Cutthroats Ground Mallards 4-2

Published on March 12, 2014 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Quad City Mallards News Release


MOLINE, Ill. (March 12, 2014) - Vincent Arseneau scored what proved to be the winning goal early in the third period, Troy Schwab provided an insurance goal by converting a penalty shot midway through the third and John Griggs made 23 saves as the Denver Cutthroats defeated the host Quad City Mallards 4-2 Wednesday night. By extended their winning streak to six games the Cutthroats (32-15-10, 74 points) moved into a second place tie while the loss left the Mallards (28-19-8, 64 points) still tied for fifth place.

The Mallards battled from behind to tie the game at two at 3:05 of the third with Benjamin-Dieude Fauvel's blast from the high slot. However, just under a minute and a half later, Arseneau's wrist shot from the left wing circle put the Cutthroats back on top for good. Schwab gave Denver its first two-goal lead when his penalty shot hit the goal post, caromed off Mallard goaltender Thomas Heemskerk and trickled over the goal line at 10:09 of the final frame.

The Cutthroats had twice forged in front earlier in the evening. A.J. Gale gave Denver a 1-0 lead with a drive from the left wing circle at 11:17 of the first period. After Gergo Nagy's shot from the top of the left wing circle broke in off Griggs to tie the score at one at 1:29 of the second period the Cutthroats rebounded to regain the lead with Kyle Fletcher's tip-in at 15:27 of the second.

The Mallards and Cutthroats meet again Friday night in Denver. The Mallards next play at home next Wednesday night at 7:05 p.m. against the St. Charles Chill. Fans can purchase $20 4-packs of tickets for next Wednesday's game at the iWireless Center box office or by calling the Mallards at 309-277-1364 while supplies last. After next Wednesday's game fans can join the Mallards at T.G.I. Friday's in Moline for a postgame party.

Tickets for next Wednesday's game and all Mallards regular season home games can also be purchased at Ticketmaster outlets, through ticketmaster.com or through Ticketmaster charge-by-phone toll free at 1-800-745-3000. The ticket office is open weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and on game days from 10:00 a.m. until the start of the second period.

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