Mallards Drop Bloomington 4-2

Published on December 12, 2012 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Quad City Mallards News Release


BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (December 12, 2012) - Anthony Perdicaro snapped a 2-2 tie early in the third period and John Murray made 39 saves as the Quad City Mallards defeated the host Bloomington Blaze 4-2 Wednesday.

Perdicaro redirected home a centering pass from Matt Duffy- who had two assists- to give the Mallards their second lead of the day at 3:11 of the third. The Mallards protected the one goal advantage until Mickey Lang's shorthanded empty net goal clinched the win with just over two seconds left in the game.

The Mallards had first moved in front by overturning a 1-0 deficit with back-to-back second period goals. Matt Boyd tied the game at one by sweeping home a rebound at 4:09 of the second. At 10:03, Mike Hellyer's close range power play goal gave the Mallards a 2-1 lead. However, just over five minutes later, the Blaze rebounded to even the score at two with a power play goal of its own. Travis Granbois jammed in the equalizer at the 15:06 mark of the second.

The Blaze, in fact, scored both of its goals on the man advantage. Bloomington was also on the power play when Matt Larke buried a rebound to give the Blaze a 1-0 lead with just four tenths of a second left in the first period, but, undaunted after surrendering that goal just before the horn, the Mallards would battle back for the win.

The Mallards return to action on the road against the Rapid City Rush Friday night at 8:05 p.m. The Mallards next play at home Friday, December 21 at 7:05 p.m. against the Tulsa Oilers.

Tickets for the December 21 game- as well as seats for all remaining Mallards regular season home games- can be purchased in person at the i wireless Center ticket office, at Ticketmaster outlets, through www.ticketmaster.com or through Ticketmaster charge-by-phone toll free at 1-800-745-3000. The ticket 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. until 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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