When was Iowa Heartlanders founded?

Iowa Heartlanders was founded in 2021 in Coralville, IA, USA, USA.

Where is Iowa Heartlanders based?

Iowa Heartlanders is based in Coralville, IA, USA.

Who is the head coach of Iowa Heartlanders?

The head coach of Iowa Heartlanders is Derek Damon.

Who is the captain of Iowa Heartlanders?

The captain of Iowa Heartlanders is Riese Zmolek.

What arena does Iowa Heartlanders play in?

Iowa Heartlanders play their home games at Xtream Arena in Coralville, IA, USA.

What are the team colors of Iowa Heartlanders?

The team colors of Iowa Heartlanders are Black + Gold + Grey + White.

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2022-2023

2022-2023 Season

Iowa Heartlanders were 22-36-14 in the 2022-23 ECHL season with 58 points, 7th in the Western Conference: Central Division and 26th overall.

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2022-2023 Iowa Heartlanders Roster

Iowa Heartlanders — 2022-2023 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#1	Mitch Benson (G)	28	1997	Windsor, ON, CAN	6'1"	185	L
	#1	Bailey Brkin (G)Loan	27	1999	Sherwood Park, AB, CAN	6'3"	174	L
	#33	Darion Hanson (G)	29	1997	East Bethel, MN, USA	6'3"	181	L
	#29	Hunter Jones (G)	26	2000	Brantford, ON, CAN	6'5"	209	L
	#31	Corbin Kaczperski (G)	30	1996	China Township, MI, USA	6'3"	194	L
	#33	Trevin Kozlowski (G)	29	1997	Valencia, CA, USA	6'4"	220	L
	#33	Sean Kuhn (G)Loan	29	1996	Glens Falls, NY, USA	6'3"	174	L
	#37	C.J. Motte (G)	34	1991	St. Clair, MI, USA	6'0"	190	L
	#33	Conor O'Brien (G)	29	1997	Pinellas Park, FL, USA	6'2"	216	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#19	T.J. Fergus (D)	29	1997	Oakville, ON, CAN	6'0"	181	L
	#3	Bo Hanson (D)	28	1997	Boise, ID, USA	6'2"	205	L
	#17	Marek Korencik (D)	27	1999	Zilina, SVK	6'3"	201	L
	#26	Jared Kucharek (D)	28	1998	Royal Oak, MI, USA	6'4"	205	L
	#2	Brendan Less (D)	28	1998	Kinnelon, NJ, USA	6'1"	181	R
	#8	Chris Lipe (D)	26	1999	Rockford, MI, USA	6'1"	194	R
	#7	Kevin McKernan (D)	32	1994	Grafton, MA, USA	6'0"	192	R
	#8	Trevor Momot (D)Loan	28	1997	New Baltimore, MI, USA	6'2"	209	R
	#28	Matt Murphy (D)"A"	31	1995	Fredericton, NB, CAN	6'2"	196	L
	#9	Nolan Orzeck (D)	25	2001	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'11"	174	R
	#19	Tommy Parran (D)	31	1995	Shaker Heights, OH, USA	5'11"	185	L
	#28	Clayton Phillips (D)	27	1999	Edina, MN, USA	6'0"	194	L
	#8	Trey Phillips (D)Loan	33	1993	Okotoks, AB, CAN	5'9"	183	L
	#24	Dylan Robinson (D)	24	2002	Simcoe, ON, CAN	6'4"	190	L
	#8	Connor Russell (D)	30	1996	Guelph, ON, CAN	6'2"	201	R
	#43	Carter Shinkaruk (F/D)	34	1991	Langley, BC, CAN	5'10"	185	R
	#14	Justin Wells (D)	28	1998	North Canton, OH, USA	6'4"	201	L
	#4	Ryan Wheeler (D)	29	1997	Lancaster, NY, USA	6'0"	194	L
	#21	Riese Zmolek (D)"C"	30	1996	Rochester, MN, USA	6'1"	201	L
FORWARDS
	#24	Mitchell Balmas (W/C)	28	1998	Sydney, NS, CAN	5'11"	168	L
	#91	Matthew Boucher (LW)"A"	28	1997	Los Angeles, CA, USA	5'9"	174	L
	#77	Louis Boudon (C)	28	1998	Grenoble, FRA	5'11"	187	L
	#27	Alec Broetzman (LW)	29	1997	Hudson, WI, USA	6'0"	201	L
	#10	Tyler Busch (C)	30	1996	Lloydminster, AB, CAN	6'3"	194	L
	#89	Nick Campoli (C)	27	1999	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'11"	190	L
	#8	Nick Cardelli (C/RW)	29	1997	Wood Dale, IL, USA	5'11"	172	R
	#24	Jared Christy (LW)	28	1998	Cypress, CA, USA	5'10"	190	L
	#12	Kevin Conley (LW/C)	29	1997	Wausau, WI, USA	6'0"	198	L
	#13	Carson Denomie (RW)	26	2000	Regina, SK, CAN	6'1"	194	L
	#43	Jake Durflinger (RW/C)	29	1997	Walnut Creek, CA, USA	5'9"	174	R
	#17	Austin Eastman (LW)	29	1997	Lindsay, ON, CAN	5'11"	183	L
	#17	Ben Evanish (RW)	28	1998	White Rock, BC, CAN	6'0"	190	R
	#20	Matt Hanewall (F)	28	1998	Chicago, IL, USA	6'0"	194	L
	#20	Kyle Herbster (RW)	28	1998	Cary, IL, USA	5'10"	185	R
	#88	Jesse Jacques (F)	28	1998	Duluth, MN, USA	6'2"	201	R
	#11	Griff Jeszka (F)Loan	31	1995	Muskego, WI, USA	6'1"	181	L
	#11	Steven Leonard (F)Loan	31	1995	Rockaway Park, NY, USA	5'11"	170	-
	#12	Tanner MacMaster (C)	30	1996	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'0"	185	L
	#20	Jordan Martin (LW/C)Loan	29	1997	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'11"	181	L
		Mason McCarty (RW)	29	1997	Blackie, AB, CAN	5'10"	185	R
	#11	Ted McGeen (LW)	28	1997	Windsor, ON, CAN	6'0"	181	L
	#20	Justin Michaelian (RW/LW)	28	1997	Wixom, MI, USA	6'0"	185	R
	#36	Yuki Miura (C/RW)	30	1996	Tokyo, JPN	5'11"	170	R
	#77	Nick Nardella (RW)	27	1999	Rosemont, IL, USA	5'10"	174	R
	#12	Logan Nelson (F)Loan	29	1997	St. Michael, MN, USA	6'2"	205	R
	#6	Tommy Parrottino (F)	28	1998	Rochester Hills, MI, USA	6'0"	170	L
	#44	Michael Pastujov (LW)	27	1999	Bradenton, FL, USA	6'0"	190	L
	#8	Kaden Pickering (RW)	27	1998	Madrid, NY, USA	5'9"	181	R
	#8	Brandon Puricelli (RW)	28	1998	Ellisville, MO, USA	5'10"	181	R
	#15	Brendan Robbins (RW)	31	1995	Nashua, NH, USA	6'2"	190	R
	#61	James Sanchez (LW)"A"	28	1998	Northbrook, IL, USA	6'2"	194	L
	#13	Jake Smith (RW/LW)	29	1997	Pickering, ON, CAN	5'10"	170	R
	#20	Cole Stallard (F)	32	1994	Woodstock, GA, USA	6'2"	220	R
	#22	Zach White (C/RW)	30	1995	Milford, CT, USA	5'7"	150	R
	#19	Joe Widmar (C/RW)	31	1995	Northbrook, IL, USA	6'2"	212	R
	#77	Dan Winslow (F)	29	1997	Fairfield, CT, USA	5'11"	209	R
Position: G: 6, D: 14, F: 23Av Age: 25.88 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 187 lbsCompare with other teams »

2022-2023 Iowa Heartlanders Staff

GM/Head CoachDerek Damon
Assoc. CoachJoe Exter
Team ManagerEric Michaud
Athletic TrainerMegan Monjeau
Dir. of BroadcastingDavid Fine
Dir. of CommunicationsDavid Fine
Dir. of Game OperationsJarrett Mescher
Equipment ManagerGreg Angus
Franchise OwnerDean MacDonald
Strength & Conditioning CoachBryan Rohrbach
Video CoachEric Michaud

Team Staff History

2022-2023 Iowa Heartlanders Captains

"C"

Riese Zmolek

"A"

Team Captaincy History

2022-2023 Iowa Heartlanders Demographics

Iowa Heartlanders Facts

Plays in: -
Team Colors: Black + Gold + Grey + White
Town: Coralville, IA, USA Map
Founded: 2021

2022-2023 Iowa Heartlanders Roster Facts

Nationalities

40 players
22 players
1 player
1 player
1 player

Experience

Iowa Heartlanders: 1 709 GP
WC: 13 GP
SHL: 1 GP
HockeyAllsvenskan: 53 GP
AHL: 418 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Iowa Wild (AHL)
Minnesota Wild (NHL)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Xtream Arena
Location: Coralville, IA, USA
Capacity: 5 100
Construction Year: 2020

Iowa Heartlanders Games

Iowa Heartlanders — 2022-2023 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
04/19/2026 12:00 AM UTC	Bloomington Bison	Iowa Heartlanders	5 - 2	ECHL
04/18/2026 12:00 AM UTC	Bloomington Bison	Iowa Heartlanders	3 - 4	ECHL
04/16/2026 12:00 AM UTC	Iowa Heartlanders	Bloomington Bison	3 - 4 (OT 60:24)	ECHL
04/12/2026 08:00 PM UTC	Iowa Heartlanders	Indy Fuel	3 - 4 (SO)	ECHL
04/11/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Iowa Heartlanders	Indy Fuel	4 - 3	ECHL

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Latest Transactions

Iowa Heartlanders — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
10/16/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Matt Koethe (F)	Evansville Thunderbolts	Details
10/10/2026	Confirmed	leaving	John Lundy (F)	Tulsa Oilers	Details
10/03/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Jack Robilotti (D)	Trenton Ironhawks	Details
09/24/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Matt Koethe (F)	Norfolk Admirals	Details
09/18/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Max Patterson (F)	Trenton Ironhawks	Details
09/17/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Liam Coughlin (F)	Trenton Ironhawks	Details
09/17/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Isaac Johnson (F)	Trenton Ironhawks	Details
09/03/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Nick Carabin (D)	Trenton Ironhawks	Details

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Iowa Heartlanders History and Standings

Iowa Heartlanders — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	ECHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2025-2026	ECHL	72	24	40	-	-	8	188	252	56	0.78	7	Did not make playoffs
2024-2025	ECHL	72	36	25	-	-	11	201	206	83	1.15	3	Division Semifinal loss
2023-2024	ECHL	72	27	37	-	-	8	186	250	62	0.86	7	Did not make playoffs
2022-2023	ECHL	72	22	36	-	-	14	189	256	58	0.81	7	Did not make playoffs
2021-2022	ECHL	72	29	33	-	-	10	229	263	68	0.94	7	Did not make playoffs

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Iowa Heartlanders — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Adam Capannelli (F)	2026-2027	Ritten/Renon	Alps Hockey League	10	6	8	14	4
2.	Pavel Novák (F)	2026-2027	HC Tábor	1. liga	14	9	3	12	10
3.	Austin Eastman (F)	2026-2027	Deseronto Bulldogs	NPHL	3	3	9	12	0
4.	Ben Sokay (F)	2026-2027	UTE	Erste Liga	10	7	4	11	0
5.	Odeen Tufto (F)	2026-2027	Ravensburg Towerstars	DEL 2	10	2	9	11	6
6.	Evan Boucher (F)	2026-2027	Piráti Chomutov	1. liga	13	7	3	10	6
7.	Louis Boudon (F)	2026-2027	Jukurit	Liiga	17	4	5	9	0
8.	Mitchell Balmas (F)	2026-2027	Sheffield Steelers	-	8	6	2	8	0
9.	Jared Christy (F)	2026-2027	Monroe Moccasins	FPHL	3	2	6	8	2
10.	Mitchell Balmas (F)	2026-2027	Sheffield Steelers	EIHL	5	3	4	7	2

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Iowa Heartlanders — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2025-2026	View Roster	6'1"	192 lbs	25.76
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	25.32
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	25.41
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	25.88
2021-2022	View Roster	6'0"	192 lbs	25.72

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Iowa Heartlanders — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Yuki Miura (F)	317	62	85	147
2.	Zach White (F)	123	38	53	91
3.	Kris Bennett (F)	50	35	38	73
4.	Matthew Sop (F)	84	30	38	68
5.	Ryan Kuffner (F)	41	18	46	64

Franchise All-Time Goals

Iowa Heartlanders — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Yuki Miura (F)	317	62	85	147
2.	Zach White (F)	123	38	53	91
3.	Kris Bennett (F)	50	35	38	73
4.	Matthew Sop (F)	84	30	38	68
5.	Jonny Sorenson (F)	141	29	33	62

Franchise All-Time Assists

Iowa Heartlanders — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Yuki Miura (F)	317	62	85	147
2.	Zach White (F)	123	38	53	91
3.	Ryan Kuffner (F)	41	18	46	64
4.	Kris Bennett (F)	50	35	38	73
5.	Matthew Sop (F)	84	30	38	68

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Iowa Heartlanders — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Nico Blachman (F)	58	5	11	290
2.	Jake Durflinger (F)	104	19	47	194
3.	Zach White (F)	123	38	91	148
4.	Nathan Noel (F)	34	2	9	148
5.	Louka Henault (D)	113	2	28	138

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Iowa Heartlanders — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Yuki Miura (F)	317	62	85	147
2.	Jonny Sorenson (F)	141	29	33	62
3.	Chris Lipe (D)	126	6	11	17
4.	Zach White (F)	123	38	53	91
5.	Justin Wells (D)	119	0	12	12

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Iowa Heartlanders — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Brett Gravelle (F)	1	2	3	3.00
2.	Ryan Kuffner (F)	41	18	64	1.56
3.	Kris Bennett (F)	50	35	73	1.46
4.	Matt Murphy (D)	13	5	17	1.31
5.	Matthew Boucher (F)	7	5	9	1.29

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Iowa Heartlanders — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Kris Bennett (F)	2021-2022	ECHL	50	35	38	73	1.46	38
2.	Ryan Kuffner (F)	2021-2022	ECHL	41	18	46	64	1.56	30
3.	Zach White (F)	2021-2022	ECHL	52	18	33	51	0.98	40
4.	Jake Smith (F)	2021-2022	ECHL	52	25	25	50	0.96	33
5.	Kaid Oliver (F)	2021-2022	ECHL	70	15	35	50	0.71	76

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Iowa Heartlanders — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Kris Bennett (F)	2021-2022	ECHL	50	35	38	73	1.46	38
2.	Jake Smith (F)	2021-2022	ECHL	52	25	25	50	0.96	33
3.	Tommy Parrottino (F)	2022-2023	ECHL	66	23	16	39	0.59	14
4.	Yuki Miura (F)	2024-2025	ECHL	67	21	20	41	0.61	22
5.	Zach White (F)	2022-2023	ECHL	71	20	20	40	0.56	108

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Iowa Heartlanders — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Ryan Kuffner (F)	2021-2022	ECHL	41	18	46	64	1.56	30
2.	Kris Bennett (F)	2021-2022	ECHL	50	35	38	73	1.46	38
3.	Kaid Oliver (F)	2021-2022	ECHL	70	15	35	50	0.71	76
4.	Zach White (F)	2021-2022	ECHL	52	18	33	51	0.98	40
5.	Casey Dornbach (F)	2023-2024	ECHL	55	13	29	42	0.76	26

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Iowa Heartlanders — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Nico Blachman (F)	2024-2025	ECHL	45	5	5	10	0.22	221
2.	Jake Durflinger (F)	2023-2024	ECHL	54	9	18	27	0.50	113
3.	Zach White (F)	2022-2023	ECHL	71	20	20	40	0.56	108
4.	Riese Zmolek (D)	2021-2022	ECHL	45	4	15	19	0.42	97
5.	Nathan Noel (F)	2024-2025	ECHL	17	2	6	8	0.47	97

Player Nationalities Throughout History

Elite Prospects Notes and Trivia

To suspend operations for 26-27 sesason