Flames Face Hogs In Home And Home Before Beginning Four Game Home Stand

Published on December 29, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
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Moline, IL- The Flames close out 2008 with a pair of games vs. the Rockford IceHogs this week. The Hogs will be at the i wireless Center on Tuesday before Quad City visits The Metrocentre on New Year's Eve. The Flames return to the i wireless Center to kick off a four-game home stand on Friday vs. Milwaukee. On Saturday, the San Antonio Rampage invade the Quad Cities to close out the week.'

Last week, the Flames dropped a 4-2 decision on Friday in Milwaukee before downing the Houston Aeros on Saturday at the i wireless Center. Friday's contest featured goals by Kyle Greentree and Kris Chucko. Chucko struck again on Saturday in a 3-2 win over Houston. Peter Vandermeer and David Van der Gulik also contributed goals in the Flames victory.

Upcoming Flames Events

Budweiser Flames Forum at Bleacher Bums in Davenport

Monday, December 29th at 6:00 p.m.

The Budweiser Flames Forum returns on Monday night, December 29th at 6:00 p.m. live from Bleacher Bums. Ryan McGill, Brett Palin, David Van der Gulik and Leland Irving will join host Aaron Roof. Fans in attendance will be eligible to win prizes from the Flames and Budweiser during the broadcast. The show can also be heard on 93.9 FM WYEC.

Home Game vs. the Rockford IceHogs

Tuesday, December 30th at 7:05 p.m. at the i wireless Center

The Flames host Rockford on Tuesday in their final home game of 2008. The contest also kicks off a home-and-home series between the rivals.

"Between the Pipes" on Mediacom Connections Channel 22

Wednesday, December 31st at 10:30 p.m.

The Flames weekly television show "Between the Pipes" airs on Mediacom Connections Channel 22 each week. The show will feature highlights from the previous week's games along with player interviews.

Road Game Broadcasts on ahllive.com

Wednesday, December 31st at 7:05 p.m. vs. the Rockford IceHogs

Follow the Flames on the road with live game broadcasts via ahllive.com. Visit qcflames.com on game nights and click on the AHL Live logo to watch games. Each broadcast is available for $6.00.

Upcoming road games include:

Wednesday, December 31st at 7:05 p.m. vs. the Rockford IceHogs

Home Game vs. the Milwaukee Admirals

Friday, January 2nd at 7:05 p.m. at the i wireless Center

The Flames will be looking to avenge last week's loss to Milwaukee on Friday night at the i wireless Center. The Admirals are 2-0-0-0 vs. the Flames this season and are 8-1-0-1 all-time vs. Quad City.

Home Game vs. the San Antonio Rampage featuring a Post-Game Skate

Saturday, January 3rd at 7:05 p.m. at the i wireless Center

Fans are invited to bring their skates to Saturday's game vs. the Rampage. After the game is over, fans will be allowed on the ice to skate with Flames players.

Individual tickets for all Flames home games are available now at the i wireless Center box office, via phone at (563) 326-1111 or online at ticketmaster.com. For group tickets, call the Flames ticket office at (309) 764-7825.

Flames On WYEC 93.9 FM

The Flames are back for a second season on 93.9 FM WYEC. All broadcasts begin 25 minutes prior to face-off with the Hayman's Ace Hardware Pre-Game Show. The Budweiser Flames Forum can be heard on 93.9 FM WYEC on Monday nights at 6:00 p.m. during the regular season.

Flames on the Fly

Flames updates are now available via text message. You can stay on top of the latest Flames news, game updates or team events by signing up for "Flames on the Fly" text message service. To enroll in this service, text QCFLAMES to 77039. Post-game score updates are also available via text message. To sign up for this service, text QCSCORES to 77039.

*Standard Text Messaging Rates Apply. Visit your carrier for more information. To unsubscribe, text STOP QCFLAMES to 77039. Text services are provided by Aerialink, Inc. www.aerialink.com

**i wireless subscribers can sign up exclusively at qcflames.com

Upcoming Games

Tuesday, December 30th vs. the Rockford IceHogs

7:05 p.m. at the i wireless Center in Moline, Illinois

Wednesday, December 31st vs. the Rockford IceHogs

7:05 p.m. at the Rockford Metrocentre

The Flames continue their rivalry with Rockford with a home-and-home series this week. Quad City is 6-4-1-1 all-time in their series vs. the Hogs.

Friday, January 2nd vs. the Milwaukee Admirals

7:05 p.m. at the i wireless Center in Moline, Illinois

The Flames and Admirals match-up on Friday in the teams' third meeting of the year. The teams will face each other seven more times this season following this week's tilt.

Saturday, January 3rd vs. the San Antonio Rampage

7:05 p.m. at the i wireless Center in Moline, Illinois

The Rampage visit the i wireless Center for the second time this season on Saturday night. Quad City is 3-0-1-0 this season vs. San Antonio and holds a 7-2-2-1 all-time vs. the Rampage.

Practice Schedule

Practices are open to the public and all media. Practice times are subject to change and site relocation. To confirm times and location, media members are encouraged to call the Flames Media Relations Department at (309) 277-1343.

Monday, December 29th 10:00 a.m. Practice at i wireless Center

Tuesday, December 30th 10:00 a.m. Practice at i wireless Center

7:05 p.m. Game vs. Rockford IceHogs

at i wireless Center in Moline, Illinois

Wednesday, December 31st 7:05 p.m. Game vs. Rockford IceHogs

at Metrocentre in Rockford, Illinois

Thursday, January 1st 12:00 p.m. Practice at i wireless Center

Friday, January 2nd 10:00 a.m. Practice at i wireless Center

7:05 p.m. Game vs. Milwaukee Admirals

at i wireless Center in Moline, Illinois

Saturday, January 3rd 10:00 a.m. Practice at i wireless Center

7:05 p.m. Game vs. San Antonio Rampage

at i wireless Center in Moline, Illinois

Sunday, January 4th To Be Announced

Last Week's Games

Friday, December 26th - Quad City Flames 2 at Milwaukee Admirals 4

The Flames dropped a 4-2 decision on Friday night in Milwaukee. A wild third period featured a combined four goals including the game-winning tally for Admirals forward Nick Spaling. Kyle Greentree and Kris Chucko scored for Quad City in the loss. After an early feeling out process, both teams found the back of the net late in the first period. Kyle Greentree scored off a Milwaukee turnover at 15:56 of the first period. Greentree scooped up a loose puck after an Admirals defender fanned on a pass in his own zone. The Flames leading goal scorer broke in alone before netting his 15th goal of the season on a wrist shot. Milwaukee responded just 14 seconds later when Triston Grant deflected a point shot past Flames netminder Matt Keetley. The period ended with the squads tied at one. The teams skated scoreless through a second period that featured eight minor penalties and nearly eleven minutes of specialty teams play. A wild third period kicked off with a Milwaukee goal during a 5-on-3 power play. Alexander Sulzer sent a point shot through a screen and into the Flames net to give the Admirals their first lead at 2-1. Nick Spaling extended the Admirals advantage ten minutes later when he picked a rebound off the end wall and crammed it past Matt Keetley at the left wing post. The Flames responded just 20 seconds later when Kris Chucko scored on a goal-mouth scramble to slice the Milwaukee lead to one. A furious late push by Quad City was quelled when Mark Matheson scored into an empty net to set the final at 4-2 in favor of the Admirals.

Saturday, December 27th - Houston Aeros 2 at Quad City Flames 3

The Flames earned a 3-2 win over Houston on Saturday after returning home from a five-game road trip. Peter Vandermeer, Kris Chucko and David Van der Gulik scored in the win for the Flames. After a scoreless first period, the Flames captured a 2-0 lead before the midway mark of the second period. Peter Vandermeer scored when he tipped a point shot from Matt Pelech into the Houston net. The tally was Vandermeer's fourth of the season. The Flames moved in front by two goals just four minutes later when Kris Chucko scored in transition following a feed from Kyle Greentree. With the Flames in front 2-0 and carrying play through much of the period, the Aeros received a goal from an unlikely source to cut the Quad City lead in half. Mitch Love scored his first goal of the season on a wraparound chance at 14:23 of the middle period to set the score at 2-1 after two periods. The Flames opened up a two-goal lead early in the third period when Carsen Germyn found David Van der Gulik in front for his ninth goal of the year. The Aeros answered back on the power-play when Jesse Schultz sent a screened shot past Flames netminder Leland Irving. The power-play marker set off a flurry of offense for the Aeros as Houston pushed for the game-tying goal. Quad City withstood the late rally as Irving turned aside nine of the ten shots he faced in the closing frame.

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