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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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Iowa defenseman Carter Shinkaruk defends 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 emphasize fast starts ahead of three-game road trip

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter February 1, 2022

The Iowa Heartlanders know that a fast start will give them a chance to win any game. The Heartlanders are 10-1-2-0 in games they’ve led at the end of the first period. Iowa has gone 11-0-1-0...

Kalamazoo defensive player Justin Murray carries the puck up the ice 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.

Photos: Iowa Heartlanders vs. Kalamazoo Wings

Grace Kreber, Photojournalist January 30, 2022

The Kalamazoo Wings defeated the Iowa Heartlanders, 3-2, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022. The Wings scored the first goal of the hockey match in the first period.   Kuffner...

Iowa forward Cole Golka takes a breath before a faceoff 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 fall to Kalamazoo Wings, 3-2

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter January 30, 2022

The Iowa Heartlanders allowed two second period goals on Saturday night, leading to a 3-2 loss to the Kalamazoo Wings at Xtream Arena. The score was tied at one for most of the second period. But...

Kalamazoo forward Greg Betzold goes for a fist bump after a hockey game between the Iowa Heartlanders and Kalamazoo Wings at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Friday, Dec. 28, 2022. Betzold earned one assist. The Wings defeated the Heartlanders  5-2.

Photos: Iowa Heartlanders vs. Kalamazoo Wings

Gabby Drees, Photojournalist January 29, 2022

The Kalamazoo Wings defeated the Iowa Heartlanders, 5-2, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, and breaking the Heartlanders’ three-game winning streak. The Heartlanders gave...

Iowa forward Ryan Kuffner celebrates after a goal is made during a hockey game between the Iowa Heartlanders and Indy Fuel at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. Kuffner earned one assist. Iowa won 5-3.

Slow start dooms Iowa Heartlanders in 5-2 defeat to Kalamazoo Wings

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter January 29, 2022

A slow first period proved to be the difference-maker for the Iowa Heartlanders in their 5-2 loss to the Kalamazoo Wings on Friday night. The Heartlanders surrendered three goals in the opening...

Forward Cole Golka reacts after losing a hockey game between the Iowa Heartlanders and the Wheeling Nailers at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021. The Wheeling Nailers defeated the Heartlanders 4-3.

Forward Cole Golka’s two-goal night helps Iowa Heartlanders pick up 5-3 win

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter January 27, 2022

Cole Golka scored two goals in a 23-second span Wednesday night at Xtream Arena. Postgame, the Iowa Heartlanders’ forward said he probably hasn’t scored back-to-back goals that quickly at any point...

Iowa forward Jack Billings carries the puck down the rink during a hockey match between the Iowa Heartlanders and the Toledo Walleye at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. The Walleye defeated the Heartlanders 5-2.

Iowa Heartlanders to play three home games this week

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter January 26, 2022

The Iowa Heartlanders face a three-game homestand this week. They’ll welcome the Indy Fuel to Xtream Arena in Coralville Wednesday at 7 p.m. The Kalamazoo Wings will pay the Heartlanders a visit...

Heartlanders goalie Trevin Kozlowski reacts after the Walleye score a goal at a hockey game between the Iowa Heartlanders and Toledo Walleye at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. Kozlowski allowed three goals for 36 attempts. The Walleye defeated the Heartlanders 4-0.

Iowa Heartlanders win two against Wheeling, drop one to Toledo

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter January 23, 2022

The Iowa Heartlanders went 2-1 on their most recent road trip.  The Heartlanders lost to the Toledo Walleye, 4-3, at the Huntington Center in Ohio on Friday. Iowa then rebounded with 4-2 and 2-1...

Contributed photo of Jake Smith.

Iowa Heartlanders forward Jake Smith named ECHL Player of the Week

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter January 20, 2022

Jake Smith made Iowa Heartlanders history when he was named the Inglasco ECHL Player of the Week on Wednesday.  The forward is the first player in the short history of the Heartlanders franchise...

Contributed photo of Zack White.

Iowa Heartlanders forward Zach White embracing professional opportunity

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter January 18, 2022

Iowa Heartlanders forward Zach White thought his hockey career was over in high school. After spending one season in junior hockey, the right-handed shooter planned to hang up his skates and attend...

Iowa defenseman Billy Constantinou attempts to get the puck by Indy forward Brent Gates 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.

Iowa Heartlanders wrap up three-game weekend

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter January 16, 2022

The Iowa Heartlanders went 1-2 in the three games they played this weekend. Iowa fell to the Kansas City Mavericks, 5-4, at Xtream Arena in Coralville Friday night. The Heartlanders won one of...

Iowa forward Zach Remers and Toledo forward John Albert chase after the puck during a hockey match between the Iowa Heartlanders and the Toledo Walleyes at the Xtreme Arena in Coralville, IA on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. The Walleyes defeated the Heartlanders 5-2.

Iowa Heartlanders embrace midseason challenges

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter January 13, 2022

For forwards Zach Remers and Zach White, the Iowa Heartlanders’ recent road trip to Rapid City, South Dakota, was quite unusual. Iowa played a three-game series against the Rapid City Rush from...