Iowa Heartlanders news release
Tulsa, OK — The Iowa Heartlanders scored twice in the second to cut into the Tulsa Oilers’ lead, but Iowa couldn’t get the tying goal in a 3-2 decision at Tulsa Saturday at BOK Center. Iowa had seven shots in the third period seeking a tie; five of those shots came in the final five minutes of the third. Matthew Sop and Cameron Butler scored for Iowa.
The Heartlanders outshot the Oilers, 15-8, in a scoreless first period.
The teams combined for five goals in the second and Tulsa led, 3-2, after 40 minutes. Tulsa scored twice in the opening 1:08 of the second to take a 2-0 edge.
Sop tallied on the breakaway three minutes later at 4:42 of the second, going backhand to forehand for his ninth of the season. Jaxon Nelson assisted. Iowa trailed, 2-1, after the goal.
Three minutes later, Tyler Poulsen scored his second of the game at 8:07 of the second at even strength. The goal came one second after Tulsa’s third power-play chance had ended.
Iowa’s Butler concluded the second with a hustle play from Elliot Desnoyers to make it 3-2 with 1:27 to go in the second. Desnoyers dove across the blue line to keep the play onside, Butler drove and received a pass up the high slot from Rasmus Kumpulainen. Butler sniped it high and over the goaltender’s shoulder for his second goal in the ECHL.
William Rousseau dropped despite 27 saves. Vyacheslav Buteyets won his second straight game with 25 saves.
The Heartlanders continue a six-game road trip at Toledo next Friday at 6:15 p.m. Iowa visits Kalamazoo for back-to-back games Jan. 10 at 3:30 p.m. and Jan. 11 at 2:00 p.m. Iowa is next at home Wed., Jan. 14 at 7:00 p.m. 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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