Mallards Set to Renew Divisional Rivalries
Published on October 16, 2006 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Quad City Mallards News Release
Moline, IL-The Mallards begin divisional play this week as the team visits Rockford and Fort Wayne. Quad City is looking to rebound from a 9-2 defeat in Muskegon on Saturday. Second-year forward Jesse Rycroft scored both Mallards goals in the loss. The second week of the season provides the Mallards an opportunity to face off with the top two Western teams from the 2005-06 season.
Upcoming Promotions
Individual Tickets On-Sale NOW for Season Ticket Holders
Mallards season ticket holders can purchase additional individual game tickets now at The MARK of the Quad Cities box office.
Individual Tickets On-Sale to Public on Saturday, October 21st
Individual tickets for all 38 Mallards home games, including Opening Weekend, go on sale this Saturday at The MARK box office. Tickets will also be available via phone at (563) 326-1111 or on-line at www.ticketmaster.com.
Opening Weekend Presented by Genesis
Friday, November 3rd vs. Fort Wayne and Saturday, November 4th vs. Rockford
Friday, November 3rd - Opening Night featuring a Pre-Game Laser and Pyrotechnic Display
Saturday, November 4th -Pre-Game Laser and Pyrotechnic Display
Mallards Flame Hat Giveaway Courtesy of Dick-n-Sons Lumber
The Mallards open their home schedule with a pair of contests vs. Western Division foes. Game time is 7:00 p.m. on both nights. For just $20, fans can purchase tickets to both games at The MARK box office. On Friday, the 2006-07 Mallards will skate on home ice for the first time following a pre-game laser and pyrotechnic display. The first 1,000 fans in attendance on Saturday night will receive a Mallards Flame Hat courtesy of Dick-n-Sons Lumber of Blue Grass, Iowa.
Upcoming Games
Friday, October 20th at Rockford 7:30 p.m. central time
The Mallards get their hands on the Hogs on Friday for the first time during the new season. The Hayman's Ace Hardware Pre-Game Show will air on Fox Sports Radio AM 1230 beginning at 7:05 p.m. The game will also be available on-line at qcmallards.com. Fans can watch the game on-line for just $6 via the b2 Networks. Visit qcmallards.com 10 minutes prior to face-off and click on the b2 logo.
Saturday, October 21st at Fort Wayne 6:30 p.m. central time
The team heads to Fort Wayne for a divisional showdown with their Indiana rivals on Saturday. The Hayman's Ace Hardware Pre-Game Show will air on Fox Sports Radio AM 1230 beginning at 6:05 p.m. central time. The game will also be available on-line at qcmallards.com. Fans can watch the game on-line for just $6 via the b2 Networks. Games from Fort Wayne will air on a one hour delay on the b2 Networks. Visit qcmallards.com at 7:20 p.m. central time on Saturday to order.
Mallards in the Community
Mo Mallards will be appearing throughout the community in October to let fans know about the start of the 2006-07 home schedule. On Saturday, October 21st , Mo will be attending Noogie Fest at Gilda's Club of the Quad Cities from 11 a.m. until 1p.m.
Individual Tickets
Individual Tickets On-Sale NOW for Season Ticket Holders
Mallards season ticket holders can purchase additional individual game tickets now at The MARK of the Quad Cities box office.
Individual Tickets On-Sale to Public on Saturday, October 21st
Individual tickets for all 38 Mallards home games, including Opening Weekend, go on sale this Saturday at The MARK box office. Tickets will also be available via phone at (563) 326-1111 or on-line at www.ticketmaster.com.
Duck Talk on the Air
Duck Talk returns to Fox Sports Radio AM 1230 on Monday, October 16th at 6:00 p.m. from the Blackbear Lounge at The Lodge. This week, goaltender Jason Tapp, defenseman Jami Yoder and forward Drew Otten join host Aaron Roof and Mallards Head Coach Brian Curran.
Last Week's Games
Saturday, October 14th - Quad City 2 at Muskegon 9
The Muskegon Fury followed their opening night win over Bloomington with a 9-2 win over Quad City on Saturday at L.C. Walker Arena. Mallards forward Jesse Rycroft scored both Quad City goals in the third period. In the opening frame, the Fury jumped to a 5-0 lead on goals by Evan Kotsopoulos, Mike Watt, Rustyn Dolyny, David Noel-Bernier and Todd Robinson. In the second, the Fury extended their leads with Watt's second of the night and goals by Billy Collins, Scott Barnes and Elias Godoy. The Mallards controlled the final frame and outshot Muskeogn 17-8 in the game's final 20 minutes. Rycroft scored both Mallards goals including a power-play maker at 8:04 of the period. The Toronto native followed his first goal with an even strength tally at 11:43 of the period. Chad Woollard, who assisted on both goals, hit the Muskegon crossbar before Rycroft shoveled the rebound past Muskegon's Ryan Cyr.
Player of the Week
Jesse Rycroft is the Mallards nominee for UHL Player of the Week. The second-year forward netted both goals in the Mallards only game of the week.
Goalie of the Week
Scott Gary is the Mallards nominee for UHL Goaltender of the Week. He stopped 29 of the 33 shots he faced in relief of Jason Tapp on Saturday in Muskegon.
International Hockey League 2 Stories from October 16, 2006
- Chicago Hounds Win First Game in Franchise History - Chicago Hounds
- UHL season opens, excitement begins - IHL 2
- Godoy named UHL Player of the Week - IHL 2
- K-Wings Week in Review - Kalamazoo Wings
- Mallards Set to Renew Divisional Rivalries - Quad City Mallards
- UHL names players of the week - IHL 2
- Fury change game time - Muskegon Lumberjacks
- Jackals Open New Season With Pomp and Circumstance - Elmira Jackals
- Nearly 10,000 fans watch IceHogs during opening weekend - Rockford IceHogs
- Generals Weekly - Flint Generals
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