Iowa Heartlanders vs Wichita Thunder – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
6:3
18/02/2026 at 20:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • ECHL

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (1 - 2)
  • 06:17, 1 - 0, Patterson M. (G), Johnson I. (A), Koethe M. (A2)
  • 07:22, 1 - 1, Stinil M. (G), Bates P. (A), Dickman J. (A2)
  • 11:12, 1 - 2, Fillion C. (G), Crasa M. (A), Kneen N. (A2)
  • 2nd Period (2 - 0)
  • 00:53, 2 - 2, Johnson I. (G), Stensson A. (A), Carabin N. (A2)
  • 01:26, 3 - 2, Jeri-Leon K. (G), Coughlin L. (A),
  • 3rd Period (3 - 1)
  • 02:41, 4 - 2, Stewart T. (G),
  • 13:25, 5 - 2, Coughlin L. (G), Miura Y. (A), Kumpulainen R. (A2)
  • 14:36, 5 - 3, Bates P. (G), Lloyd T. (A),
  • 18:18, 6 - 3, Nelson J. (G),

Chances of winning


Iowa Heartlanders
37.2%
Draw
21.2%
Wichita Thunder
41.6%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
37.5% 19.9% 42.6%

Our Initial ML Estimation

39.3% 20.8% 40.7%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Iowa Heartlanders has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.3%)
  • Wichita Thunder has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Iowa Heartlanders than the current prediction. (+2.1%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Wichita Thunder than the current prediction. (-0.9%)
  • Iowa Heartlanders - Wichita Thunder Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.45
    (2.45)
    4.29
    (4.63)
    2.18
    (2.16)
    10%
    (8.7%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 6.00
    Preview Facts
    • Recent performances by Iowa have been up and down (last 5 games: 3 wins).
    • Wichita is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
    • Iowa may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • Recently, Wichita has had a series of home games.
    • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
    • In the last 4 head-to-head matches, Iowa won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 11:11. (average 2.8:2.8).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Iowa won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 11:11. (average 2.8:2.8).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Iowa Heartlanders - Wichita Thunder were as follows:
    24.03.2024 Iowa Heartlanders - Wichita Thunder 2:1
    21.02.2024 Iowa Heartlanders - Wichita Thunder 4:5
    24.03.2023 Iowa Heartlanders - Wichita Thunder 3:2
    Latest results of Iowa Heartlanders
    Latest results of Wichita Thunder
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    2025/26

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