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Mallards Play Three Games in Three Nights in Coming Week

March 20, 2006 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Quad City Mallards News Release


Moline, IL-The Mallards face the Kalamazoo Wings and Rockford IceHogs at The MARK this week. Between the Friday face-off with the Wings and Sunday's game vs. the Hogs, the team will travel to Flint to take on the Generals.

Last week, the Mallards went 1-2-0 as they defeated Port Huron 7-3 to kick off the week followed by back-to-back losses to Muskegon. On Saturday, the Mallards dropped a 5-3 decision in Muskegon followed by a 1-0 loss at home to the Fury.

Upcoming Promotions

Friday, March 24th vs. the Kalamazoo Wings 7:00 p.m. at The MARK

Old Time Hockey Night presented by John Deere featuring Chicago Blackhawks Organist Frank Pellico and Quad City Youth Hockey Night

All tickets for Friday's Old Time Hockey Night will be sold at a special discounted rate compliments of John Deere. The Mallards welcome Frank Pellico back to The MARK. The legendary Chicago Blackhawks organist will be on hand to entertain fans on Old Time Hockey Night as the Mallards host the Kalamazoo Wings. Youth hockey players from the Quad City Hockey Association will also be introduced to the crowd during an intermission.

Sunday, March 26th vs. the Rockford IceHogs 1:00 p.m. at The MARK

Fareway and Swiss Valley Farms Day plus the Muscular Dystrophy Association Hog Roast on the plaza next door to The Riverhouse Presented by Wiebler's Harley Davidson, WQAD, Dwyer & Michaels (Q106.5 FM), Miller, Pepsi, Wonder Bread and Kitchen Cooked

Fans in attendance will receive coupons from Swiss Valley Farms and Fareway. Before their game vs. Rockford, the Mallards are hosting a Pre-Game Hog Roast with proceeds benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The hog roast begins at 11:30 a.m. Cost is $5 for a sandwich, baked beans, a bag of Kitchen Cooked potato chips and a Pepsi product. Miller products will be available for an additional fee. The Hog Roast is presented by Wiebler's Harley Davidson, WQAD, Dwyer & Michaels (Q106.5 FM), Miller, Pepsi-AD Huesing, Wonder Bread and Kitchen Cooked.

Season Ticket Holder Buddy Nights

The final Mallards "Buddy Night" of 2005-06 is scheduled for April 14th vs. Richmond. On this special night, season ticket holders will receive a voucher for one free upper bowl ticket for every ticket they hold. These seats can be upgraded to lower bowl tickets for just $5.

Season Ticket Holder Buddy Nights for 2005-06

Friday, April 14th vs. Richmond

Upcoming Games

Friday, March 24th vs. the Kalamazoo Wings 7:00 p.m. at The MARK

The Wings visit The MARK for the last time during this regular season on Friday night. The Wings are the UHL's third ranked squad with 94 points through 64 games.

Saturday, March 25th vs. the Flint Generals 6:35 p.m. central time at Perani's Arena in Flint, Michigan

The Mallards head to Flint for their 35th road game of 2005-06. On the season, Quad City is 2-1-0 in Flint and 3-2-1 overall vs. the Generals.

Sunday, March 26th vs. the Rockford IceHogs 1:00 p.m. at The MARK

The Hogs make their last trip to The MARK for the 2005-06 regular season. This is the twelfth installment of one of the fiercest UHL rivalries of 2005-06.

Individual Tickets

Mallards individual tickets are available at The MARK box office and at all Ticketmaster outlets by phone at (563) 326-1111 or on the web at www.ticketmaster.com.

Mallards on the Air

The Maroon Mortgage Pre-Game Show is on the air 25 minutes prior to face-off on Fox Sports Radio AM 1230. During the intermissions, stay tuned for the Swiss Valley Farms Intermission Report. After the game, the All-State Insurance Christy Cox Post-Game Show will air.

Last Week's Games

Friday, March 17th - Quad City 7 at Port Huron 3

The Mallards planted the Flags on Friday in Port Huron. A 7-3 Mallards win was powered by two Glenn Detulleo goals and a pair of power-play tallies in the third period by Jeff Petruic. Quad City jumped on the Flags early as Chad Woollard recorded his 39th goal of the year just 31 seconds into the game. The tally was the sixth in the three games for the Mallards leading scorer. Glenn Detulleo stretched the lead to 2-0 with his 12th goal of the year at 11:20 of the opening period. An active middle period featured three goals including two shorthanded markers. After a shorthanded goal by former Mallard Jason Jaworski cut the Mallards lead to one, Quad City stormed back with two unanswered goals to carry a 4-1 lead into the final period. Rafal Martynowski scored the first of the Mallards two second period goals. Martynowski's tally gave the rookie 20 goals on the year. Nadeau followed with a shorthanded goal 1:22 later to give the Mallards a three goal edge. The Mallards took a 6-1 lead early in the third on a power-play goal by Jeff Petruic and a shorthanded tally by Glenn Detulleo. The Flags showed signs of life in the middle stages of the final period as Bryan Cummings and Ryan Gillis scored to cut the Mallards lead to 6-3. The Flags could pull no closer before Petruic sealed the Mallards win with a power-play tally at 14:58 of the closing period.

Saturday, March 18th - Quad City 3 at Muskegon 5

In the front end of a home-and-home series, the Fury beat the Mallards 5-3 on Saturday night at L.C. Walker Arena in Muskegon. Ryan Keller scored twice early in the second to stake the Fury to a three goal lead. A strong third period by the Mallards culminated with a pair of Matt Radoslovich goals, but the Fury were able to hold on to secure their 43rd win of the year. The Fury finished a fast-paced first period with a 2-1 lead. Muskegon's Jeff Nelson scored the game's first goal on a Fury power-play at 2:37 of the first. Quad City evened the game on Frank Littlejohn's first goal as a Mallard at 8:12 of the opening frame. Jason Lawmaster scored the period's final goal at 13:51 of the frame. Lawmaster's ninth tally gave the Fury a 2-1 lead after one. The Fury seized control of the game on a pair of Ryan Keller goals early in the middle period. Keller scored on a Muskegon power-play just 83 seconds into the second. Just 1:24 later, Keller added a shorthanded tally to give Muskegon a 4-1 edge. The rest of the period featured scoreless hockey as the Fury carried a three-goal lead into the final 20 minutes. Robin Bouchard extended the Fury lead to 5-1 at 6:36 of the third period with his 52nd goal of the season. The Mallards battled back to control play for much of the final frame. Matt Radoslovich scored a pair of goals, including a power-play tally, to cut the Muskegon lead to 5-3. The Mallards rookie forward leads first-year Mallards with 21 goals on the season. The Mallards could pull no closer and fell to 31-25-7 on the season.

Sunday, March 19th - Muskegon 1 at Quad City 0

The second meeting in 24 hours between the Mallards and Fury produced less offense but more excitement than the previous meeting in Muskegon. After scoring early in the third period, the Fury held on for a 1-0 victory on Sunday afternoon at The MARK. The first two periods featured superb goaltending. Quad City's Terry Friesen and Muskegon's Nick Boucher exchanged saves through the first 40 minutes. Friesen made 26 saves through the first two periods while Boucher stopped 15 shots. In the third, David Wrigley scored his 33rd goal of the year for Muskegon at 4:39 of the period to give the Fury a 1-0 lead. Wrigley's goal stood up as the game winner despite a frantic final push by the Mallards as the game ended with an uncovered puck sitting in the Muskegon crease.

Player of the Week

Glenn Detulleo is the Mallards nominee for UHL Player of the Week. The Timmins, Ontario native had six points on two goals and four assists during the week.

Goalie of the Week

Terry Friesen is the Mallards nominee for UHL Goaltender of the Week. He stopped 41 of the 43 shots he faced in two appearances vs. the Muskegon Fury.



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