:15 p.m. and the game will be broadcasted on 1630 AM KCJJ, the KCJJ Mobile App and 1630kcjj.com. After the ECHL holiday break, the Heartlanders open up the post-Christmas slate with three games against the Bloomington Bison. Bluey Night is Fri., Dec. 26 at 7:00 p.m. at Xtream Arena. The Heartlanders visit the Bison Saturday at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday at 4:00 p.m.

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Tickets to Heartlanders Home Games

Get Tickets — Friday, December 26th vs. Bloomington: Bluey Night

Make sure you and your children meet Bluey at the game! The Heartlanders play the Bloomington Bison on December 26th at 7:00 p.m. and don’t miss your chance to take part in face painting and meet Bluey in person on the concourse during the game! Make sure to stay tuned to the Heartlanders website and social media @goheartlanders for more details about how to meet Bluey.

$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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