Iowa Heartlanders news release
Coralville, Iowa – The Iowa Heartlanders fell to the Wheeling Nailers in overtime, 1-0, Friday at Xtream Arena. The Heartlanders entered overtime scoreless for the first time ever.
Defenseman Justin Lee scored the only goal of the game to take the win for the Nailers at 2:59 of overtime, assisted by Jordan Martel.
Drew DeRidder made 35 saves in defeat, while Taylor Gauthier made 27 saves to record his fourth shutout of the season.
Iowa went 0-for-4 on the power play. The Nailers were 0-for-2.
Pavel Novak led Iowa with five shots on goal.
The Heartlanders are next at home on Sat., Mar. 16th is St. Hat Trick’s Day, featuring a Heartlanders Mascot “Dash” Bobblehead giveaway to the first 500 fans, theme jerseys available for auction and a special appearance by the Kelly Cup, the ECHL’s championship trophy.
On Fri., Mar. 22 at 6:35 p.m., the Heartlanders oppose the Wichita Thunder in the 100th home game in team history, featuring $5 youth tickets (online only, with purchase of adult ticket).
Sat., Mar. 23 at 6:05 p.m. is Heartland Heroes Night against Wichita, honoring the frontline workers that selflessly serve eastern Iowa.
On Sun., Mar. 24 at 2:05 p.m., Iowa wraps up the weekend against Wichita with Faith and Family Day, a team photo giveaway, and the final postgame skate of the season.