Independence, MO — The Iowa Heartlanders started a week-long road trip with a 4-1 defeat at the Kansas City Mavericks Wednesday at Cable Dahmer Arena. 

Both teams scored in the first. Justin Janicke opened the scoring for Kansas City with a tap at the right post to make it 1-0 7:19 in. Four minutes later, Iowa’s Matt Sop scored at four-on-four to tie the score. Jonny Sorenson set it up, dishing to Sop at the left circle on a two-on-one rush. Sop labeled it top shelf for his team-leading 13^th of the season. Sop has goals in three straight games for the first time in his career. 

Casey Carreau and Charlie Wright scored 1:13 apart and gave Kansas City a 3-1 edge in the opening seven minutes of the second. Jackson Berezowski scored on a wrist shot at 4:27 of the third to extend the Mavs lead to three for the first time.

Riley Mercer turned aside 27 shots in defeat. Logan Terness won with 24 saves.

The Heartlanders continue the road trip at Fort Wayne Friday at 6:35 p.m. Iowa then wraps up three straight on the road at Indy Saturday at 6:00 p.m.

Heartlanders Family 4 Packs (4 tickets, 4 hot dogs, 4 sodas, 1 large popcorn starting at $69) and the Deer & Beers Ticket Bundle (1 ticket and 2 domestic beers for $25) are now available. 

Iowa is next at home to start a seven-game homestand Wed., Feb. 11 vs. Kalamazoo at 7:00 p.m. The Heartlanders are home for Hockey For All Night, presented by Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity, featuring specialty jerseys against Kalamazoo on Fri., Feb. 13 at 7:00 p.m. The Heartlanders complete the weekend with ARTLanders, pres. by iHeartMedia, on Sat., Feb. 14 at 6:00 p.m. against Kalamazoo.

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Tickets to Heartlanders Home Games

Get Tickets — Wednesday, February 11th vs. Kalamazoo

The Kalamazoo Wings are in town on Wednesday, February 11th for a Central Division throwdown! Join us at 7:00 p.m. for a rivalry game you won’t want to miss!

Get Tickets — Friday, February 13th vs. Kalamazoo: Hockey For All

Presented by Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity

Join us February 13th at 7:00 p.m. for Hockey For All Night — presented by Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity. The Kalamazoo Wings come to town to celebrate a night of inclusion and unity across the sport of hockey with a ceremonial puck drop. No matter where you’re from, who you are, or what your story is, this night is for you. 

Get Tickets — Saturday, February 14th vs. Kalamazoo: ARTlanders

Presented by IHeartMedia

Let your creativity come to life with ARTlanders Night! The Heartlanders take on the Kalamazoo Wings February 14th at 6:00 p.m. in a colorful contest. Add a splash of fun to your weekend with this especially artistic event!

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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