Mallards Continue Busy February with Three-Game Weekend
Published on February 5, 2007 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Quad City Mallards News Release
Moline, IL-The Mallards opened a busy February slate with a pair of home ice victories last weekend. Quad City beat Flint 9-3 on Friday while setting a new season high in goals scored. On Saturday night, the Mallards handed Port Huron a 5-1 defeat.
This weekend, the Mallards head to Bloomington for a Friday night showdown with the PrairieThunder. Saturday night, the team returns to The MARK to face the Flint Generals. Quad City wraps up the week with a Sunday afternoon re-match with the PrairieThunder.
During Sunday's game, Mallards captain Patrick Nadeau is scheduled to assume the top spot on the Mallards All-Time Games Played List. The Vanier, Quebec native has played 435 games in a Mallards sweater entering this weekend.
Upcoming Promotions
"Between The Pipes" on Mediacom Connections Channel 22
The Mallards weekly television show will air on Thursday night at 5 p.m. on Mediacom Connections Channel 22.
Mallards Visit to Bishop's Buffet
The Mallards will be at Bishop's Buffet's Southpark Mall location in Moline on Tuesday night from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Mathieu Wathier and Zach Sikich will be on hand to meet fans and sign autographs.
Illinois Quad City Chamber Night
Saturday, February 10th vs. Flint
Members of the Illinois Quad City Chamber are invited to The MARK for just $10. Details are available via phone at (309) 764-7825.
Post-Game Party at Old Chicago and a Post-Game Skate at The MARK
Plus Neo Computers Belly Flop for a Lap Top
Sunday, February 11th vs. Bloomington
Patrick Nadeau is on pace to move into first on the Mallards All-Time Games Played List this Sunday afternoon. During the first intermission, the Neo Computers Belly Flop for a Lap Top will continue. After the game, the Mallards are hosting a post-game party at Old Chicago in Bettendorf. Other Mallards players will be at The MARK for a post-game skate with fans.
Individual Tickets On-Sale NOW!
Individual tickets for Mallards home games are on sale now at The MARK box office. Tickets are also available via phone at (563) 326-1111 or on-line at www.ticketmaster.com.
Group Tickets are Available
To make your group of ten or more a part of Mallards hockey, call the team ticket office at (309) 764-7825.
Upcoming Games
Friday, February 9th at Bloomington 7:05 p.m. in Bloomington
The Mallards look to remain unbeaten vs. the expansion PrairieThunder. Quad City is 5-0-1 this year vs. Bloomington.
Saturday, February 10th vs. Flint 7:00 p.m. at The MARK
The Generals return to The MARK on Saturday. Quad City is 3-0-0 vs. Flint this year and has outscored Flint 23-9 in their head-to-head meetings.
Sunday, February 11th vs. Bloomington 3:00 p.m. at The MARK
The Mallards host their fourth Sunday afternoon matinee of the year this week at The MARK.
Individual Tickets
Individual Tickets On-Sale NOW!
Individual tickets for Mallards home games are on sale now. Tickets are available at The MARK box office, via phone at (563) 326-1111 or on-line at www.ticketmaster.com.
Group Tickets
Group Tickets are Available Via the Mallards Ticket Office!
To make your group of ten or more a part of Mallards hockey, call the Mallards Ticket Office at (309) 764-7825. Groups are eligible for great discounts and special prizes!
Duck Talk on the Air
Duck Talk is back at The Blackbear Lounge at The Lodge tonight. Mallards Brett Pilkington, Andrei Lupandin and Zach Sikich join host Aaron Roof and Mallards Head Coach Brian Curran. The show begins at 6:00 p.m. at The Blackbear Lounge at The Lodge. Duck Talk can also be heard on Fox Sports Radio AM 1230.
Last Week's Games
Friday, February 2nd - Flint 3 at Quad City 9
The Mallards set a new season high with nine goals in a 9-3 victory over Flint on Friday night at The MARK. Justin Chwedoruk recorded his first hat trick of the year in the win. Quad City jumped out to a 2-0 lead on first period power-play goals by Andrei Lupandin and Patrick Nadeau. The Generals sliced the Mallards lead in half on a late tally by Jeff Zehr. In the second, Quad City took control of the contest with four unanswered goals. Luke Stauffacher, Justin Chwedoruk and Travis Granbois all scored before Patrick Nadeau netted his second of the night at 16:39 of the middle frame. The Mallards began the third period holding a 6-1 edge. Jordan Fox scored the second Flint goal just under three minutes into the final frame. Fox's goal was followed by another trio of Mallards markers as Chwedoruk sandwiched a pair of goals around a Stauffacher tally. Stauffacher's third period goal was his third shorthanded tally of the season. Flint's Terry Marchant added one more to his team's cause with 5:36 left in the game to set the final at 9-3.
Saturday, February 3rd - Port Huron 1 at Quad City 5
The Mallards earned a 5-1 win over the Flags on Saturday night after falling behind 1-0 after one period. Flags forward Mark Cadotte netted his seventh goal of the year with 1:59 left in the opening period to give Port Huron a 1-0 lead. In the second period, the Mallards stormed back on the strength of three unanswered goals. Nick Harloff scored with 4:42 gone in the middle period. Sergei Durdin gave the Mallards the lead at 2-1 with his fifth goal of the year at 12:03 of the frame. Justin Chwedoruk netted the third Mallards goal of the second period. It marked Chwedoruk's fourth marker of the weekend. In the third period, the Mallards extended their lead to 5-1 on early period goals by Brett Pilkington and Luke Stauffacher.
Player of the Week
Justin Chwedoruk is the Mallards nominee for UHL Player of the Week. He recorded a hat trick and an assist on Friday night vs. Flint. He followed up that performance with a four-point night (a goal and three assists) on Saturday vs. Port Huron.
Goalie of the Week
Jason Tapp is the Mallards nominee for UHL Goaltender of the Week. He made 34 saves in earning his 17th win of the year on Friday night. On Saturday vs. Port Huron, he stopped 33 shots in a 5-1 victory over the Flags.
International Hockey League 2 Stories from February 5, 2007
- Komet St. Pierre snags Goaltender of the Week for third straight week - Fort Wayne Komets
- Rennette earns weekly team honor - Bloomington PrairieThunder
- Chicago Hounds Weekly Notes - Chicago Hounds
- Fight Night Returns to Wings Stadium in March - Kalamazoo Wings
- A Valentine's Gift to Remember - Kalamazoo Wings
- Chwedoruk Named UHL Player of the Week - Quad City Mallards
- UHL announces weekly award winners - IHL 2
- Kalamazoo Wings Week in Review - Kalamazoo Wings
- Odom joins UHL staff - IHL 2
- Flags Hit Highs and Lows in First Week of February - Port Huron Flags
- Mallards Continue Busy February with Three-Game Weekend - Quad City Mallards
- Hot Komets ride win streak to seven games - Fort Wayne Komets
- IceHogs topple best from the East - Rockford IceHogs
- Generals Weekly Recap - Flint Generals
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