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Mallards Partner With U.S. Marine Corps Reserves For Teddy Bear Toss

December 10, 2009 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Quad City Mallards News Release


Moline, Ill. (December 10, 2009) - The Quad City Mallards, proud International Hockey League (IHL) affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, will team with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves to hold a Teddy Bear Toss to benefit Quad Cities Toys for Tots Sunday when the Mallards take on the Flint Generals at 4:00 p.m at the i wireless Center. Fans are encouraged to bring new, unwrapped stuffed animals to the game and toss them onto the ice after the Mallards' first goal. Teddy bears will be donated to children in need in the Quad Cities.

"Especially at this time of the year, we feel privileged to have the opportunity to work together with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and Quad Cities Toys for Tots on the Teddy Bear Toss," said Mallards Executive Vice President and General Manager Shawn Hackman. "Our fans are among the most passionate- and generous- anywhere and we're excited to give them the chance to demonstrate those qualities via Sunday's Teddy Bear Toss."

Donations other than stuffed animals will also be accepted at Sunday's game. Marines will be on hand at the i wireless Center to accept donations of other toys as well as monetary donations for Toys for Tots.

The Quad Cities U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program collects new unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year and distributes those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the Quad Cities.

Fans attending Sunday's game will also be able to purchase hot dogs at i wireless Center concession stands for just $1.50. In addition, Sunday is a Family Skate Night- fans are encouraged to bring their skates and join the Mallards on the ice after the game.

Sunday's contest is the second of two home games for the Mallards this weekend. Quad City will host Dayton tomorrow night at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets for this weekend's games and all remaining regular season Mallards home games are available at the i wireless Center box office, Ticketmaster outlets and www.ticketmaster.com or through Ticketmaster charge-by-phone toll free at 1-800-745-3000. The box office is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and on game days from 10:00 a.m. through the end of the second period.



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