Gilbert, Blaze Drop Mallards 6-3

Published on November 3, 2012 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Quad City Mallards News Release


MOLINE, Ill. - David Gilbert's hat trick propelled the Bloomington Blaze to a 6-3 win over the host Quad City Mallards Saturday night.

With just 2:17 left in the third period, Gilbert completed his hat trick by burying a Tyler Gron feed from the doorstep to stretch what had been a slender one goal Bloomington lead to 5-3. One minute and 12 seconds later Jesse Dudas's empty net goal iced the win for the Blaze.

Bloomington was able to pull away late only after the Mallards had gamely tried to battle all the way back from a 4-1 second period deficit. The Mallard recovery bid began with Mickey Lang's goal from the left wing circle with only 17 seconds left in the second. At 3:59 of the third period, Derek Matheson buried a shorthanded goal from the high slot cut the gap to 4-3.

The Mallards found themselves in need of a rally after the Blaze broke loose to score four straight goals- including three in the second period. Jon Booras's wrist shot from the high slot give Bloomington a 2-1 lead at 1:59 of the second. The margin stretched to 3-1 when Gilbert jammed home his second goal of the night and the first of two in 106 seconds for the Blaze at the 8:41 mark. Bloomington was on the power play when Matthew Larke scored from the low slot at 10:27.

The evening had begun promisingly for the Mallards when Mike Stinziani converted Lang's centering pass to give Quad City a 1-0 lead at 5:05 of the first period. However, with each team down a man, Gilbert would even the score from point blank range with just over 45 seconds left in the first with what proved to be just the start of the Blaze onslaught.

The Mallards return to action against Bloomington on home ice tomorrow at 4:05 p.m. Those who take in tomorrow's rematch can receive one free youth ticket for every full-priced adult seat they purchase. Youth tickets are available for children ages 12 and under.

Tickets for tomorrow's game- as well as seats for all remaining Mallards regular season home games- are now available. Tickets can be purchased at the i wireless Center box office, at Ticketmaster outlets, through www.ticketmaster.com or through Ticketmaster charge-by-phone toll free at 1-800-745-3000. The box 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. unti the start of the second period.

2012-13 Mallards season tickets as well as the Mallards' new Partial Punch Plan are also still available. The Mallards offer ticket packages to meet any budget, including youth season tickets now available for as little at $165. The Partial Punch Plan provides flexibility and affordability- each Punch Plan punch card can be redeemed for ten tickets- whether those tickets are for ten different games, all for the same game or anything in between- subject to availability. Partial Punch Plans can be had for as little as $70 for youth 12 and under. For more ticket package information, fans can call the Mallards at 309-277-1364.

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