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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

The Iowa Heartlanders and Fort Wayne Komets face off 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 face four-game road series against Wings, Cyclones, Fuel

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter March 29, 2022

The Iowa Heartlanders will embark on a four-game, five-day road trip this week, and head coach Gerry Fleming isn’t concerned about the hard-hitting schedule. “Routine,” Fleming said. “It’ll...

Iowa Heartlanders coach Gerry Fleming speaks with his team after letting the Komets score 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 lose momentum, fall to Cincinnati Cyclones

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter March 27, 2022

The Cincinnati Cyclones earned a series split against the Iowa Heartlanders Saturday night at Xtream Arena. The Cyclones downed the Heartlanders, 4-2. Iowa beat Cincinnati, 5-0, on Friday night, and...

Iowa forwards Kris Bennett and Bryce Misley hug after a goal during a hockey game between the Iowa Heartlanders and Indy Fuel at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. Iowa won 5-3.

Kris Bennett records hat trick in Iowa Heartlanders’ win over Cincinnati Cyclones

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter March 26, 2022

Hats flew onto the ice at Xtream Arena after Iowa Heartlanders forward Kris Bennett scored his third goal against the Cincinnati Cyclones Friday night. Bennett became the first Heartlander to record...

Heartlander forward Yuki Miura shoots a goal during a hockey game between the Iowa Heartlanders and the Tulsa Oilers at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. The Heartlanders defeated the Oilers in a shootout, 4-3. Miura scored one goal for the Heartlanders.

Iowa Heartlanders drop lopsided game to Fort Wayne Komets

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter March 23, 2022

Heartlanders head coach Gerry Fleming was blunt in a press conference that followed Iowa’s 4-2 loss to the Fort Wayne Komets at Xtream Arena on Wednesday night. “Struggled offensively, defensively,...

Heartlanders observe action during a hockey game between the Iowa Heartlanders and the Tulsa Oilers at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. The Heartlanders defeated the Oilers in a shootout, 4-3.

Iowa Heartlanders face crucial three-game stretch against Cincinnati Cyclones, Fort Wayne Komets

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter March 22, 2022

This week could make or break the Iowa Heartlanders’ 2022 Kelly Cup Playoff chances. Iowa will play three games against two ECHL Central Division foes over a four-day span at Xtream Arena. The...

Iowa forward Kaid Oliver moves the puck during a hockey game between the Iowa Heartlanders and Indy Fuel at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. Oliver scored one goal and one assist. Iowa won 5-3.

Iowa Heartlanders drop two against Kalamazoo Wings, fall in standings

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter March 20, 2022

The Iowa Heartlanders recorded one standings point during their two-game series with the Kalamazoo Wings in Michigan on Friday and Saturday. Iowa fell to Kalamazoo, 5-4, on Friday before dropping Saturday’s...

Iowa defenseman Fedor Gordeev moves the puck during a hockey game between the Iowa Heartlanders and Kalamazoo Wings at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Friday, Dec. 28, 2022. The Wings defeated the Heartlanders  5-2.

Iowa Heartlanders travel to Kalamazoo Wings as postseason looms

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter March 17, 2022

The Iowa Heartlanders are in the hunt for the ECHL’s Kelly Cup playoffs with 15 games remaining on their regular season schedule. At 26-24-6-1, Iowa is fifth in the central division. The top four...

Iowa Heartlanders’ forward Ryan Kuffner drives to the goal 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.

Power play goals lead Iowa Heartlanders to win over Kalamazoo Wings

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter March 13, 2022

A timely goal from forward Ryan Kuffner pushed the Iowa Heartlanders past the Kalamazoo Wings by a score of 4-3 Saturday night at Xtream Arena. Iowa surrendered two goals in the third period before...

Heartlanders defenseman Alex Carlson handles the puck during a hockey game between the Heartlanders and the Wheeling Nailers in Xtream Arena in Coralville on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. The Wheeling Nailers defeated the Heartlanders 4-2.

Defenseman Alex Carlson records first ECHL goal in Iowa Heartlanders’ victory over Fort Wayne Komets

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter March 12, 2022

Iowa Heartlanders defenseman Alex Carlson stood at the right point of the rink. Though there were no other skaters lurking around, there was traffic in front of the net. So, he hoped for the best...

Fort Wayne goalie Samuel Harvey blocks a goal attempt 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 power past Fort Wayne Komets, split two-game series

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter March 12, 2022

The Iowa Heartlanders got back in the win column on Friday night, beating the Fort Wayne Komets, 6-3, in Xtream Arena. Two days after being shut out by the Komets, 6-0, on Wednesday, the Heartlanders...

The Iowa Heartlanders and Fort Wayne Komets face off 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.

Photos: Iowa Heartlanders vs. Fort Wayne Komets

Braden Ernst, Photojournalist March 10, 2022

The Iowa Heartlanders matched up on the ice against the Fort Wayne Komets at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. The Comets blew out the Heartlanders in a 6-0 victory, resulting...