Iowa Heartlanders news release
Heartlanders unable to overcome deficit, fall to Komets, 4-1
Coralville, Iowa – The Iowa Heartlanders fell, 4-1, to the Fort Wayne Komets Friday at Xtream Arena. Iowa’s lone goal came from Matt Sop, who broke through Brett Brochu (24 saves) with a shot from the near circle to tie the game at one early in the middle frame. Kyle Crnkovic scored a minute later to return the lead to the Komets.
Blake Murray opened the scoring off a cross-crease pass from Kirill Tyutyayev in front of the net with less than five minutes remaining in the opening frame.
Jack Dugan scored at 11:41 of the third to bring the score to 3-1. Alex Aleardi netted one over the shoulder of William Rousseau with 30 seconds remaining in the game on the power play.
Rousseau made 27 saves on 31 shots in the defeat.
Tickets to Heartlanders Home Games
Iowa is home again vs. the Komets on Sat., Mar. 22 at 6:00 p.m. and Sun., Mar. 23 at 3:00 p.m. Get $15 tickets anywhere in the seating bowl!
Available NOW! Grab $10 online youth tickets to any Heartlanders home game! Purchase 1 regular-priced ticket and get $10 online youth tickets (age 17 and under) to any seating section (excluding glass/premium seats).
Saturday, Mar. 22 at 6:00 p.m. vs. Fort Wayne: Decades Night
$15 Tickets anywhere in the seating bowl! We’re traveling BACK IN TIME for a vintage evening of retro fun on Decades Night! Enjoy classic tunes, nostalgic games and a lively atmosphere celebrating the best of the 80’s, 90’s and 2000’s.
Sunday, Mar. 23 at 3:00 p.m. vs. Fort Wayne
$15 Tickets anywhere in the seating bowl! The Heartlanders wrap up the weekend with a Sunday showdown vs. the rival Komets.
Sunday, Mar. 30 at 3:00 p.m. vs. Wichita: Happy Gilmore Day, pres. by Waggle Golf + Kelly Cup Appearance + Postgame Skate
Now that’s what I call a Hole-In-One! We’re paying homage to one of the best comedy movies ever and celebrating the start of golf season. Plus, check out the Kelly Cup, the ECHL’s championship trophy, at the game, and join us for a postgame skate, pres. by The Family Dental Center.
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