Coralville, Iowa – The ECHL has announced Iowa Heartlanders Dir. Of Communications & Broadcasting David Fine has been named a broadcaster for the 2026 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic presented by Visit Allen, which will air LIVE exclusively on NHL Network™ on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. ET from Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen, Texas.

Fine will serve as one of three broadcasters at the event, joining Tommy Daniels (Allen Americans) and Jason Mals (Wichita Thunder). 

This presentation of the Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic marks the eighth consecutive All-Star event that the ECHL and NHL Network, the TV home for the National Hockey League, have worked together to air the game live in the United States. For local channel listings, go to www.NHLNetwork.com. 

Fine is the Iowa Heartlanders Director of Communications and Broadcasting and serves as the Heartlanders play-by-play broadcaster. He was named 2024 ECHL Broadcaster of the Year. He has worked for the Heartlanders since May 2021, joining the team in the lead up to the inaugural season. Some of his favorite moments with the team include the first goal in team history and the Heartlanders' first-ever sellout against Kansas City in Apr. 2024. The Syracuse University graduate has also called select AHL games during his time with the Heartlanders.

Iowa is next at home for three home games Jan. 14, Jan. 16 and Jan. 17. The game on Jan. 14 is at 7:00 p.m. against Kalamazoo. Fri., Jan. 16 at 7:00 p.m. is Education Appreciation Day pres. by MidWestOne Bank vs. Toledo. Sat., Jan. 17 at 6:00 p.m. is Dash’s Birthday Party pres. by Firehouse Subs against Toledo. 

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!