Lanny Gare Rejoins Mallards
January 9, 2004 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Quad City Mallards News Release
Moline, IL â Rookie forward Lanny Gare, who was called up to the American Hockey League's Hershey Bears on Dec. 15, has rejoined the Mallards after being assigned by Hershey, a Quad City affiliate. Mallards President/General Manager Howard Cornfield made the announcement today. Gare is expected in uniform when the Mallards play at Fort Wayne tonight.
With Hershey, Gare set up the game-winning overtime goal in his first game on Dec. 19. It turned out to be his only point in nine games with the Bears. He had nine shots on goal and six penalty minutes.
In his first stint with the Mallards, Gare scored 11 points, on three goals and eight assists, in 16 games. Two of his three goals were game-winners. He had 33 shots on goal along with a +3 plus/minus rating. A 25-year-old native of Vernon, British Columbia, Gare began the season in rookie camp with the National Hockey League's Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. He then participated in training camp with Hershey.
Gare was a finalist for the 2003 Hobey Baker Award, given to the top collegiate player in the U.S. each year. He was named second team All-America following his senior season at University of New Hampshire, where he helped lead the Wildcats to a second straight appearance in the NCAA Frozen Four. He was named as the Wildcats' top offensive player, as well as being selected the top defensive forward for the second straight year.
Gare is a nephew of former NHL star Danny Gare. Danny played 13 seasons, scoring 354 goals for Buffalo, Detroit, and Edmonton. He scored 50 goals for the Sabres in 1975-76 and 56 goals for Buffalo in 1979-80.
The Mallards take on the defending Colonial Cup champion Komets at 7:05 p.m. (Central time) tonight in Fort Wayne. The pre-game show on Fox Sports Radio 1230 (WFXN-AM) and www.qcmallards.com gets underway at 6:35 p.m. The Mallards return home for Fairfield Inn Patrick Nadeau Bobblehead Night, Saturday at 7:00 p.m. against the Missouri River Otters. The first 4,000 fans will receive a free Patrick Nadeau bobblehead doll, courtesy of Fairfield Inn.
Then, it's Iowa Wireless Family Fun-Day Sunday, featuring a special appearance by Scooby Doo and Shaggy. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. for the film "Freaky Friday" on the big screen. Open skating is from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. The first 2,500 kids 15 and under receive free Mallards posters, courtesy of Grand Harbor Resort & Waterpark. Game time is 4:00 p.m. against the Rockford IceHogs.
Good seats are available for both home games this weekend! Tickets are on sale at The MARK box office, at all Ticketmaster locations, by phone at (563) 326-1111, and online by following the Tickets link at www.qcmallards.com. For more information, call the Mallards at (309) 764-PUCK or visit www.qcmallards.com.
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