Iowa Heartlanders news release
Iowa scores five in the second period, shuts out Bison, 5-0
Coralville, Iowa – The Iowa Heartlanders matched a team record with five goals in the second period and earned their second shutout of the season, 5-0, against the Bloomington Bison Sunday at Xtream Arena. This is the second time Iowa has scored five goals in a single period in team history (3rd period vs. Wichita, Feb. 2022). William Rousseau stopped 30 shots for his first career shutout.
The Heartlanders have at least a point in seven straight home games (6-0-1-0), matching a team record.
T.J. Walsh opened the scoring on a pass from Jonny Sorensen at 3:47 of the second. Walsh broke into the zone and passed to Sorensen, who returned it to Walsh for the goal.
Thirteen seconds later, Sorensen netted one of his own to put Iowa up by two on a shot from the blue line from Jules Boscq.
Sorensen scored his second on a no-look feed from Walsh at the right post at 7:56 of the second.
Iowa scored on back-to-back shots later in the frame when Bogdans Hodass backhanded the puck from the slot and Jack O’Brien batted it in with four minutes left to go to put the Heartlanders up by four. Then, Brandon Yeamans scored his first of the season after a Bison turnover at the high slot. Walsh shot the puck across the crease to Yeamans who beat Hugo Ollas (loss, 21 saves).
Walsh and Sorensen each recorded three points.
Tickets to Heartlanders Home Games
The Heartlanders take to the road Wednesday at 9:35 a.m. for their next game at the Toledo Walleye. On Friday and Saturday, Iowa completes the road trip with back-to-back games against the Indy Fuel.
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Wild, Wild Midwest Night (Country Night): Saturday, January 18 at 6:00 pm vs. Tahoe Knight Monsters
Stick It To Cancer Night: Saturday, February 15 at 6:00 pm vs. Toledo Walleye
Fan Appreciation Night: Saturday, April 12 at 6:00 pm vs. Cincinnati Cyclones
December 11: Best Field Trip Ever, pres. By Mid-American Energy Company
Join us for our annual day game, or should we say “THE BEST FIELD TRIP EVER!” with a special 10:35 a.m. puck drop vs. Toledo, presented by Mid-American Energy Company. It’s a day of interactive learning and fun for students in local school districts in eastern Iowa!
December 13th: Teddy Bear Toss + Wild Affiliation Night, pres. By Atlantic Bottling.
Let the sweet, cuddly mayhem commence on Fri., Dec. 13 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Toledo!! It’s Teddy Bear Toss Time, presented by Atlantic Bottling Company! Bring your Teddy Bears to throw on the ice!!
After the Heartlanders score their first goal, toss those teddies and they’ll be donated to families in need this holiday season. We will also celebrate being an important part of the Minnesota Wild and Iowa Wild Hockey Family. Also make sure to check out a Teddy Bear Ticket+ Opportunity.
December 21st: Christmas in Coralville
Festive cheer for all on Sat., Dec. 21 at 6:00 p.m. vs. Bloomington! We’re making the magic of the holidays come alive in the Heartland with joyful entertainment, activities and enchanting decorations! We are truly making it feel like a Winter Wonderland in Xtream Arena. Also take advantage of a Holiday Stocking Ticket+ Opportunity.
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