Mallards Face Four Games in Five Days Over Holiday Weekend
November 20, 2006 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Quad City Mallards News Release
Moline, IL-The Mallards begin their busiest week of the year thus far on Wednesday at The MARK vs. Rockford. After taking Thanksgiving off, the Mallards head to Rockford on Friday for a rematch with the Hogs. Saturday night, the Mallards are back at The MARK to face Muskegon. The team will then cap the week with a Sunday trip to Kalamazoo.
Last week, the Mallards went 0-2-0 with losses to Chicago and Muskegon. On Friday at The MARK, the Hounds emerged with a 4-1 win in their first ever visit to the Quad Cities. The Mallards went to Muskegon on Saturday where they established season highs in goals (five) and power-play goals (five) in a 6-5 loss to the Fury.
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.
Wednesday, November 22nd vs. Rockford
Thanksgiving Special-All tickets just $5 courtesy of Galaxy One Marketing
On Wednesday night, all tickets are just $5 as the Mallards take on the Hogs. This special ticket discount is a Thanksgiving gift to fans from the Mallards and Galaxy One Marketing.
Saturday, November 25th vs. Muskegon
Mini-Goalie Mask Giveaway courtesy of Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center
The first 1,000 fans in attendance on Saturday, November 25th will receive a mini-porcelain replica of Mallards goaltender Jason Tapp's mask. This special giveaway is presented by the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center.
Construction Weekend built by Dick-n-Sons Lumber
Saturday, December 2nd and Sunday, December 3rd
The Mallards are offering special ticket rates to groups that are involved in the construction industry. To order your group tickets now call (309) 764-7825.
Saturday, December 2nd vs. Bloomington
Brian Curran Bobblehead courtesy of Dick-n-Sons Lumber
On Saturday, December 2nd, the first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive bobbleheads of Mallards Head Coach Brian Curran courtesy of Dick-n-Sons Lumber of Blue Grass, Iowa.
Sunday, December 3rd vs. Elmira
T-shirt Giveaway courtesy of Dick-n-Sons Lumber
The first 1,000 fans in attendance on Sunday, December 3rd will receive t-shirts celebrating Construction Weekend 2006 courtesy of Dick-n-Sons Lumber of Blue Grass, Iowa.
Make-A-Wish Fundraiser following the Mallards game vs. Elmira on Sunday, December 3rd
Following the Mallards game vs. Elmira on Sunday, December 3rd, the team is hosting a Make-A-Wish fundraiser at Old Chicago in Bettendorf. This special events features an all you can eat pizza, salad and soda buffet. Mallards players will be on hand to serve as guest bartenders. Commemorative glass will be available and fans can bid on hockey sticks designed by their favorite Mallards. Tickets for this event are $15 for adults and $10 for children with all proceeds benefiting Make-A-Wish. To purchase tickets, go to the Mallards office (1509 3rd Avenue A in downtown Moline), the Genesis Information Table during Mallards home games or Old Chicago.
The Mallards at Grand Harbor Resort in Dubuque, Iowa on Sunday, December 10th
Mallards players are headed to the Grand Harbor Resort in Dubuque on Sunday, December 10th to enjoy water park fun and meet fans. Keep checking qcmallards.com for more details on this special event.
Upcoming Games
Wednesday, November 22nd vs. Rockford 7:00 p.m. at The MARK
Friday, November 24th at Rockford 7:30 p.m. at The MetroCentre
The UHL's most intense rivalry continues with a home-and-home series sandwiched around Thanksgiving. The Mallards are still looking for their first victory this year vs. the Hogs.
Saturday, November 25th vs Muskegon 7:00 p.m. at The MARK
The Mallards host Muskegon for the first time this year on Saturday night. Quad City is 0-2-0 vs. the Fury this year after falling one goal short in a thrilling 6-5 game last week in Muskegon.
Sunday, November 26th at Kalamazoo 3:00 p.m. central time at Wings Stadium
The Mallards make their first visit to Kalamazoo on Sunday afternoon. The Wings downed the Mallards 4-1 at The MARK on November 12th in the teams' only previous meeting.
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, forwards Sean Starke, Jesse Rycroft and Justin Chwedoruk join Mallards Head Coach Brian Curran and host Aaron Roof.
Last Week's Games
Friday, November 17th - Chicago 4 at Quad City 1
The Mallards fell to 2-8-1 after suffering a 4-1 defeat to the Chicago Hounds on Friday night at The MARK. Forward Sean Starke recorded the lone Mallards goal in the loss. Four of the game's five goals were scored in the opening period. Matt Amado converted on a penalty shot after the Mallards committed a penalty during his breakaway attempt at 1:39 of the first period. The Hounds stretched the lead to 2-0 on a goal by John Spoltore at 7:08 of the opening frame. Sean Starke netted his second goal as a Mallard at 17:02 of the first period. Luke Stauffacher was denied, but Chicago netminder Marty Magers left the rebound for Jesse Rycroft. After denying Rycroft, Magers was unable to make a third save as Starke found the back of the Chicago net. The momentum gained from Starke's goal was quickly snuffed out when Justin Chwedoruk was whistled for boarding at 18:04 of the period. The Hounds converted on the man advantage opportunity as Greg Koehler scored with 0.6 seconds left on the clock. After a scoreless second, Chicago's Todd Grant netted an insurance goal with 6:23 remaining in the third.
Saturday, November 18th - Quad City 5 at Muskegon 6
A wild affair on Saturday night in Muskegon ended with the Mallards falling 6-5 to the Fury. Luke Stauffacher scored twice in the loss while the Mallards power play went 5-13. Don Parsons, Sergei Durdin and Chad Woollard recorded the other Mallards markers. The teams combined for 94 penalty minutes and 23 power-play attempts. The first period featured six goals, eight power-plays and 46 penalty minutes. The Fury jumped to a 2-0 lead on goals by Scott Barnes and Adam Smyth in the opening 2:03 of the game. Don Parsons cut the lead in half with a power-play tally five minutes into the opening frame. The goal was Parsons' sixth of the year. The Fury went on to re-claim a two-goal lead on a 5-on-3 power-play goal by Phillipe Plante. Luke Stauffacher pulled the Mallards within a single tally with his second goal of the year on a Mallards power play at 14:17. The Fury closed the period with a final minute goal by Plante. The high-scoring defenseman netted his second goal of the night with just 38 seconds left in the first. The opening frame also featured a pair of fights as Bryce Charpentier and Kelly Thomson dropped the mitts at 7:26 followed by a Brent Currie vs. Chase Trull bout just 23 seconds later. In the second period, the teams traded 5-on-3 power-play goals. Mike Watt gave the Fury a two-goal edge with his 11th marker of the year while the Mallards were down two men at 10:58 of the second. Sergei Durdin scored at 18:26 of the middle frame while the Mallards were on a 5-on-3 man advantage. Durdin's point shot was deflected high into the air before floating past a stunned Ryan Cyr and into the back of the Fury net. The Latvian-born rearguard's goal cut the Fury's lead to two at 5-3 after two periods. The third period featured a trio of power-play goals. Muskegon's Elias Godoy scored the first one at 2:13 of the final frame which opened up a three-goal Fury advantage. The Mallards battled back to cut the lead to one on power-play goals by Luke Stauffacher at 12:58 and Chad Woollard at 18:19. With just 59 seconds left, Godoy was whistled off for roughing Justin Chwedoruk. Godoy's penalty set up the Mallards 13th power-play, but Quad City could not convert.
Player of the Week
Luke Stauffacher is the Mallards nominee for UHL Player of the Week. He assisted on Sean Starke's goal on Friday and recorded two markers on Saturday vs. Muskegon.
Goalie of the Week
Jason Tapp is the Mallards nominee for UHL Goaltender of the Week. He made 24 saves on Friday and 17 stops on Saturday.
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