Mallards Open Twentieth Season Firday

Published on October 12, 2016 under ECHL (ECHL)
Quad City Mallards News Release


MOLINE, Ill. - When the Quad City Mallards open their twentieth season Friday night at 7:05 p.m. against the Fort Wayne Komets at the iWireless Center, the evening will feature an array of special promotions, including $2 hot dogs and beers, a Mallards schedule poster giveaway and a postgame fireworks display.

The first 1,000 fans through the doors Friday evening will receive free Mallards poster schedules presented by Stoney Creek Inn.

The opener is also the Mallards' first $2 Dog/$2 Beer Friday presented by 97X. Mallards fans can enjoy hot dogs and beers from iWireless Center concession stands for just $2 not only this Friday but during all Mallards Friday home games throughout the season.

On the ice, the Mallards will kick off their twentieth campaign by donning throwback jerseys first worn by the team during the inaugural 1995-96 campaign. Those sweaters feature the original forest green, burgundy, black and gold Mallard color scheme and Mallard-head-and-hockey-stick logo.

Friday night's explosive hockey action will be followed by a postgame fireworks display outside the iWireless Center. After the fireworks, fans can head to Blackwater Jack's Saloon at Stoney Creek Inn in downtown Moline for a postgame party at which Mallards players and the Mallards' Ice Girls will be among the guests.

The Mallards have once again this season partnered with Metro to provide transit service between Augustana College and downtown Moline during all Friday home games, including opening night. As part of Metro's unlimited ride program, Augustana riders can use their Augustana ID as their fare.

The opener will be the first of a series of Mallards home games that will benefit Quad Cities area non-profit organizations. The opening night beneficiary will be Gigi's Playhouse, a one-of-a-kind achievement center for individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and the community. A portion of the proceeds from tickets for the opener purchased at the Mallards' business office or at Gigi's Playhouse in Moline will be donated to the Playhouse.

Single game tickets for all regular season home games- including the opener- are now available. Fans can purchase single game tickets in person at the iWireless Center box office, by calling TicketMaster charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000 or online at myqcmallards.net. In addition, Mallards 2016-17 season tickets remain available. Season ticket holders enjoy significant savings on the walk-up ticket price and receive a host of exclusive benefits. For more season ticket information, fans can contact the Mallards at 309-277-1364 or info@myqcmallards.net.

About the Quad City Mallards

One of the winningest teams in all of minor league hockey, the Mallards competed in the United Hockey League from 1995 through 2007; in the International Hockey League in 2009-10; and in the Central Hockey League from 2010 through 2014. The Mallards' proud history has seen them capture the UHL's Colonial Cup Championship three times (1997, 1998, 2001) and secure that league's Tarry Cup four times (1998, 2000, 2001, 2002) for the best overall regular season record. In 2001, the Mallards made professional hockey history, recording their sixth consecutive season with 50 or more wins, a feat that has yet to be matched. The iWireless Center provides a unique environment for hockey and features one-of-a-kind seating areas such as the Nest for groups and functions and the exclusive Drake Club. For more information on the Quad City Mallards or for Mallards tickets go to www.myqcmallards.net. Fans can also follow the Mallards via Twitter at twitter.com/myqcmallards and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/qcmallards.

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