Mallards Began Four Game Home Stand on Wednesday
December 18, 2006 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Quad City Mallards News Release
Moline, IL-The Mallards return to The MARK this week after going 3-1-0 on a recent four game road trip. Last Friday, Quad City beat Rockford 4-1 as Don Parsons scored his 599th and 600th career goals. On Saturday night, Port Huron snapped Quad City's seven-game unbeaten streak with a 5-2 win over the Mallards.
This week, Quad City begins a four game home stand with a Wednesday night match-up vs. Bloomington. On Friday, the Flint Generals visit The MARK for the first time this season. Saturday night, the Mallards host Fort Wayne.
Upcoming Promotions
Individual Tickets On-Sale NOW!
Individual tickets for Mallards home games are on sale now. Tickets are also available via phone at (563) 326-1111 or on-line at www.ticketmaster.com.
Phone Cards for Troops sponsored by Mel Foster, the Mallards and The MARK
Mel Foster, the Mallards and The MARK are collecting phone cards for distribution to U.S. troops serving domestically and overseas. To participate, bring a 90-minute (or more) phone card to the new Mallards Team Store at The MARK. Fans that participate will receive two Mallards tickets for the price of one. This promotion ends on Wednesday, December 20th.
Wednesday, December 20th vs. Bloomington
Mallards Carload Special
The Mallards are hosting a carload special during the team's December 20th game vs. Bloomington. For just $50 per vehicle, all fans packed into cars, buses or trucks will receive tickets to the game. Fans must use one of The MARK's parking facilities and parking is included in the admission fee. A portion of the proceeds from the Mallards Carload Special will go towards the purchase of phone cards for U.S. Military Personnel. For details or for large groups, please call the Mallards office (309-764-7825) in advance. In addition, every fan in attendance on December 20th will also be registered to win a pair of round trip airline tickets.
Friday, December 22nd vs. Flint
Casino Rock Island Christmas Hat Giveaway
The first 2,500 fans in attendance on December 22nd will receive Mallards stocking hats from Casino Rock Island.
Saturday, December 23rd vs. Fort Wayne
Swiss Valley Farms Cowbell Giveaway
On December 23rd, the first 1,500 fans that enter The MARK will receive cowbells courtesy of Swiss Valley Farms.
Upcoming Games
Wednesday, December 20th at Bloomington 7:00 p.m. at The MARK
The Mallards host Bloomington on Wednesday to kick off a four game home stand. Quad City is 2-0-1 this season vs. the PrairieThunder.
Friday, December 22nd at Flint 7:00 p.m. at The MARK
Quad City hosts the Flint Generals on Friday, it marks the first meeting of the year between the two teams.
Saturday, December 23rd at Fort Wayne 7:00 p.m. at The MARK
The Mallards continue their rivalry with Fort Wayne on Saturday. The division-leading Komets beat Quad City 3-2 in a shootout on November 3rd in the teams' only previous meeting at The MARK. The teams have split a pair of games in Fort Wayne this year. Overall, the Mallards are 1-1-1 vs. the Komets.
Individual Tickets
Individual Tickets On-Sale NOW!
Individual tickets for Mallards home games are on sale now. Tickets are also available via phone at (563) 326-1111 or on-line at www.ticketmaster.com.
Duck Talk on the Air
Duck Talk is on Fox Sports Radio AM 1230 tonight at 6:00 p.m. from the Blackbear Lounge at The Lodge. This week, Blake Stewart and David Herring join Mallards Head Coach Brian Curran and host Aaron Roof.
Last Week's Games
Friday, December 15th - Quad City 4 at Rockford 1
The Mallards beat the Hogs 4-1 on Friday in Rockford as Don Parsons netted the 600th goal of his professional career. Parsons recorded a pair of third period goals to join Joe Mullen and Joe Burton as the only American-born players in professional hockey history to net 600 goals. Brett Pilkington and Patrick Nadeau also scored while Jason Tapp turned aside 39 of the 40 shots he faced. The Hogs took a 1-0 lead on the first period's only goal by Mike Letizia. Letizia scored on a feed from Mike Doyle after the Rockford forward dug the puck off the wall behind the Mallards net. The goal was the only shot to elude Jason Tapp in a first period where the Mallards netminder faced 25 shots. In the second, the Mallards defense tightened as the team allowed just four shots on goal. The power play went to work as well and the Mallards claimed a 2-1 lead. At 2:31 of the period, Brett Pilkington sent a pass in front that deflected off an IceHog and into the Rockford net. The power-play goal was the ninth of the year for the rookie from Calgary, Alberta. The Mallards took a two-goal lead on another power-play goal at 11:47 of the second. Pilkington fed Patrick Nadeau from behind the Rockford net and the captain netted his third goal of the year to give the Mallards a 3-1 lead. In the third, Don Parsons netted a pair of goals to secure the win. The second marker of the third period for the Mallards forward was the 600th of his professional career. Parsons scored at even strength with 5:55 elapsed in the third. Then, he drove home a shot from the circle at 10:36 with the Mallards on a 5-on-3 power play to set the final at 4-1.
Saturday, December 16th - Quad City 2 at Port Huron 5
The Mallards seven-game unbeaten streak was snapped on Saturday night in Port Huron. The Flags went 3-7 on the man advantage to earn the win. Don Parsons and Nick Harloff scored the Mallards goals. The Flags took a 2-0 first period lead on power-play goals by Bobby Kukulka and Colt King. Port Huron extended their lead to 4-0 on second period tallies by Garrett Cameron and Mike Olynyk. The Mallards staged an early third period comeback on goals by Don Parsons and Nick Harloff. Parsons scored on a Mallards power play at 3:33 of the closing period. Harloff followed 52 seconds later as he blasted a point shot into the Port Huron net. The Mallards goal cut the Flag lead to 4-2, but Quad City could pull no closer. Steve Hildenbrand netted the final goal with 6:42 left to earn the win for the Flags.
Player of the Week
Don Parsons is the Mallards nominee for UHL Player of the Week. He recorded four points (two goals and two assists) in a 4-1 win over Rockford on Friday. Parsons netted his 16th goal of the year on Saturday vs. Port Huron.
Goalie of the Week
Jason Tapp is the Mallards nominee for UHL Goaltender of the Week. He stopped 39 shots in earning a win vs. Rockford on Friday. On Saturday night, he made 18 saves in a loss to Port Huron.
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- A Perfect 10: Flags Go Undefeated and Earn 10th Win in Week 10 - Port Huron Flags
- Mallards Began Four Game Home Stand on Wednesday - Quad City Mallards
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