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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

Iowa forward Kris Bennett maneuvers the puck during a hockey game between Iowa and Kalamazoo at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Friday, April 8, 2022. The Heartlanders defeated the Wings, 4-2.

Iowa Heartlanders conclude inaugural season on the road

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter April 16, 2022

In the final series of their inaugural season, the Iowa Heartlanders earned three standings points at the Allen Americans over three games. The Heartlanders won 5-1, on Wednesday and fell, 3-2,...

Iowa forward Josh Koepplinger stands in the spotlight after the Heartlanders scored a goal during a hockey game between Iowa and Kalamazoo at Xtream Arena in Coralville, IA on Friday, April 8, 2022. The Heartlanders defeated the Wings 4-2. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa Heartlanders aim to wrap up season with a bang against Allen Americans

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter April 12, 2022

The Iowa Heartlanders are looking to finish the last week of their inaugural season on a high note, despite not being able to qualify for the 2022 Kelly Cup Playoffs. The 28-32-8-1 Heartlanders...

Iowa forward Ryan Kuffner takes the ice during a hockey match between Iowa and Wheeling at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. The Nailers defeated the Heartlanders, 6-4.

Iowa Heartlanders growing hockey in Johnson County

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter April 12, 2022

The first puck drop of the Iowa Heartlanders’ inaugural season was observed by thousands of spectators — 4,017 to be precise, not counting the players, the staff, or the folks who keep the Xtream...

Marc Korver walks along the Iowa River Landing area before a hockey match between Iowa and Wheeling at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. On average, the Heartlanders averaged 1,961 fans attending home games throughout the season. The average attendance marked the second worst in the ECHL.

Photos: Heartlanders spur business at Coralville’s Iowa River Landing area

Jerod Ringwald, Photo Editor April 12, 2022

The Iowa Heartlanders averaged 1,961 fans at Coralville's Xtream Arena for its inaugural season in the ECHL. Fans filled the Iowa River Landing area before games which restaurants like 30Hop and Brick...

Indy defensemans Kirill Chaika and Christopher Cameron celebrate after a Fuel-made goal during a hockey game between the Iowa Heartlanders and the Indy Fuel at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Saturday, April 9, 2022. The Fuel defeated the Heartlanders, 6-2.

Photos: Iowa Heartlanders vs. Indy Fuel

Braden Ernst, Photojournalist April 10, 2022

The Indy Fuel defeated the Iowa Heartlanders at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Saturday, 6-2. The Heartlanders dropped the match on head coach Gerry Fleming’s 900th professionally coached game and their...

Iowa forward Kris Bennett maneuvers the puck during a hockey game between Iowa and Kalamazoo at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Friday, April 8, 2022. The Heartlanders defeated the Wings, 4-2.

Iowa Heartlanders drop final Xtream Arena game of inaugural season

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter April 10, 2022

The Iowa Heartlanders fell, 6-2, to the Indy Fuel in their final game at Xtream Arena of the 2021-22 inaugural season. The affair didn’t go Iowa’s way from puck drop. The Fuel recorded their...

Iowa forward Ryan Kuffner is recognized at the end of the game after completing a hat trick during a hockey game between Iowa and Kalamazoo at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Friday, April 8, 2022. The Heartlanders defeated the Wings, 4-2.

Forward Ryan Kuffner’s hat trick propels Iowa Heartlanders to win over Kalamazoo Wings

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter April 9, 2022

Third-period theatrics from forward Ryan Kuffner pushed the Iowa Heartlanders past the Kalamazoo Wings Friday night at Xtream Arena. The 25-year-old scored three goals in the frame, leading to a 4-2...

The Iowa Heartlanders stand for the national anthem before a hockey game between Iowa and Kalamazoo at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Friday, April 8, 2022. The Heartlanders defeated the Wings, 4-2.

Photos: Iowa Heartlanders vs. Kalamazoo Wings

Ayrton Breckenridge, Photojournalist April 9, 2022

The Iowa Heartlanders defeated the Kalamazoo Wings, 4-2, at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Friday. Three of Iowa’s four goals were scored in the third period.  After the first period, Kalamazoo was...

Iowa goalie Corbin Kaczperski reacts after a goal during a hockey match between Iowa and Wheeling at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. The Nailers defeated the Heartlanders, 6-4.

Iowa Heartlanders eliminated from playoff contention with loss to Wheeling Nailers

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter April 7, 2022

With their 6-4 loss to the Wheeling Nailers on Wednesday night at Xtream Arena, the Iowa Heartlanders were officially eliminated from Kelly Cup Playoff contention. Iowa has dropped its last six games...

Iowa and Wheeling fight during a hockey match between Iowa and Wheeling at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. The Nailers defeated the Heartlanders, 6-4.

Photos: Iowa Heartlanders vs. Wheeling Nailers

Jerod Ringwald, Photo Editor April 6, 2022

The Wheeling Nailers defeated the Iowa Heartlanders at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Wednesday, 6-4. The Heartlanders dropped the match while debuting new jerseys.  Iowa held a brief 4-3 lead in the...

Iowa Heartlanders’ forward Luke Nogard weaves through two Comets defensemen during a game between the Fort Wayne Komets and Iowa Heartlanders at Xtream Arena on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. The Komets end the Heartlanders’ seven-game win streak with a 6-0 victory.

Iowa Heartlanders excited for final regular season homestand

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter April 5, 2022

The Iowa Heartlanders, despite dropping their past five contests, are planning on skating back into the win column in their final three home games of the regular season. The 27-30-8-1 Heartlanders...

Iowa Heartlanders forward Ben Sokay fumbles a shot during a game between the Fort Wayne Komets and Iowa Heartlanders at Xtream Arena on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. The Komets end the Heartlanders’ seven-game win streak with a 6-0 victory.

Iowa Heartlanders drop four consecutive road contests

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter April 3, 2022

The Iowa Heartlanders fell in four road contests against ECHL Central Division opponents last week, gaining one standings point. The Kalamazoo Wings downed the Heartlanders, 4-3, in overtime on...