Coralville, Iowa — Iowa Heartlanders forward Jonny Sorenson scored twice in the third, Elliot Desnoyers tallied three assists, and the Heartlanders carved the Kalamazoo Wings, 5-2, Friday at Xtream Arena. Sorenson scored his pair four minutes apart, extending Iowa’s lead to 4-1 with 12 minutes to go. Dylan Massie also scored in his ECHL debut, giving Iowa a 2-1 lead late in the first.
On Sorenson’s first goal at 4:46 of the third, Jaxon Nelson sprung it to the net front on a pass from the right circle. Sorenson tapped it in past the goaltender’s right leg. Next, Sorenson toe dragged and plopped in his 11th of the season, two off a career high.
Riley Mercer blocked 24 shots for his second win of the season series.
Iowa’s Ryan McGuire scored first at 1:37 of the first period on a wrister from the left slot. Max Patterson redirected it behind the net to McGuire.
Nolan Walker tied the game at one with 5:56 to go in the first on a hopping puck to the left post.
Massie responded with a goal two minutes later, sniping it home on a rip from the left circle. Desnoyers assisted.
Jonathan Lemieux took the loss with 22 stops (4 GA).
Tickets start at $10 for all Heartlanders home games. 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.
The Heartlanders are home complete the weekend with ARTLanders, pres. by iHeartMedia, on Sat., Feb. 14 at 6:00 p.m. against Kalamazoo.
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!
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Get Tickets — Friday, February 20th vs. Cincinnati: Margaritaville
Forget “wasting away,” join us to celebrate Margaritaville with a spectacular showdown against the Cincinnati Cyclones on February 20th! Bring your best Hawaiian gear to our 7:00 p.m. puck drop for the perfect mix of high-energy hockey and relaxing vibes.
Get Tickets — Saturday, February 21st vs. Cincinnati: Cornfed Country Night
Presented by Iowa Corn Growers Association
We’re welcoming the Cincinnati Cyclones to Iowa by celebrating one of the things we do BEST in the Heartland… CORN! Cornfed Country Night, presented by Iowa Corn Growers Association, is the CORNIEST night in minor league hockey history. We aren’t slacking on making this night all about corn -- we’ll have specialty corn jerseys, corn games, corn thunderstix as a giveaway, and more! Make sure to join us for the 6:00 p.m. puck drop for a pregame pyrotechnics show, too!
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