Iowa Heartlanders news release
Tulsa, OK — The Iowa Heartlanders received goals from Jonny Sorenson and Cameron Butler, but the Tulsa Oilers scored four unanswered to upend the Heartlanders, 4-2, Friday at BOK Center.
Iowa jumped out to a hot start with two goals on their first four shots. Jonny Sorenson scored on Iowa’s first shot on goal 1:51 into the game, taking a deflected pass from Yuki Miura at the slot and depositing his fourth of the season.
Next, Cameron Butler anchored himself at the right post and slung in his first goal of the season, a power-play marker with 9:29 left in the first. Brandon Schultz created the play, driving wide on a rush chance and finding Butler wide open on a post-to-post pass.
Coulson Pitre scored a power-play goal for Tulsa with 5:09 to go in the second to cut the lead in half. The Oilers got their fourth straight power play early in the third and Dylan Fitze tallied on a net-front tap to tie the scored 2:43 into the third.
Adam McMaster potted with 8:18 left at even strength at the net front to give Tulsa the lead, 3-2. Next, Jeremy Biakabatuka tallied with 4:58 left to give the Oilers another.
William Rousseau dropped despite 30 saves. Vyacheslav Buteyets won with 24 saves.
The Heartlanders are back at Tulsa Saturday at 7:05 p.m. Saturday’s game will be broadcasted on 1630 AM KCJJ and available on the KCJJ mobile app and on 1630kcjj.com. Iowa is next at home Wed., Jan. 14 vs. Kalamazoo.
Tickets to Heartlanders Home Games
Get Tickets — Wednesday, January 14th vs. Kalamazoo:
The Kalamazoo Wings are in town on January 14th at 7:00 p.m. for a Central Division matchup. Show up and get loud to cheer on your Iowa Heartlanders.
Get Tickets — Friday, January 16th vs. Education Appreciation Game
Presented by MidWestOne Bank
Join the Heartlanders in celebrating everyone who works to provide a safe and productive environment for students in eastern Iowa! Education Appreciation Night, presented by MidWestOne Bank, begins January 16th at 7:00 p.m. against the Toledo Walleye. Join us for an evening of tributes, fun, and praise for the teachers, faculty, and staff of ICCSD and other local schools.
Get Tickets — Saturday, January 17th vs. Toledo: Dash’s 5th Birthday Party
Presented by Firehouse Subs
Happy Birthday, Dash! Celebrate our beloved mascot with a birthday bash, presented by Firehouse Subs, against the Toledo Walleye on January 17th at 6:00 p.m. Bring your best singing voice to show some love to Dash by singing “Happy Birthday,” and stick around for a Dash Sticker Pack Giveaway!
Available NOW! Grab $10 online youth tickets to any Heartlanders home game! Purchase 1 regular-priced ticket and get $10 online youth tickets (age 17 and under) to any seating section (excluding glass/premium seats).
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