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Mitch Benson Makes 40 Saves in 2-1 Loss to Indy

April 8, 2023 - ECHL (ECHL)
Iowa Heartlanders News Release


Indianapolis, IN - Iowa Heartlanders rookie netminder Mitch Benson blocked a career-high 40 shots in a 2-1 loss at the Indy Fuel Saturday at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum. Jesse Jacques scored Iowa's lone goal, tying the game at one on the power play with a wrister from the top of the left-wing circle, assisted by Nolan Orzeck and Zach White, at 1:35 of the third. Jacques has four goals in eight games since signing his first professional deal last month.

Benson made 16 saves in a scoreless first period, then made 15 more in the second. In the third, he blocked another nine shots. Seamus Malone scored the game-winning goal at 9:21 of the third on a floater through traffic that snuck in through multiple bodies and in. Kyle Maksimovich (1st goal of career) scored the second period's only goal on a wrist shot from the right slot.

Mitchell Weeks blocked 22 shots in victory.

The Heartlanders final three home games of the season take place Wednesday, Apr. 12, Friday, Apr. 14 and Saturday, Apr. 15 vs. the rival Wheeling Nailers. On Apr. 12 at 7:05 p.m., it's a Wednesday night matchup presented by Mercy Iowa City. On Apr. 14-15, it's fan appreciation weekend, with puck drops both nights at 7:05 p.m. The game on Apr. 14 is presented by United Iowa Financial. On Apr. 15, we're extending stick tapes to our fans with a jam-packed final home game of the regular season, including a game-worn jersey auction, player card giveaway presented by Iowa City Area Sports Commission and a fanbango giveaway presented by Steindler Orthopedic Clinic.

Single-game tickets, group ticket options, partial plans and season ticket memberships are available for Heartlanders home games at Xtream Arena. Call 319-569-PUCK or visit iowaheartlanders.com/tickets for more information. Tickets are available for all Heartlanders home games by visiting iowaheartlanders.com/tickets. Find the full promotional schedule at iowaheartlanders.com/promotions.

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