Mallards Beat Mechanics in Shootout to Improve to 2-0-0
Published on October 22, 2005 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Quad City Mallards News Release
After trailing most of the game, the Mallards struck twice in the third period on their way to a 4-3 shootout win over Motor City. The line of Chad Woollard, Patrick Nadeau and Anthony Blumer combined for eight points on the evening in propelling the Mallards to their second win in as many nights. Jason Tapp earned his second victory of the year after stopping 30 shots in regulation and making four saves in the shootout.
Motor City's Chris Gignac scored his first goal of the season 6:08 into the opening period to stake the Mechanics to a 1-0 lead. The Mallards evened the game 6:06 later when Chad Woollard scored his first goal of the evening on the power play. Motor City reclaimed the lead with 6:29 left in the first on a goal by Adam Edinger.
In the second period, Motor City extended their lead to 3-1 when Konstantin Kalmikov tallied with just 39 seconds left in the frame.
In the third period, the Mallards mounted a comeback that left the crowd of 5,561 in hysterics. Halfway through the period, Woollard scored his second goal of the game. Just 2:18 after Woollard's marker, Blumer scored his first professional goal to tie the game at three. After 7:37 of scoreless hockey, the game headed to a shootout.
In the extra frame, Nadeau and Woollard scored while Tapp stopped four of five Motor City shooters to earn the win.
The Mallards return to the ice on Friday for a showdown with the Flint Generals. Game time is 7:00 p.m. at The MARK. It's a Happy Joe's Puck N Pizza Package Friday. For $65 fans will receive four lower bowl tickets and a two-topping pizza from Happy Joe's. For $45 fans will receive four upper bowl tickets and a two-topping pizza from Happy Joe's. This special offer is available exclusively at The MARK box office. Individual tickets are available via Ticketmaster at 563-326-1111 or on-line at Ticketmaster.com. Individual tickets are also available at The MARK box office.
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