Independence, MO — The Iowa Heartlanders received a goal from Rasmus Kumpulainen, but the Kansas City Mavericks defeated Iowa, 3-1, Wednesday at Cable Dahmer Arena. Kumpulainen scored with 8:52 to go in the third to cut into Kansas City’s lead and make it 3-1 Mavericks. It was Kumpulainen’s first goal as a North American professional and happened at the net front alone on a pass from Keltie Jeri-Leon.

Both teams scored once at even strength. The Mavericks scored twice on the power play and once ten seconds after a man up ended. 

Iowa outshot Kansas City, 11-5, in the first period. In the second period, the Heartlanders took 12 more shots, but Mavericks forward Casey Carreau scored the only goal at the slot 5:30 into the second. Lucas Sowder and Marcus Crawford followed with third-period power-play goals to make it 3-0 halfway through the third. 

William Rousseau took the loss with 25 saves (3 GA). Jack LaFontaine won his league-best 13^th game with 31 saves on 32 shots.

The Heartlanders stay on the road for back-to-back games at Tulsa Friday and Saturday at 7:05 p.m. Saturday’s game will be broadcasted on 1630 AM KCJJ and available on the KCJJ mobile app and on 1630kcjj.com. Iowa is next at home Wed., Jan. 14 vs. Kalamazoo.

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Tickets to Heartlanders Home Games

Get Tickets — Wednesday, January 14th vs. Kalamazoo:

The Kalamazoo Wings are in town on January 14th at 7:00 p.m. for a Central Division matchup. Show up and get loud to cheer on your Iowa Heartlanders.

Get Tickets — Friday, January 16th vs. Education Appreciation Game

Presented by MidWestOne Bank

Join the Heartlanders in celebrating everyone who works to provide a safe and productive environment for students in eastern Iowa! Education Appreciation Night, presented by MidWestOne Bank, begins January 16th at 7:00 p.m. against the Toledo Walleye. Join us for an evening of tributes, fun, and praise for the teachers, faculty, and staff of ICCSD and other local schools.

Get Tickets — Saturday, January 17th vs. Toledo: Dash’s 5th Birthday Party

Presented by Firehouse Subs

Happy Birthday, Dash! Celebrate our beloved mascot with a birthday bash, presented by Firehouse Subs, against the Toledo Walleye on January 17th at 6:00 p.m. Bring your best singing voice to show some love to Dash by singing “Happy Birthday,” and stick around for a Dash Sticker Pack Giveaway!

$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.

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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