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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Forward Cole Golka reacts after losing a hockey game between the Iowa Heartlanders and the Wheeling Nailers at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021. The Wheeling Nailers defeated the Heartlanders 4-3.

Forward Cole Golka scores twice in Iowa Heartlanders’ loss to Toledo

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 31, 2021

The Heartlanders fell, 5-2, to the Toledo Walleye on Saturday at Xtream Arena, but Iowa also produced the first star of the game — forward Cole Golka. The 5-foot-9 right-handed shooter scored...

Heartlander goalie Hunter Jones attempts to block a goal during a hockey game between the Iowa Heartlanders and the Toledo Walleye at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Friday, Oct. 30, 2021. Jones allowed 10 goals for 34 attempts. The Walleye won against the Heartlanders, 10-1.

Iowa Heartlanders drop third straight game

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter October 31, 2021

The Iowa Heartlanders lost to the Toledo Walleye, 5-2, on Saturday night at Xtream Arena to fall to 1-3-1 on the season. The Walleye got off to a hot start on Saturday night, notching two goals...

Forward Bryce Misley moves the puck during a hockey game between the Iowa Heartlanders and the Wheeling Nailers at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021. The Wheeling Nailers defeated the Heartlanders 4-3.

Iowa Heartlanders’ offense falters in loss to Toledo

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 29, 2021

With only five defensemen available for their Friday night game against the Toledo Walleye, the Iowa Heartlanders knew their offense needed to step up. Instead, it fell down. The Heartlanders...

Iowa Heartlanders forward Zach Remers is surrounded by Toledo Walleye defenders during a game at Xtream Arena in Coralville on October 29th, 2021.

Iowa Heartlanders blown out by Toledo Walleye, 10-1

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter October 29, 2021

The Iowa Heartlanders fell to the Toledo Walleye, 10-1, at Xtream Arena Friday night. The Walleye got off to a hot start, scoring two goals in the first 10 minutes of the contest. They continued...

Iowa Heartlanders hockey players pursue the puck against the Kansas City Mavericks at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Oct. 22, 2021. The Heartlanders won the game, 7-4.

Iowa Heartlander forward Brett Gravelle shines in loss to Wheeling Nailers

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 28, 2021

Heartlander forward Brett Gravelle shined on Wednesday night despite Iowa’s 4-3 overtime loss to the Wheeling Nailers. The 6-foot-1 forward tallied two goals and one assist. In his ECHL debut,...

Iowa Heartlanders hockey players pursue the puck against the Kansas City Mavericks at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Oct. 22, 2021. The Heartlanders won the game, 7-4.

Iowa Heartlanders set for three-game home series

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 27, 2021

After a 1-1 opening weekend, the Iowa Heartlanders will return to the ice at Xtream Arena on Wednesday night to take on the 0-1 Wheeling Nailers. Following their matchup with the Nailers, the Heartlanders...

Iowa Heartlanders hockey players pursue the puck against the Kansas City Mavericks at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Oct. 22, 2021. The Heartlanders won the game, 7-4.

Iowa Heartlanders fall to Kansas City

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 24, 2021

The Iowa Heartlanders allowed two goals in the final minute against the Kansas City Mavericks on Saturday night, leading to a 5-3 loss at Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence, Missouri. Maverick forward...

Fans look on at Kansas City Mavericks hockey players at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Oct. 22, 2021. The Mavericks lost to the Iowa Heartlanders, 7-4. The game was the first in Heartlanders history.

Home crowd a factor in Iowa Heartlanders’ win over Kansas City Mavericks

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter October 23, 2021

A new chant rang through Xtream Arena for the first time Friday night. Nearly 4,100 fans at the venue belted “Let’s go ‘Landers,” throughout the first game in Iowa Heartlanders franchise history. The...

Iowa Heartlanders hockey players pursue the puck against the Kansas City Mavericks at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Oct. 22, 2021. The Heartlanders won the game, 7-4.

Iowa Heartlanders win first game in franchise history

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 23, 2021

The Iowa Heartlanders were prepared to put on a show for their fans as soon as they walked out of the tunnel at Xtream ahead of their first-ever game Friday night. Iowa forward Ryan Kuffner scored...

Players move around the arena during the Heartlanders first practice on Monday, Oct. 11, 2021. (Jeff Sigmund/The Daily Iowan)

How the Iowa Heartlanders’ league, the ECHL, works

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 21, 2021

The Iowa Heartlanders will start their inaugural season on Friday at Xtream Arena — marking the first time a professional hockey team will host its home games in Coralville. The club is a member...

Iowa Heartlanders goalie works on some moves during their first practice on Monday, Oct. 11, 2021. (Jeff Sigmund/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa Heartlanders prepped for inaugural game

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 21, 2021

The Iowa Heartlanders will kick off their inaugural season Friday at 7 p.m. with their first-ever game at Xtream Arena. Iowa City/Coralville’s ECHL hockey team was announced in September 2020...

Players move around the arena during the Heartlanders first practice on Monday, Oct. 11, 2021.

Iowa Heartlanders notebook: Hockey club coming together before first game

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 19, 2021

The Iowa Heartlanders are in their second week of practice, as they prep for their first game on Friday at Xtream Arena against the Kansas City Mavericks.  Head coach Gerry Fleming and players...