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The Iowa Heartlanders are a minor league hockey team. Based in Coralville, Iowa, they are a member of the ECHL.

Assistant Coach Kevin Schmidt Accepts Job with Des Moines Buccaneers

May 23, 2025 - Coralville, Iowa - The Iowa Heartlanders, proud ECHL affiliate of the Minnesota Wild and Iowa Wild, announced Friday assistant coach Kevin Schmidt has accepted a position with the USHL's Des Moines Buccaneers. "Coming to the Heartlanders this season was an amazing first coaching experience and the chance to follow my friend Derek Damon to Des Moines was a great opportunity for me and my family," Schmidt said. "What the Heartlanders have done from top to bottom in the community, front office and hockey operations is incred... Full Story

Iowa Heartlanders 2025-2026 Schedule Is Released

May 15, 2025 - Coralville, Iowa - The Iowa Heartlanders, proud ECHL affiliate of the Minnesota Wild and Iowa Wild, announced the team's 2025-26 regular season schedule, which begins at Xtream Arena on Friday, October 17 at 7:00 p.m. against the Tulsa Oilers. The Heartlanders have two home games against Tulsa opening weekend - Fri., Oct. 17th and Sun, Oct. 19th. Iowa plays 36 home games at Xtream Arena in the 2025-26 season. Building on our best season ever (in more than just wins): The Heartlanders are coming off the team's best s... Full Story

Heartlanders Head Coach Derek Damon Accepts Position with Des Moines Buccaneers

May 12, 2025 - Coralville, Iowa - The Iowa Heartlanders, proud ECHL affiliate of the Minnesota Wild and Iowa Wild, announced Monday Head Coach and General Manager Derek Damon has been named the Head Coach and President of Hockey Operations for the Des Moines Buccaneers, and that the search for a new Heartlanders Head Coach and General Manager will begin immediately. "Being a part of the Heartlanders will always hold a special place in my heart," Damon said. "Since our inaugural season, we have worked tirelessly to make the Heartlanders ... Full Story

5 Heartlanders Named to IIHF World Championship Teams

May 9, 2025 - Coralville, Iowa - Five players with Iowa Heartlanders ties will play in the 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, hosted from May 9-25 in Sweden and Denmark. Defenseman Zeteny Hadobas (Hungary), forward Kristof Papp (Hungary), defenseman Jules Boscq (France), goaltender Samuel Hlavaj (Czechia) and defenseman David Spacek (Slovakia) will all participate. Hadobas, Papp, Boscq and Hlavaj played for the Heartlanders this season. Spacek skated in a pair of games for Iowa last season. Hlavaj and Spacek have progressed and b... Full Story

• Assistant Coach Kevin Schmidt Accepts Job with Des Moines Buccaneers - May 23, 2025
  
• Iowa Heartlanders 2025-2026 Schedule Is Released - May 15, 2025
  
• Heartlanders Head Coach Derek Damon Accepts Position with Des Moines Buccaneers - May 12, 2025
  
• 5 Heartlanders Named to IIHF World Championship Teams - May 9, 2025
  
• Heartlanders End Winningest Season Ever with 4-1 Loss in Game 7 - April 29, 2025
  
• Game 7 Coming up Tuesday: Komets Win, 6-1, to Force Winner-Take-All - April 27, 2025
  
• Heartlanders Take 3-2 Lead in Central Division Semifinals with 5-2 Win over Komets - April 24, 2025
  
• Heartlanders Win in Double Overtime, 3-2, Tying Series at Two - April 23, 2025
  
• Heartlanders Fight Back from Multi-Goal Deficits, Komets Win 7-6 in OT to Take 2-1 Series Lead - April 22, 2025
  
• Heartlanders Drop Game 2, Komets Even Series - April 19, 2025
  
• Hain's Three-Point Night Leads Heartlanders to 5-3 Win in Central Division Semifinals - April 18, 2025
  
• Heartlanders Announce Playoff Roster - April 15, 2025
  
• Heartlanders Prepare for Start of Central Division Semifinals Friday, Team's First-Ever Postseason Appearance - April 15, 2025
  
• Heartlanders Offense Goes Wild in Regular-Season Finale, 6-4 - April 13, 2025
  
• Heartlanders Sell Out Fan Appreciation Night Saturday Against Cincinnati - April 12, 2025
  
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Iowa Heartlanders react after a goal against the Fort Wayne Komets
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League: ECHL
Home: Coralville, Iowa
Affiliation: Minnesota Wild
Website: Iowa Heartlanders site
Schedule: Full Iowa Heartlanders Schedule Statistics: Full Iowa Heartlanders Statistics

Tue., Apr 29	L	Iowa 1 at Fort Wayne 4 (Playoff Gm. 7)	Final
Sun., Apr 27	L	Iowa 1 at Fort Wayne 6 (Playoff Gm. 6)	Final
Thu., Apr 24	W	Fort Wayne 2 at Iowa 5 (Playoff Gm. 5)	Final
Tue., Apr 22	W	Fort Wayne 2 at Iowa 3 (Playoff Gm. 4)	Final (OT)
Mon., Apr 21	L	Fort Wayne 7 at Iowa 6 (Playoff Gm. 3)	Final (OT)
Sat., Apr 19	L	Iowa 2 at Fort Wayne 5 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
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• Coach/GM Derek Damon leaving Iowa Heartlander for job in the United States Hockey League - ECHL Cedar Rapids Gazette (May 13)
  
• Iowa Heartlanders season ends with 4-1 loss in Game 7 at Fort Wayne - ECHL Cedar Rapids Gazette (April 30)
  
• Postgame blog: Komets beat Iowa in Game 7 and advance - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (April 30)
  
• Pregame: Iowa Heartlanders (3-3) at Komets (3-3), Game 7 - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (April 30)
  
• Iowa Heartlanders fall at Fort Wayne in Game 6, 6-1 - ECHL Cedar Rapids Gazette (April 28)
  
• Komets prepare to live out every hockey players dream - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (April 28)
  
• Postgame blog: Komets force Game 7 with win over Iowa - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (April 28)
  
• Komets pressure Iowa early and often in win to force Game 7 - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (April 28)
  
• Iowa Heartlanders win away from advancing in ECHL playoffs after Game 5 win - ECHL Cedar Rapids Gazette (April 25)
  
• Komets fall behind early, drop Game 5 to Iowa - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (April 25)
  
• Pregame blog: Komets (2-2) at Heartlanders (2-2), Game 5 - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (April 25)
  
• Komets where they expected to be in series against Iowa - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (April 24)
  
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