Flames Win Two Of Three In Opening Leg Of Trip

Published on January 28, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Abbotsford Heat News Release


Moline, IL- The Flames won two of three outings last week to open a five game road trip. Quad City beat Rochester 4-1 and shutout Hamilton 4-0 before suffering a 2-1 loss in Toronto on Saturday afternoon. Grant Stevenson recorded points in all three games to extend his franchise record scoring streak to 11 games. The Spruce Grove, Alberta native has 20 points (12 goals and eight assists) during the streak.

This week, the Flames visit Houston for the first time. The team will play Friday and Saturday night vs. the Aeros at the Toyota Center in Houston. Quad City is unbeaten (1-0-0-1) in two home meetings with the Aeros this season.

Upcoming Flames Events

"Between the Pipes" on Mediacom Connections Channel 22

Thursday, January 31st 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.

Road Game Viewing Party at Bleacher Bums in Davenport and Parkside Grill and Lounge in Moline

Friday, February 1st vs. Houston at 7:35 p.m.

Saturday, February 2nd vs. Houston at 7:35 p.m.

The Flames invite fans to follow the team on the road via b2 Viewing Parties at Bleacher Bums in Davenport or Parkside Grill and Lounge in Moline. Drink specials will be offered at both locations. Fans in attendance at Bleacher Bums can purchase $5 domestic pitchers or buckets of beer for $12. Bleacher Bums is located at 3811 N. Harrison Street in Davenport, across the street from Lujack's. Parkside Grill and Lounge is located at 2307 5th Avenue in Moline.

Flames Forum at The Blackbear Lounge at The Lodge

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

Flames Forum will not air on January 28th due to the AHL All-Star Break. The Flames return to The Blackbear Lounge at The Lodge on Monday, February 4th at 6:00 p.m. The show can also be heard on 93.9 FM WYEC.

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.

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.

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

Friday, February 1st vs. the Houston Aeros 7:35 p.m. at Toyota Center in Houston, TX

Saturday, February 2nd vs. the Houston Aeros 7:35 p.m. at Toyota Center in Houston, TX

The Flames make their first ever visit to Houston this weekend. The teams have met twice in the Quad Cities with the Flames going 1-0-0-1 in the first two games.

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, January 28th AHL All-Star Break

Tuesday, January 29th AHL All-Star Break

Wednesday, January 30th 10:00 a.m. Practice at

i wireless Center

Thursday, January 31st Travel Day

Friday, February 1st 11:15 a.m. Pre-Game Skate at Houston

7:35 p.m. Game vs. Houston Aeros

Toyota Center in Houston, TX

Saturday, February 2nd 11:15 a.m. Pre-Game Skate at Houston

7:35 p.m. Game vs. Houston Aeros

Toyota Center in Houston, TX

Sunday, February 3rd Travel Day

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

Wednesday, January 23rd - Quad City Flames 4 at Rochester Americans 1

Goals early (by Warren Peters and Grant Stevenson) and late (by Tomi Maki and Cam Cunning) propelled Quad City to a 4-1 victory over Rochester on Wednesday night by Blue Cross Arena. Peters netted his ninth to start the scoring while Stevenson added his team-leading 23rd goal of the year later in the first. Maki and Cunning finished the job by scoring in the third. The Flames finished the first with a 2-0 lead following goals by Warren Peters and Grant Stevenson in the opening frame. Peters scored on a feed from Brandon Prust at 5:29 of the first period. Stevenson followed with a power-play goal at 12:12 of the first. The tally extended Stevenson's franchise record point streak to nine games while also extending his goal scoring streak to four straight games. The goal was Stevenson's 14th power-play tally, good for a tie for first in the league in man advantage markers. The Amerks built momentum in the second period when a Cam Cunning goal was disallowed. Rochester capitalized on the second wind to cut the Flames lead to one. Stefan Meyer scored the only goal of the middle frame when he converted during a Rochester power play to make it a 2-1 game after 40 minutes. A hard fought third ended with Tomi Maki scoring on a penalty shot and Cam Cunning adding an empty netter to open up a 4-1 final in favor of the Flames. The Flames were awarded a penalty shot when Rochester netminder Adam Dennis attempted to thwart a Kris Chucko chance after the sixth attacker had already replaced him on the ice. Maki took the penalty shot and scored for the first penalty shot goal in franchise history. Cunning added an empty net goal 50 seconds later to set the final at 4-1.

Friday, January 25th - Quad City Flames 4 at Hamilton Bulldogs 0

The Flames recorded their second shutout of the year behind a 26-save performance by Curtis McElhinney on Friday night in Hamilton. Krys Kolanos powered the offense with a pair of goals while Carsen Germyn and Derek Couture added solo markers in the 4-0 win. The Flames scored the only goal of the opening period when Carsen Germyn found Krys Kolanos in the right wing circle. Kolanos wired a shot past Hamilton netminder Carey Price for his 17th goal of the year. The goal extended Kolanos' scoring streak to five games. He has six points (two goals and four assists) during the streak. The Flames tacked on another pair in the second period. Carsen Germyn netted his sixth goal of the year following a tick-tack-toe passing sequence. Tim Hambly worked the puck from the left-wing point down to the half wall for Grant Stevenson. Stevenson flipped a pass into the slot for Germyn, who powered home a slap shot for his sixth goal of the year. The Flames followed that by scoring a goal with just 13 seconds left in the middle frame. David Van der Gulik worked the puck off the Hamilton end wall and found Derek Couture in front who netted his fifth goal of the season to put the Flames up by a trio of goals. Kolanos struck again for his second goal of the night at 13:37 of the closing frame. Kolanos scored on a cross crease feed from Grant Stevenson during a 4-on-3 Flames power play. McElhinney endured his busies period in the closing frame as he turned aside 13 Bulldogs shots to preserve his second shutout of the season.

Saturday, January 26th - Quad City Flames 1 at Toronto Marlies 2

The Flames finished the Eastern half of their five game road trip with a 2-1 loss to the Toronto Marlies on Saturrday at Ricoh Coliseum. Grant Stevenson netted the lone Flames goal to extend his scoring streak to 11 games. Stevenson has 20 points (12 goals and eight assists) during the streak. Toronto took a 1-0 lead on a first period goal by defenseman Jay Harrison. Harrison was serving a penalty for slashing when Robbie Earl began a rush through neutral ice. Harrison escaped the box and joined Earl to create a 2-on-1 break for the Marlies. Earl fed Harrison who netted his sixth goal of the year to give the Marlies a 1-0 lead after 20 minutes. The Flames tied the game when Grant Stevenson netted the lone goal of the middle period. During a 4-on-3 Flames power play, Stevenson received a feed from Hambly at the Marlies goal line. The Flames sniper stickhandled along the Marlies goal line before beating Toronto netminder Josh Pogge for his 24th goal of the year. The tally was Stevenson's league-leading 15th goal of the season on the man advantage. Pogge held his team in the game in the third. The Marlies netminder denied Krys Kolanos and Warren Peters on point-blank chances, and also received some good fortune as scoring chances hopped over the sticks of David Van der Gulik and Eric Nystrom at points in the period. Jeremy Williams netted the game-winner for the Marlies with his 11th goal of the year at 16:16 of the final frame. Williams jetted through neutral ice before beating Flames netminder Curtis McElhinney with a blast from the top of the left wing circle. could not net the equalizer before falling to 18-17-2-5 on the season.

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