Mallards Outlast Rapid City in Shootout 3-2

Published on November 18, 2012 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Quad City Mallards News Release


MOLINE, Ill. (November 18, 2012) - Obi Aduba, Mickey Lang and Mike Stinziani converted penalty shots while Quad City Mallard goaltender John Murray stonewalled the Rapid City Rush as the host Mallards outlasted Rapid City 3-2 in a shootout Sunday.

After making 23 saves in regulation and overtime, Murray stopped all three Rush penalty shots he faced while Aduba buried the first Quad City shootout chance, Lang doubled the lead in the third round and Stinziani clinched the win by snapping the puck home in round four.

Overtime and the shootout proved necessary after the Rush's Damian Surma raced in through the right wing circle to erase a 2-1 Mallard lead with just over six minutes left in regulation. Mike Hellyer had given the Mallards that lead by rifling the puck in under the crossbar from the left wing circle at 7:03 of the third period.

It was the Mallards who battled from behind earlier in the evening when Bob Preece tied the game at one while toppling in the slot at 15:18 of the second period. The Rush had grabbed the game's opening goal while shorthanded when Jared Brown finished off a 2-on-1 give-and-go with Scott Wray at 10:17 of the first period.

The Mallards return to action Wednesday night on the road against the Fort Worth Brahmas. The Mallards next play at home Saturday night at 7:05 p.m. against the Tulsa Oilers. Fans can purchase four lower bowl seats for that game for just $40- a savings of better than $30 off the regular walk-up ticket price. In addition, hot dogs will be available for just $1 on Saturday evening.

Tickets for Saturday night's 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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