Mallards Visit Chicago Before Back-to-Back Home Contests
November 6, 2006 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Quad City Mallards News Release
Moline, IL-The Mallards play their first three-game weekend of the season beginning on Friday night in Chicago. The team returns to The MARK on Saturday for a showdown with the Port Huron Flags. The weekend concludes with a Sunday afternoon contest vs. Kalamazoo.
The Mallards went 0-1-1 on Opening Weekend at The MARK presented by Genesis. On Friday, the Mallards earned a regulation point with a 3-2 shootout loss to the Fort Wayne Komets. Chad Woollard netted the team's first goal and extended his goal scoring streak to three games. On Sunday, the Mallards dropped a 4-3 decision to Rockford. Quad City outshot the Hogs 45-33 and over came two deficits before Rockford's Preston Mizzi scored the game-winning goal with 2:28 remaining.
Upcoming Promotions
Individual Tickets On-Sale NOW!
Individual tickets for Mallards home games are on sale now. Tickets are also available via phone at (563) 326-1111 or on-line at www.ticketmaster.com.
Saturday, November 25th vs. Muskegon
Mini-Goalie Mask Giveaway courtesy of Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center
The first 1,000 fans in attendance on Saturday, November 25th will receive a mini-porcelain replica of Mallards goaltender Jason Tapp's mask. This special giveaway is presented by the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center.
Saturday, December 2nd vs. Bloomington
Brian Curran Bobblehead courtesy of Dick-n-Sons Lumber
On Saturday, December 2nd, the first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive bobbleheads of Mallards Head Coach Brian Curran courtesy of Dick-n-Sons Lumber of Blue Grass, Iowa.
Upcoming Games
Friday, November 10th vs. Chicago 7:30 p.m. at The Sears Centre in Chicago, IL
The Mallards head to Chicago for the first time ever on Friday night. Chicago begins the week on a four-game losing streak. This weekend, the Hounds dropped a 3-2 decision to Bloomington in their home opener on Saturday night.
Saturday, November 11th vs. Port Huron 7:00 p.m. at The MARK
The Mallards host Port Huron this week and will be looking to avenge a 4-2 loss to the Flags less than two weeks ago in Port Huron. Chad Woollard and Matt Radoslovich scored the Mallards goals. Robert Snowball netted a pair for the Flags while Greg Bullock and Robert Markham added solo markers.
Sunday, November 12th vs. Kalamazoo 3:00 p.m. at The MARK
The defending Colonial Cup Champions, the Kalamazoo Wings, make their first visit of the season on Sunday afternoon. The Wings are 5-2-0 to start the season and hold a perfect 3-0-0 mark on the road.
Mallards in the Community
The Mallards are hosting an open practice today at The MARK. Practice begins at 3:30 p.m. Genesis will be on hand to administer flu shots for just $25 beginning at 4 p.m.
The Mallards Booster Club is hosting a spaghetti dinner featuring Mallards players from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 9th at the Eagles Club in Davenport (4401 West Locust Street). A spaghetti dinner is available for just $5.
Mo Mallard will be appearing at the Moline Centre Holiday Open House in downtown Moline on Saturday, November 11th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Individual Tickets
Individual Tickets On-Sale NOW!
Individual tickets for Mallards home games are on sale now. Tickets are also available via phone at (563) 326-1111 or on-line at www.ticketmaster.com.
Duck Talk on the Air
Duck Talk is on Fox Sports Radio AM 1230 tonight at 6:00 p.m. from the Blackbear Lounge at The Lodge. This week, forwards Patrick Nadeau and Travis Granbois along with defenseman Brent Currie join host Aaron Roof and Mallards Head Coach Brian Curran.
Last Week's Games
Friday, November 3rd - Fort Wayne 3 at Quad City 2 - Shootout
Despite falling behind on two occasions, the Mallards battled back to earn a regulation point vs. the UHL's top Western Division team on Saturday night at The MARK. Fort Wayne earned a 3-2 shootout victory after two separate Mallards comebacks sent the game to the extra frame. The Komets claimed a 1-0 lead when former Mallard Bogdan Rudenko scored the first period's only goal. While on the power-play, Rudenko made an outstanding individual effort to slice through the Mallards defense and net the game's first goal. In the second, the Mallards evened the game on a goal by Chad Woollard. Glenn Detulleo won a face-off in the Komet zone and Andrei Lupandin slid the puck to Woollard who fired through traffic to net a goal for the third consecutive game. The Komets reclaimed the lead when J.C. Ruid scored on a goal mouth scramble with 2:25 elapsed in the third period. The Mallards tied the game with 6:58 left when Justin Chwedoruk found Sean Starke with the Mallards on the power-play. Starke scored his first goal as a Mallard to force the shootout. In the shootout, Quad City took a 1-0 lead on a first round goal by Glenn Detulleo before three consecutive Komets scored to secure the win.
Saturday, November 4th - Rockford 4 at Quad City 3
Opening Weekend 2006 presented by Genesis wrapped up on Saturday night with a 4-3 loss to the Rockford IceHogs. Andrei Lupandin, Patrick Nadeau and Justin Chwedoruk scored for Quad City in the loss. In the first, the Mallards captured a 1-0 lead on Andrei Lupandin's first goal of the season. Lupandin scooped up the puck in the Mallards zone and went end to end before beating Rockford's Frederic Cloutier on a wraparound chance. Netminder Jason Tapp earned the lone assist on Lupandin's goal. In the second, the Hogs moved in front on a pair of goals by Jesse Bennefield. The second-year forward scored his first goal at 1:27 of the second and struck again just over four minutes later to put the Hogs up 2-1. Patrick Nadeau tied the game at two when he scored his first goal of the year just past the midway point of the second period. Nadeau converted on a rebound after Quad City defenseman Nick Harloff was denied on a point shot. In the third, Rockford captured a 3-2 lead on a goal by Chaz Johnson. Quad City answered with a power-play goal by Justin Chwedoruk. Chwedoruk scored on a goal-mouth scramble with the lone assist going to Sean Starke. The Hogs captured the win on a goal by Preston Mizzi with 2:28 left in the game.
Player of the Week
Justin Chwedoruk is the Mallards nominee for UHL Player of the Week. He assisted on Sean Starke's game-tying goal on Friday. On Saturday, he netted his first goal as a Mallard.
Goalie of the Week
Jason Tapp is the Mallards nominee for UHL Goaltender of the Week. He stopped 24 shots vs. Fort Wayne on Friday and made 29 saves on Saturday vs. Rockford.
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