
Heartlanders Head into OT Scoreless, Nailers Take It 1-0
March 15, 2024 - ECHL (ECHL)
Iowa Heartlanders News Release
Coralville, Iowa - The Iowa Heartlanders fell to the Wheeling Nailers in overtime, 1-0, Friday at Xtream Arena. The Heartlanders entered overtime scoreless for the first time ever.
Defenseman Justin Lee scored the only goal of the game to take the win for the Nailers at 2:59 of overtime, assisted by Jordan Martel.
Drew DeRidder made 35 saves in defeat, while Taylor Gauthier made 27 saves to record his fourth shutout of the season.
Iowa went 0-for-4 on the power play. The Nailers were 0-for-2.
Pavel Novak led Iowa with five shots on goal.
The Heartlanders are next at home on Sat., Mar. 16th is St. Hat Trick's Day, featuring a Heartlanders Mascot "Dash" Bobblehead giveaway to the first 500 fans, theme jerseys available for auction and a special appearance by the Kelly Cup, the ECHL's championship trophy.
On Fri., Mar. 22 at 6:35 p.m., the Heartlanders oppose the Wichita Thunder in the 100th home game in team history, featuring $5 youth tickets (online only, with purchase of adult ticket).
Sat., Mar. 23 at 6:05 p.m. is Heartland Heroes Night against Wichita, honoring the frontline workers that selflessly serve eastern Iowa.
On Sun., Mar. 24 at 2:05 p.m., Iowa wraps up the weekend against Wichita with Faith and Family Day, a team photo giveaway, and the final postgame skate of the season.
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Season Ticket Memberships now available for 2024-25 season
Deposits now available for new season ticket holders: The Heartlanders are excited to welcome new season ticket members to our family for the 2024-25 season and deposits for tickets are now available. Call 319-855-1775 and visit https://iowaheartlanders.com/tickets/season-memberships to start your easy process to becoming a Rose Club Season Ticket Member.
Renewal Process: The Heartlanders have started the renewal process for full season plans (Rose Club memberships) for the 2024-25 season, and the renewal application is now available online here. Once you log in, simply click "Season Renewal Application" under the "My Tickets" tab on the right, then complete the process. Our sales representatives are available to help with the renewal process by calling 319-855-1775. You can also stop by the Mediacom Season Ticket Table behind section 109 at any future game to secure your seat for the 2024-2025 season.
The Heartlanders have added new seating options for the 2024-25 season, debuting Attack Zone Lower, Attack Zone Upper, Defense Zone, and Corner sections to allow fans additional price points to fit their budget.
To retain your seats for the 2024-25 season, a $50 deposit per seat must be made by March 24. On March 25, all seats without deposits will be released and available for purchase by new season ticket holders.
ECHL Stories from March 15, 2024
- Maier Saves 39, Royals Derail Railers in Shootout, 2-1 - Reading Royals
- Americans Rally Late, But Fall Short 3-2 - Allen Americans
- Kansas City Defeats Rush on Friday Night - Rapid City Rush
- Cade Borchardt Records Mavericks' Seventh Hat Trick of the Season in an 8-3 Win - Kansas City Mavericks
- Lions Shut Out Steelheads - Trois-Rivieres Lions
- Worcester Drops 2-1 Decision in Shootout to Reading - Worcester Railers HC
- Stingrays Fall to Solar Bears in Overtime - South Carolina Stingrays
- Gauthier, Nailers Work Extra Time for 1-0 Shutout Win - Wheeling Nailers
- Heartlanders Head into OT Scoreless, Nailers Take It 1-0 - Iowa Heartlanders
- Mariners Power Past Thunder, 6-2 - Maine Mariners
- Swamp Rabbits Claw Back To Earn Point Against Walleye - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Thunder Fall to Mariners 6-2 - Adirondack Thunder
- Keenan Buries Game-Winner as Walleye Beat Swamp Rabbits in Overtime - Toledo Walleye
- Weeks Sets Fuel Franchise Shutout Record In 3-0 Win Over Tulsa - Indy Fuel
- Steelheads Shut Out For Fist Time This Season In 5-0 Loss At Trois-RiviÈres - Idaho Steelheads
- Thunder Fall to Mariners 6-2 - Adirondack Thunder
- K-Wings Down Americans, 3-2 - Kalamazoo Wings
- GAME REPORT: Fuel Shutout Oilers - Tulsa Oilers
- ECHL Transactions - March 15 - ECHL
- Brandon Halverson Recalled to AHL Syracuse; Solar Bears Sign William Lavalliere - Orlando Solar Bears
- Forward Blade Jenkins Loaned to Worcester - Worcester Railers HC
- Goaltender Mitchell Gibson Re-Assigned to South Carolina - South Carolina Stingrays
- Game Notes: March 15 - Rush at Kansas City Mavericks - Rapid City Rush
- Game Preview: March 15 at Indy Fuel - Tulsa Oilers
- Guay, Pinard Have Three-Point Nights in Savannah's 6-3 Win over Atlanta - Savannah Ghost Pirates
- Keaton Mastrodonato, Bryan Thomson, and Jake Murray Loaned to Idaho from Texas - Idaho Steelheads
- Mavericks Back on Home Ice Tonight against Rapid City - Kansas City Mavericks
- Preview: Royals Chase Playoff Spot In Friday Night Face-Off Against Railers - Reading Royals
- Gladiators Score the First Two Goals, But Surrender Six of Next Seven - Atlanta Gladiators
- Gladiators Score the First Two Goals, But Surrender Six of Next Seven in Loss - Atlanta Gladiators
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