Heartlanders Beat Komets in ECHL Preseason Game, 6-3
ECHL Iowa Heartlanders

Heartlanders Beat Komets in ECHL Preseason Game, 6-3

Published on October 12, 2025 under ECHL (ECHL)
Iowa Heartlanders News Release


Angola, IN - The Iowa Heartlanders, proud ECHL affiliate of the Minnesota Wild and Iowa Wild, topped the Fort Wayne Komets, 6-3, in Iowa's lone preseason game Sunday on the road at Trine University. The game was the Heartlanders' tune-up for the team's home opener - Open Season, presented by GreenState Credit Union - on Fri., Oct. 17 at 7:05 p.m. vs. Tulsa.

The Heartlanders played a 60-minute regulation, seven-minute overtime and three-round shootout against the Komets. Iowa bested Fort Wayne in regulation, 5-2, added an overtime goal from Kyle Masters to make it 6-2, and Fort Wayne won the skills competition for a 6-3 final.

Defenseman Mike Koster led the team with two goals and three points. Goaltenders William Rousseau (18 saves) and Riley Mercer (17 saves) split duties in net and each allowed one goal.

Make sure you're here: Single-game tickets and the team's theme night schedule are now out for the 2025-26 season as the Heartlanders open the team's fifth season at Xtream Arena on Friday, Oct. 17 vs. Tulsa.

Call 319-569-4625 or visit iowaheartlanders.com/tickets/ticket-plans to learn more about ticket package options or group ticket pricing for company outings, birthday parties or community groups of 10 or more.

For Corporate Partnerships call 319-855-1775 or info@iowaheartlanders.com. Align your business with the excitement of the Heartlanders coming off their best season yet. Partnerships can range from in-arena signage, such as dasherboards and video board advertisements, to digital and social media collaborations, reaching over 20,000 followers. Our team is eager to work with businesses to create tailored corporate partnership packages that meet specific marketing and business objectives.

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