Mallards Make First Trip to Kalamazoo
December 20, 2004 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Quad City Mallards News Release
Moline, IL â The Mallards beat Kansas City on Saturday night to move to 12-12-3 on the season. The Mallards went 1-2-0 last week with the win in Kansas City and a home loss to Port Huron and a road loss to Missouri. This week, the Mallards are in Kalamazoo for a game vs. the Wings. Following the holidays, the Mallards are back on home ice for a showdown with the Fort Wayne Komets.
Upcoming Games
· Wednesday, December 22nd, 6:00 p.m. (Central Time) vs. the Kalamazoo Wings
The Mallards take to the ice for their last game before Christmas on Wednesday in Kalamazoo. The teams have not met this year. Last season, the Mallards won five of nine meetings with the Wings. All-time, the Mallards hold a 23-13-3 mark vs. the Wings. The First Capital Financial Pre-Game Show starts at 5:35 p.m. from Kalamazoo. After the game, stay tuned for the Allstate Insurance Del Newton/Christy Cox Post-Game Show.
· Sunday, December 26th, 3:00 p.m. vs. the Fort Wayne Komets at The MARK
It's Genesis Stick Giveaway Night! The Mallards and Genesis are teaming up to give away 2,500 hockey sticks to fans that attend the Mallards game with Fort Wayne. The match-up marks the third meeting of the year between the two squads with each team winning once in the previous contests. Tickets are available at The MARK box office or via Ticketmaster at (563) 326-1111.
Upcoming Promotions
· December 26th vs. Fort Wayne-Genesis Stick Giveaway
On December 26th, the Mallards and Genesis are giving away 2,500 hockey sticks to fans that attend the Mallards game vs. the Fort Wayne Komets. Game time is 3:00 p.m. as the Mallards host a post-holiday showdown with the Komets. Tickets are available at The MARK box office or via Ticketmaster at (563) 326-1111.
· December 30th vs. Fort Wayne-Casino Rock Island Voodoo Doll Giveaway
On December 30th, the Mallards host Fort Wayne. "Kometko" Voodoo Dolls will be given away to the first 3,000 fans courtesy of Casino Rock Island and the Mallards. Tickets are available at The MARK box office or via Ticketmaster at (563) 326-1111.
Duck Talk
Tonight, the Mallards are back at The Blackbear Lounge at The Lodge for Duck Talk beginning at 7 p.m. This week's guests are Marty Standish, Dave Stewart and Justin Brown along with coach Paul Gillis. Duck Talk can also be heard on Fox Sports Radio AM 1230.
Last Week (1-2-0):
Wednesday, December 15 Port Huron 3 at Quad City 0
Friday, December 17 Quad City 1 at Missouri 2
Saturday, December 18 Quad City 4 at Kansas City 1
This Week:
Wednesday, December 22nd vs. the Kalamazoo Wings
The Mallards meet Kalamazoo for the first time this year on Wednesday at Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo. Yannick Capentier leads the Wings in scoring with 25 points (10 goals and 15 assists) in 27 games.
Sunday, December 26th vs. the Fort Wayne Komets at The MARK of the Quad Cities
The Mallards and Komets meet for the third time this year on Sunday at The MARK. The Mallards dropped a Thanksgiving showdown with the Komets on November 25th in Fort Wayne. Quad City rebounded to beat the Komets 4-1 on November 27th at The MARK.
Transactions
· Add Colin Peters-Reassigned from the Chicago Wolves (AHL)-Dec. 18
· Delete Colin Peters-Assigned to the Chicago Wolves (AHL)-Dec. 17
· Add Mike Burgoyne-Activated from Injured Reserve-Dec. 17
Team Leaders
Goals 9 Jason Deskins
Assists 17 Mike Kompon
Points 24 Mike Kompon
Plus/Minus +7 Justin Brown
Penalty Min. 109 Dave Stewart
PP Goals 3 Sergei Durdin, Jason Lehoux, Dave Stewart
GW Goals 2 Marty Standish, Joe Dusbabek
SH Goals 1 Jason Deskins, Drew Otten
Shots on Goal 90 Mike Kompon
Shooting Pct. 16.7 Jason Lehoux, Patrick Nadeau
Goals Against Avg. 2.98 Jeff Reynaert
Wins 8 Jeff Reynaert
Save Pct. .889 Jeff Reynaert
Last Week's Games
Wednesday, December 15-Port Huron 3 at Quad City 0
The Beacons seized a 3-0 lead just past the midway point of the second period before the game's final period and a half went scoreless. Trevor Edwards, Gabriel Proulx and Joe Sewell scored in the Beacons victory.
Friday, December 17-Quad City 1 at Missouri 2
The Mallards suffered a heartbreaking defeat on Friday in Missouri. The Otters claimed a 1-0 lead after two periods despite being outplayed by the Mallards. Patrick Nadeau tied the game at one with his first goal of the season at the 8:03 mark of the third. Missouri's Justin Quenneville won the game by poking a rebound past Jeff Reynaert with 4:54 left in the game.
Saturday, December 18-Quad City 4 at Kansas City 1
A pair of Mike Kompon goals sparked the offense as the Mallards captured a 4-1 win over Kansas City. Drew Otten started the scoring with his sixth marker of the year at 5:23 of the first period. Kompon recorded his first goal seven minutes later to give the Mallards a 2-0 lead. Bill Zalba's power-play goal 6:56 into the second cut the Mallards lead to one. The Mallards answered back with two power-play goals of their own (Jason Lehoux and Kompon) to secure the 4-1 win.
Player of the Week
Mike Kompon is the Mallards nominee for UHL Player of the Week for a second consecutive week. Kompon had two goals and an assist in the Mallards three games last week.
Goaltender of the Week
Jeff Reynaert is the Mallards nominee for UHL Goaltender of the Week. Reynaert stopped 86 of 92 shots for a .934 save percentage on the week. The Mallards netminder also recorded a 2.01 goals against average in three appearances.
Tickets on sale now!
Tickets for all Mallards home games are available at The MARK box office or via phone at (563) 326-1111. The Mallards return home on Sunday, December 26th to face the Fort Wayne Komets on Genesis Stick Giveaway Night. Game time is 3:00 p.m.
On The Air
All Mallards games can be heard on Fox Sports Radio AM 1230. The First Capital Financial Pre-Game Show begins 25 minutes before the opening face off. After the game, stay tuned for the Allstate Insurance Del Newton/ Christy Cox post-game show.
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