ECHL: Details Emerge From Heartlanders Arrest

Nick Campoli and Kevin McKernan of the Iowa Heartlanders
#89 Nick Campoli and #7 Captain Kevin McKernan of the Iowa Heartlanders - Photo: Chris Povlin | Inside The Rink

If you are unfamiliar, three Iowa Heartlanders players, Nicholas Campoli, Liam Coughlin, and Kevin McKernan, were out enjoying their evenings at a local Iowa City establishment(Joe’s Place) when things took a terrible turn last weekend.

The Iowa City Police were summoned to Joe’s Place for a Trespass call.

Below, we have obtained affidavits from the Iowa City Police Department to confirm the arrests and provide additional details.

Originating Story: ECHL Breaking News: Three Iowa Heartlanders Arrested

Nicholas Campoli

Liam Coughlin

Kevin McKernan


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