Lang
6/17/21
Arguably the worst-kept secret in Eastern Iowa is now official, as the NHL’s Minnesota Wild have announced an affiliation with the Iowa Heartlanders of the ECHL.
Minnesota Wild General Manager Bill Guerin made the announcement Thursday on the Heartlanders’ home ice at XTreme Arena in Coralville.
Under the affiliation agreement, the Heartlanders will serve as a resource for the development efforts and personnel needs of both the Iowa and Minnesota Wild. The agreement allows Wild prospects to be assigned to the Heartlanders for developmental purposes throughout the season. Minnesota’s primary development affiliate is the Iowa Wild in the American Hockey League (AHL).
Iowa will play its first-ever game on Oct. 22 vs. Kansas City. For more information on the Heartlanders, including schedule and tickets, visit iowaheartlanders.com.