Mallards Play Pair in Second Weekend of New Year

Published on January 3, 2005 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Quad City Mallards News Release


Moline, IL – The Mallards went 1-1-1 this weekend with a shootout loss to Fort Wayne on Thursday followed by a regulation victory over Missouri on New Year's Eve and a 4-1 defeat to Port Huron on Sunday. The team has five days off before returning to the ice on Saturday in Flint. On Sunday, the Mallards return home for a match-up with the Missouri River Otters.

Upcoming Games

· Saturday, January 8th vs. the Flint Generals at Perani Arena in Flint, MI

The Mallards visit Flint for the second time this year on Saturday. In their first visit to Flint, the Mallards staged a dramatic third period comeback before winning 4-3 in a shootout. The Generals downed the Mallards 2-1 in a shootout the last time the teams met on December 4th at The MARK. The First Capital Financial Pre-Game Show begins at 6:10 p.m. with face-off to follow at 6:35 p.m. After the game, stay tuned for the Allstate Insurance Del Newton/Christy Cox Post-Game Show.

· Sunday, January 9th vs. the Missouri River Otters at The MARK of the Quad Cities

The River Otters visit the Quad Cities for the first time this Sunday following four meetings with the Mallards in Missouri. The Mallards split the four games in Missouri including a 2-1 victory the last time the teams met on December 31st.

Upcoming Promotions

· Sunday, January 9th vs. the Missouri River Otters-The Video Games Etc. Challenge

The Video Games Etc. Challenge returns for a second season on January 9th as the Mallards host the Otters for the first time this season. Before the game (from 1-3 p.m. at The MARK), contestants will compete in an NHL Video Game Tournament. The Championship Match will be featured on the big screen during an intermission of the game vs. Missouri. The Challenge Champion will receive either a Playstation 2 or Xbox from Video Games Etc. Call the Mallards office at 309-764-7825 to register for the tournament. It's also Family Fun-Day Sunday and the Mallards are hosting a pre-game skate from 1:15-2:00 p.m.

· Friday, January 14th vs. the Missouri River Otters-Credit Union Night

A Mallards tradition continues on January 14th with Credit Union Night. The night also features free Thundersticks courtesy of The Bread Basket.

· Saturday, January 15th vs. the Elmira Jackals-Old Time Hockey Night 2 featuring Frank Pellico

Legendary Blackhawks organist Frank Pellico returns to The MARK on January 15th. Pellico has entertained Chicago fans at both the Chicago Stadium and the United Center for years. His unique style of organ music thrilled Mallards fans in his first appearance and promises to do the same during his second trip to the Quad Cities.

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 Joe Dusbabek, Jason Lehoux and Jeff Doyle along with coach Paul Gillis. Duck Talk can also be heard on Fox Sports Radio AM 1230.

Last Week (1-1-1):

Thursday, December 30 Fort Wayne 5 at Quad City 4-Shootout

Friday, December 31 Quad City 2 at Missouri 1

Sunday, January 2 Quad City 1 at Port Huron 4

This Week:

Saturday, January 8th vs. the Flint Generals

The Mallards first two meetings of the season with the Generals required a shootout to settle the game. This Saturday, the teams meet for a third time. The Generals have reacquired Jim Duhart since the teams' last meeting in Flint.

Sunday, January 9th vs. the Missouri River Otters

The Otters make the first of five visits to The MARK on Sunday. The Otters are the best defensive team in the United League allowing just 2.27 goals per game.

Standings

HOME ROAD LAST TEN STREAK

WESTERN GP W L SOP PTS PCT GF GA PIM W- L-SOP W- L-SOP W- L-SOP W- L-SOP

Fort Wayne 37 24 10 3 51 .689 140 97 853 13- 4- 0 11- 6- 3 6- 3- 1 0- 1- 0

Rockford 36 22 9 5 49 .681 114 92 1141 13- 5- 3 9- 4- 2 5- 3- 2 0- 0- 1

Missouri 33 20 10 3 43 .652 90 75 650 12- 5- 1 8- 5- 2 7- 3- 0 1- 0- 0

Quad City 32 13 15 4 30 .469 80 101 825 7- 3- 3 6-12- 1 3- 5- 2 0- 1- 0

Kansas City 35 11 22 2 24 .343 83 135 676 6- 6- 1 5-16- 1 2- 7- 1 0- 1- 0

Transactions

· Add Terry Hollinger-Activated from 7-day Injured Reserve on December 30th

· Delete Marty Magers-Traded to Rockford on December 30th.

Team Leaders

Goals 11 Jason Deskins

Assists 23 Mike Kompon

Points 33 Mike Kompon

Plus/Minus +4 Mike Kompon, Jason Deskins

Penalty Min. 129 Dave Stewart

PP Goals 4 Sergei Durdin

GW Goals 2 Marty Standish, Joe Dusbabek

SH Goals 1 Jason Deskins, Drew Otten

Shots on Goal 107 Jason Deskins

Shooting Pct. 22.2 Patrick Nadeau

Goals Against Avg. 2.65 Robert Gherson

Wins 9 Jeff Reynaert

Save Pct. .916 Robert Gherson

Last Week's Games

Thursday, December 30-Fort Wayne 5 at Quad City 4-Shootout

A back-and-fourth affair featured eight points (three goals and five assists) by the line of Mike Kompon, Jason Deskins and Jason Lehoux. Sergei Durdin also scored for the Mallards on the power play. Durdin's marker gave the Mallards a 4-3 lead with just 1:30 left in the game. Following a cross-checking call on Durdin, the Komets scored with the man advantage to even the game at four with 28 seconds left. The Komets won the game after a ten-round shootout.

Friday, December 31-Quad City 2 at Missouri 1

The Mallards downed the UHL's best defensive team on the strength of A.J. MacLean's third goal of the season and Frantisek Skladany's first professional goal. Skladany also earned an assist on MacLean's tally on his way to first star honors. Jeff Reynaert also staged a brilliant performance as the Mallards netminder stopped 35 of 36 shots including all 18 he faced in the third period.

Sunday, January 2-Quad City 1 at Port Huron 4

The Beacons jumped to a 2-0 lead inside the game's first four minutes on goals by Josh Tataryn and Trevor Edwards. Patrick Nadeau scored the lone Mallards goal as the first period expired. Nadeau's power-play marker was his second goal of 2004-05. After a scoreless second, the Beacons added third period goals by David Beauregard and Joey Sewell (into an empty net) to secure the victory.

Player of the Week

Mike Kompon is the Mallards nominee for UHL Player of the Week for a fourth consecutive week. Kompon had five points (a goal and four assists) 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 65 of 69 shots (.942 save percentage) this week while going 1-1-0 with a 2.02 goals against average.

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 are back at The MARK on Sunday, January 9th for a showdown with the Missouri River Otters. It's Family Fun-Day Sunday as the Mallards host the Otters for the first time this year. The Video Games Etc. Challenge will be at The MARK beginning with qualifying from 1-3 p.m. During the second intermission, the championship round of the tournament will be played on the big screen at The MARK. To register for the tournament, call the Mallards office at 309-764-7825. Sunday's game also features a pre-game skate from 1:15-2 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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