Independence, MO— Iowa Heartlanders forward Yuki Miura scored to make it a one-goal game in the third, but the Kansas City Mavericks struck three times in the final frame to down Iowa, 4-2, Wednesday at Cable Dahmer Arena.

Miura’s goal cut the Mavs edge to 3-2 with 13 minutes to go. Casey Carreau scored twice in the third period, giving the Mavericks a 3-1 lead 4:33 into the third, and 4-2 with 2:13 to go at even strength.

 

Samuel Hlavaj took the loss despite 31 stops. Logan Terness blocked 17 in victory.

The Heartlanders struck first with 5:31 to go in the first; Isaac Johnson slammed it through the goaltender on a shot from the bottom of the right dot. Jack O’Brien assisted. He got in on the forecheck at the right post and tapped it to Johnson.

Jake McLaughlin tied the game with a short-handed marker with 8:27 left in the second period. Kansas City extended with a power-play goal from Carreau 4:33 into the third and then scored at even strength 90 seconds later to make it 3-1.

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Tickets to Heartlanders Home Games

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. 

$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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