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Heartlanders Fight Back After Walleye's Power-Play Chances, But Fall, 4-2

January 26, 2025 - ECHL (ECHL)
Iowa Heartlanders News Release


Toledo, OH - The Iowa Heartlanders scored twice in the third to make it a one-goal game, but the Toledo Walleye scored an empty-net goal and bested the Heartlanders, 4-2, Sunday at Huntington Center. The Walleye were given two five-on-three power plays in a 30-second span in the third period and scored on them both to make it 3-0.

Yuki Miura scored a toe-drag goal with 7:55 left in the third on Iowa's 27th shot to finally break Jan Bednar (win, 31 saves). Next, a minute later on Iowa's next shot, Gavin Hain spun in his seventh of the season on a shot from the left circle on the power play.

Brandon Hawkins scored his second of the night into an empty net to put the game away.

Carson Bantle scored with 1:31 left in the second to open the scoring. Bantle waited for a cross-slot pass from Dalton Messina and snuck it in.

Kyle McClellan took the loss despite 24 saves.

Tickets to Heartlanders Home Games

The Heartlanders are home three times next weekend Jan. 31 - Feb. 2 against the Kalamazoo Wings. Friday at 7:00 p.m. is Educator Appreciation Night, presented by MidWestOne Bank. Saturday at 6:00 p.m. is Women in Sports Night, presented by the Iowa City Area Sports Commission. The Heartlanders host the Wings Sunday at 3:00 p.m.; join the team on the ice for a postgame skate, pres. by the Family Dental Center.


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