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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

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

Heartlanders’ Zmolek returns to Iowa to kick off pro hockey career

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 13, 2021

Riese Zmolek hasn’t ice skated in Iowa in nearly four years. The last time he did so, he was playing for the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders — a junior team in the United States Hockey League. Now,...

The main floor is seen during Xtream Arena's opening media tour in Coralville on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020.

Switching surfaces: How Xtream Arena’s floor changes during hockey season

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 13, 2021

From volleyball to hockey and wrestling to concerts, Xtream Arena in Coralville can host a variety of different activities on its floor. Occasionally, the staff at the venue must switch from ice to...

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

Iowa Heartlander goalkeeper Hunter Jones to make most of opportunity

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 11, 2021

Iowa Heartlander goalkeeper Hunter Jones had a rough start to his professional hockey career for the AHL’s Iowa Wild last February. The 21-year-old goaltender from Ontario, Canada, surrendered...