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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

Oiler Adam Pleskach shoots the puck for 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. Pleskach scored one goal for the Oilers.

Iowa Heartlanders fall to Fort Wayne Komets, snap seven-game winning streak

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter March 10, 2022

The Iowa Heartlanders snapped their seven-game winning streak Wednesday night with a 6-0 loss against the Fort Wayne Komets at Xtream Arena. The Heartlanders-Komets rivalry picked up where it left...

Iowa forward Ben Sokay tries to stop Utah forward Brian Bowen from shooting during a hockey match between the Iowa Heartlanders and the Utah Grizzlies at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Feb. 9, 2022. The Grizzlies beat the Heartlanders, 5-4, in overtime.

Iowa Heartlanders begin homestand, look to extend seven-game winning streak

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter March 8, 2022

The Iowa Heartlanders will be back in action on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. The Heartlanders played just one game against the Kansas City Mavericks last week on Saturday, picking up a 6-1 win. Iowa...

Players celebrate after a goal during a game between the Iowa Heartlanders and the Fort Wanye Komets at Xtream Arena on Feb.27 2022. The Heartlanders defeated the Comets 6-2 on Feb. 27 2022 at Xtream Arena at Iowa River Landing.

Iowa Heartlanders forward Ryan Kuffner focused on present day

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter March 6, 2022

Iowa Heartlanders forward Ryan Kuffner played 10 games with the NHL’s Detroit Red Wings during the 2018-19 season. So, it’s no surprise that the 25-year-old wants to return to hockey’s top...

Heartlander forward Ryan Kuffner brings the puck up the ice followed closely by Kalamazoo defensive player Andrew Debrincat during a hockey match between the Iowa Heartlanders and Kalamazoo Wings at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022. The Wings defeated the Heartlanders, 3-2.

Iowa Heartlanders defeat Kansas City Mavericks, cement seventh consecutive victory

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter March 5, 2022

The Iowa Heartlanders beat the Kansas City Mavericks, 6-1, at Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence, Missouri, on Saturday night. Saturday’s game was the one contest of the week for the Heartlanders,...

Iowa forward Kris Bennett and Utah defenseman Miles Gendron both go for the puck during a hockey match between the Iowa Heartlanders and the Utah Grizzlies at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Feb. 9, 2022. The Grizzlies beat the Heartlanders, 5-4, in overtime.

Iowa Heartlanders ready for series with Kansas City Mavericks after extended rest

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter March 3, 2022

The Iowa Heartlanders had a packed schedule for the past two months, competing in at least three games a week since Dec. 26. Now, the Heartlanders have an extended break, as they will play just...

Heartlander forward Luke Nogard skates back to the bench 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 forward Luke Nogard back in familiar territory

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter February 27, 2022

When forward Luke Nogard was traded from the Atlanta Gladiators to the Iowa Heartlanders in early February, Coralville felt familiar to him. The left-handed shooter hails from Ontario, Canada, but...

Heartlander defensive man Rise Zmolek carries the puck up the ice 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 win sixth consecutive game, sit at fifth in division standings

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter February 27, 2022

Saturday’s contest between the Iowa Heartlanders and the Fort Wayne Komets may be remembered for its 168 combined penalty minutes — the most in an ECHL game during the 2021-22 season. But what...

Heartlander forward Jake Smith scores a goal during the shootout period at 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. Smith scored the second shot in the shootout for the Iowa Heartlanders, winning Iowa the game.

Iowa Heartlanders down Fort Wayne Komets, win fifth straight contest

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter February 26, 2022

Two power play goals from forward Jake Smith propelled the Iowa Heartlanders to their fifth straight victory Friday. Iowa downed the Fort Wayne Komets, 4-2, at Xtream Arena. Smith scored both his...

Iowa forward Kris Bennett and Utah defenseman Miles Gendron both go for the puck during a hockey match between the Iowa Heartlanders and the Utah Grizzlies at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Feb. 9, 2022. The Grizzlies beat the Heartlanders, 5-4, in overtime.

Iowa Heartlanders roll past Wichita Thunder, extend win streak to four games

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter February 24, 2022

Forward Kris Bennett recorded four points in the Iowa Heartlanders’ 7-3 victory over the Wichita Thunder at Xtream Arena on Wednesday night. The Heartlanders’ captain scored two goals and assisted...

Heartlander head coach Gary Fleming yells at his team 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 return to Xtream Arena for three-game homestand against Wichita Thunder, Kalamazoo Wings

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter February 22, 2022

After a brief two-game road stand against the Kalamazoo Wings, the Iowa Heartlanders will return to Xtream Arena this week for three games. Iowa will take on the Wichita Thunder Wednesday night and...

Heartlanders skate onto the ice and cheer after forward Jake Smith scored a goal during at shootout period at 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. Smith scored the second sudden death shot for the Iowa Heartlanders, winning Iowa the game.

Darick Louis-Jean provides boost to Iowa Heartlanders’ defense

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter February 20, 2022

Iowa Heartlanders defenseman Darick Louis-Jean isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty on the blueline. He showed his physicality during his Heartlanders debut on a chilly February night in Wheeling,...

Heartlander forward Ryan Kuffner brings the puck up the ice followed closely by Kalamazoo defensive player Andrew Debrincat during a hockey match between the Iowa Heartlanders and Kalamazoo Wings at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022. The Wings defeated the Heartlanders, 3-2.

Iowa Heartlanders win back-to-back road games against the Kalamazoo Wings

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter February 20, 2022

The Iowa Heartlanders won back-to-back road games against the Kalamazoo Wings on Friday and Saturday night in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Iowa took down the Tulsa Oilers on Wednesday night. So, the Heartlanders...