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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

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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 complete comeback against Tulsa Oilers

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter February 17, 2022

The Iowa Heartlanders marked their second win at Xtream Arena in the 2022 calendar year on Wednesday night. Forward Kaid Oliver tallied two third-period goals to send the contest against the Tulsa...

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.

Photos: Iowa Heartlanders vs. Tulsa Oilers

Grace Smith, Photo Editor February 17, 2022

The Iowa Heartlanders matched up on the ice with Oklahoma’s Tulsa Oilers at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. The Heartlanders defeated the Oilers in a shootout, 4-3, improving...

Kansas City Maverick defender Koletrane Wilson and Iowa Heartlander forward Yuki Miura race towards the puck at a hockey game between the Iowa Heartlanders and the Kansas City Mavericks at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021. Miura earned two assists. The Iowa Heartlanders beat the Kansas City Mavericks 4-1.

Iowa Heartlanders forward Yuki Miura returning to lineup against Tulsa Oilers

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter February 15, 2022

Iowa Heartlanders forward Yuki Miura is scheduled to return to the ice Wednesday after an injury that sidelined him for almost two months. Miura fell and crashed into the boards the last time he...

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 forward Kris Bennett leads as captain

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter February 13, 2022

Four minutes into an overtime period, Iowa Heartlander forward Kris Bennett found himself on a breakaway. The Heartlanders were playing the Toledo Walleye inside a packed Huntington Center in Ohio...

Iowa Heartlanders goalie Tevin Kozlowski gets introduced to the crowd before a hockey game between the Iowa Heartlanders and Utah Grizzlies at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022. The Grizzlies defeated the Heartlanders, 4-3, to sweep the series.

Photos: Iowa Heartlanders vs. Utah Grizzlies – Game three

Braden Ernst, Photojournalist February 13, 2022

The Iowa Heartlanders faced the Utah Grizzlies in a grueling battle at Xtream Arena on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022. The Heartlanders started the game out strong with a 2-1 lead but the Grizzlies fought back...

Heartlanders forward Zach White faces off against Utah’s forward Mason Mannek during the Iowa Heartlanders and Utah Grizzlies hockey game at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Friday, Feb. 11, 2022. The Grizzlies defeated the Heartlanders, 5-2.

Iowa Heartlanders swept by Utah Grizzlies in weekend series

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter February 12, 2022

The Iowa Heartlanders lost to the Grizzlies, 4-3, on Saturday night at Xtream Arena. The Grizzlies swept the Heartlanders in their only series of the 2021-22 ECHL regular season. The Heartlanders...

Photos: Iowa Heartlanders vs. Utah Grizzlies - Game two

Photos: Iowa Heartlanders vs. Utah Grizzlies – Game two

Grace Kreber, Photojournalist February 12, 2022

The Iowa Heartlanders went up against the Utah Grizzlies at Xtream Arena on Friday, Feb. 11. The Grizzlies defeated the Heartlanders, 5-2, on family night at the Heartlanders game. The Heartlanders...

Iowa forwards Kris Bennett and Zach White both rush down Utah goalie Trent Miner 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 fall to Utah Grizzlies, 5-2, after late rally

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter February 12, 2022

The Iowa Heartlanders fell to the Utah Grizzlies for the second consecutive game on Friday, 5-2, at Xtream Arena. Although the Heartlanders fell to the Grizzlies, 5-4, in overtime on Wednesday night,...

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 fall to Utah Grizzlies in overtime

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter February 10, 2022

The Iowa Heartlanders were not ashamed of their performance on Wednesday night at Xtream Arena, despite a 5-4 overtime loss to the Utah Grizzlies.  “I think we got off to a fast start,” Heartlanders...

Utah goalie Trent Miner takes a drink 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.

Photos: Iowa Heartlanders vs. Utah Grizzlies – Game one

Larry Phan, Photojournalist February 10, 2022

The Iowa Heartlanders faced off with the Utah Grizzlies at Xtream Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. The Grizzlies beat the Heartlanders, 5-4, in overtime when Utah forward Benjamin Tardif scored the game-winning...

Iowa Heartlanders forward Kris Bennett during the hockey game between the Iowa Heartlanders and Kalamazoo Wings at Stream Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022. The Wings defeated the Heartlanders 3-2.

Iowa Heartlanders searching for second home win of 2022 calendar year

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter February 8, 2022

The Iowa Heartlanders have won once at Xtream Arena since the calendar flipped from 2021 to 2022. Iowa’s post-Jan. 1 home record is 1-2-1-0. The Heartlanders will have a chance to pick up their...

Heartlander forward Kris Bennett knocks down Thunder forward Billy Exell to gain possession of the puck during a hockey game between the Heartlanders and the Wichita Thunder at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Dec. 1, 2021. The Heartlanders lost 3-2 to the Thunder in a shootout.

Iowa Heartlanders win two in three-game road trip

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter February 6, 2022

The Iowa Heartlanders went 2-1 on a three-game road trip against the Cincinnati Cyclones, Toledo Walleye, and Wheeling Nailers this weekend. Iowa lost its first game in Cincinnati, 6-3, on Wednesday...