Flames Host Aeros, Rivermen And Hogs This Week

Published on February 4, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Abbotsford Heat News Release


Moline, IL- The Flames play three home games this week vs. West Division opponents. The week begins with a Wednesday night clash vs. the Houston Aeros. It's the third consecutive game for the Flames vs. Houston following a weekend split with the Aeros in Houston. It's also the debut of Wild Wednesday as fans can purchase upper bowl tickets for just $5 and 12-ounce draft beers for $2. On Friday, the Peoria Rivermen visit while Triple I Sports Cards gives away a special "Flames Firsts" Trading Card Set. The weekend wraps up with a game vs. the Rockford IceHogs and a visit from the San Francisco 49ers Cheerleaders presented by Diamonds on the Avenue.

Upcoming Flames Events

Flames Forum at The Blackbear Lounge at The Lodge

Monday, February 4th at 6:00 p.m.

The Flames return to The Blackbear Lounge at The Lodge tonight at 6:00 p.m. Scott Allen, Carsen Germyn, Adam Pardy and Gerry Burke will join host Aaron Roof. The show can also be heard on 93.9 FM WYEC.

Wild Wednesday featuring $5 Upper Bowl Tickets and $2 12-ounce draft beers

Wednesday, February 6th vs. Houston at 7:05 p.m.

Wild Wednesday debuts this week with upper bowl tickets for $5 and 12-ounce drafts for just $2.

"Between the Pipes" on Mediacom Connections Channel 22

Thursday, February 7th at 5:00 p.m.

The Flames weekly television program, "Between the Pipes", airs on Thursday night at 5:00 p.m. on Mediacom Connections Channel 22.

Triple I Sports Cards Inc. "Flames Firsts" Trading Card Giveaway

Scout Night

Friday, February 8th vs. Peoria at 7:05 p.m.

i wireless Center

Triple I Sports Cards is giving away a five card "Flames Firsts" Trading Card Set to fans prior to a game vs. Peoria on February 8th. The game also marks the first opportunity for fans to purchase the Quad City Flames' Inaugural Season Trading Card Set. The game also marks the Flames' Scout Night. Local boy and girl scout troops will be in attendance. To get your scouting group involved in the festivities, call the Flames Ticket Office at (309) 764-7825.

Quad City Flames Booster Club Taco Dinner

Saturday, February 9th at the Quad City Sports Center at 5:00 p.m.

The Flames Booster Club is hosting a taco dinner on Saturday night at the Quad City Sports Center. The fun begins at 5:00 p.m. and Flames players will be on hand to greet fans.

San Francisco 49ers Gold Rush Cheerleader Appearance presented by Diamond on the Avenue

Sunday, February 10th vs. Rockford at 5:05 p.m.

i wireless Center

The San Francisco 49ers Gold Rush Cheerleaders are visiting the i wireless Center courtesy of Diamonds on the Avenue on Sunday, February 10th. The cheerleading team will perform prior to the game and during the first intermission. They will also be signing autographs during the game and the second intermission.

Flames Booster Club Bus Trip

Friday, February 15th vs. Rockford at 7:30 p.m. at The Rockford Metrocentre

Fans can journey to Rockford to watch the Flames take on the Hogs on Friday, February 15th. The Flames Booster Club is organizing a bus trip to the game. Visit qcflamesboosterclub.com or stop at the Booster Club Table during home games for more information.

Hockey Across America Weekend

Bring a Friend to the Rink Day - Saturday, February 16th vs. San Antonio at 7:05 p.m.

Youth Hockey Day - Sunday, February 17th vs. San Antonio at 5:05 p.m.

i wireless Center

The Flames are participating in Hockey Across America Weekend on Saturday, February 16th and Sunday, February 17th. Saturday is "Bring a Friend to the Rink Day" as fans are offered a free ticket for every ticket they purchase at the i wireless Center Box Office. On Sunday, fans under 18 years of age will receive complimentary tickets.

Flames Teddy Bear Toss

Saturday, February 16th vs. San Antonio at 7:05 p.m.

i wireless Center

The Flames are hosting a teddy bear toss on Saturday, February 16th vs. San Antonio. Fans are encouraged to bring a stuffed bear to the game to toss on to the ice following the Flames first goal. The bears will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House, Bethany for Children and Families and Family Resources in the Quad Cities.

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 of ten or more call the Flames ticket office at (309) 764-7825.

Upcoming Games

Wednesday, February 6th vs. the Houston Aeros 7:05 p.m. at the i wireless Center in Moline, IL

The Flames face Houston for the third consecutive game. The teams split a weekend pair in Houston on February 1st and 2nd. The Flames are 2-1-0-1 in four meetings with the Aeros this year.

Friday, February 8th vs. the Peoria Rivermen 7:05 p.m. at the i wireless Center in Moline, IL

The I-74 Rivalry continues on Friday night at the i wireless Center. The Flames have gone 2-1-0-1 in their last four meetings with the Rivermen after going 0-2-0-1 in their first three games with Peoria.

Sunday, February 10th vs. the Rockford IceHogs 5:05 p.m. at the I wireless Center in Moline, IL

The IceHogs are back for their third visit to the i wireless Center. Quad City is 1-0-0-1 vs. the Hogs at the i wireless Center this year.

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 or (563) 940-6443.

Monday, February 4th 10:00 a.m. Practice at

i wireless Center

Tuesday, February 5th 10:00 a.m. Practice at

i wireless Center

Wednesday, February 6th 10:00 a.m. Pre-Game Skate at

i wireless Center

7:05 p.m. Game vs. Houston Aeros

i wireless Center

Thursday, February 7th 10:00 a.m. Practice at

i wireless Center

Friday, February 8th 10:00 a.m. Pre-Game Skate at

i wireless Center

7:05 p.m. Game vs. Peoria Rivermen

i wireless Center

Saturday, February 9th 10:00 a.m. Practice at

i wireless Center

Sunday, February 10th 5:05 p.m. Game vs. Rockford IceHogs

i wireless Center

Flames On WYEC 93.9 FM

The Flames game broadcasts can be heard on FM radio as 93.9 FM WYEC will carry all 80 games, all playoff appearances and the Flames weekly radio show. This week's games will be preceded by the Hayman's Ace Hardware Pre-Game Show beginning 25 minutes prior to face-off. After the game, stay tuned for the Kinetic Fitness Post-Game Show. The Flames Forum returns to the air tonight at 6:00 p.m.

Last Week's Games

Friday, February 1st - Quad City Flames 4 at Houston Aeros 3 Shootout

The Flames kicked off the post All-Star Game portion of their 2007-08 schedule with a 4-3 shootout win over Houston on Friday night. Krys Kolanos scored twice while Grant Stevenson added a solo marker to extend his scoring streak to 12 games. Krys Kolanos scored the only goal of the opening period to give Quad City a 1-0 lead after 20 minutes. Kolanos received a cross-ice feed from Carsen Germyn and buried a chance from near the bottom of the right wing circle for his 19th goal of the year. The Aeros kicked off a five-goal second period with a goal by Marco Rosa at 1:56 of the middle frame. Rosa took a feed off the wall from Adrian Foster and deposited the goal for his fourth tally of the year. Kolanos put the Flames back in front with his 20th on a blast from between the right wing circle and the blueline at 7:01 of the second period. Kolanos' tally began a stretch where the teams combined for four goals in four minutes and 53 seconds. Grant Stevenson netted his 25th goal of the year during a Flames power play at 9:55 of the second. Stevenson's tally put the Flames in front 3-1 before a pair of Aeros goal tied the game at the end of two. Peter Kalus scored on a feed from the end wall by Ryan Hamilton to cut the Flames lead to one. Adrian Foster tied the game 1:46 later when he netted his 11th goal of the season. The wild second frame ended with the game knotted a three. Stevenson recorded a goal and an assist in the middle frame to extend his scoring streak to 12 games. The Flames forward has 22 points (13 goals and nine assists) during the streak. After a scoreless third period and overtime, the teams headed to a shootout. Tomi Maki scored in the second round, and Krys Kolanos scored in the third frame to give Quad City a 2-0 edge after three rounds. Marco Rosa scored in the fourth round to extend the shootout, but Matt Keetley stopped the final Aeros shooter to earn the Flames a 4-3 victory. .

Saturday, February 2nd - Quad City Flames 1 at Houston Aeros 3

The Flames finished off a five game road trip with a heartbreaking 3-1 loss to Houston on Saturday night. Krys Kolanos scored with just 2:13 left to tie the game, but the Aeros scored twice in the final 1:08 to secure the victory. The teams will face off again on Wednesday at the i wireless Center in the third match of a three game set. The Aeros claimed a 1-0 lead in the first period when Peter Olvecky scored on a goal-mouth scramble during a Houston power play. Brandon Rogers earned the lone assist on the tally which held up as the only goal of the opening period. The teams skated scoreless through the second period and the first 17:47 of the third before exploding for a combined three goals in the final 2:13. Krys Kolanos started the offensive outburst by scoring his 21st goal of the season from a sharp angle to tie the game at one. Grant Stevenson drew the lone assist on the goal to extend his scoring streak to 13 games, the third longest scoring streak in the league this year. Kolanos' goal quieted a rowdy Houston crowd, but Marco Rosa brought them back to their feet with a goal just 65 seconds later. Rosa scored his fifth goal of the season on a goal-mouth scramble with 1:08 left in regulation. The Aeros added an empty netter as Joel Ward scored as time expired to set the final at 3-1.

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