Mallards Weekly Update

November 7, 2011 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Quad City Mallards News Release


QUACK TRACKS

Three-in-Three

The Mallards yesterday bounced back from consecutive losses to Dayton to beat Fort Wayne 3-2 in what was the Flock's third game in three evenings.

Home and Away The Mallards have won three of their first four road games but have dropped their first two home games. The Mallards won yesterday in Fort Wayne after suffering their first road loss the night before in Dayton. Last Friday's home loss to the Gems came on the heels of a season-opening 5-1 loss to Rapid City at the i wireless Center on October 22.

Little Big Man

Brandon Marino (4-6-10) matched a career high by collecting four points- one goal and three assists- in the Mallards' loss last Friday to Dayton. Marino added a pair of assists yesterday at Fort Wayne to finish the weekend with six points in three games. Marino has totaled nine points- three goals and six points- in his last four games. Marino leads the Mallards in assists and points and is tied for the team lead in goals. He is tied for third in the league in goals and points and is tied for fourth in assists. The second of Marino's four points last Friday- an assist on a Bobby Preece goal- was the one hundredth point of his career.

Six for Six

Jared Brown (3-3-6), Eric Giosa (4-2-6) and John Snowden (4-2-6) have all collected six points in their first six games. Giosa and Snowden are among the group of players tied for third in the league in goal-scoring. Brown scored the game winning goal yesterday evening at Fort Wayne. Snowden scored twice- his second two-goal game of the season- last night.

Iron Man

The Mallards' Obi Aduba has played 148 straight CHL and International Hockey League games since joining the Mallards two seasons ago. Should he play in both of this weekend's games, Aduba will reach 150 consecutive games played when he hits the ice for the Mallards' tilt Saturday night in Tulsa.

Shooting Gallery

The Mallards lead the league in shots on goal (44.2 per game). Quad City has outshot the opposition in each of its first six games and has taken at least 40 shots in five straight games.

Special Teams

The Mallards scored on their last two power plays last night after producing just a pair of goals on their first 16 man advantages of the weekend. Quad City killed off all four of Fort Wayne's power plays yesterday after allowing five Dayton goals on 12 Gems man advantages over the prior two evenings.

Firsts Goaltender David McKee picked up his first assist as a Mallard last Saturday at Dayton. Karl Linden recorded his first professional point- an assist on Jared Brown's game winning goal- yesterday evening at Fort Wayne.

Very Berry

The Mallards this weekend will play back-to-back games against the top two teams in the Berry Conference after meeting Turner Conference foes in their first six games.

On the Road Again

The Mallards this weekend conclude a stretch that will have seen them play four straight and six of seven games on the road.

Ins and Outs

Justin Chwedoruk missed yesterday's game after suffering a concussion last Saturday night at Dayton.

Head-to-Head

The Thunder swept four games from the Mallards last season, while Tulsa went 2-0-0 against Quad City last year. Wichita netminder Adam Russo, who tended goal for the Mallards last season, could well take on the Flock for the first time as a member of the Thunder on Friday night. Tulsa winger Patrik Levesque, who played a season-plus for the Mallards before being traded to Mississippi early last season, returned to the Oiler lineup from injured reserve last Saturday night against Rio Grande Valley.

NEXT HOME GAME

Tuesday, November 15, 7:05 p.m.- Mallards vs. Bloomington Blaze $2 Tuesday

Next Tuesday's game is the Mallards' first "$2 Tuesday" of the season. Soft drinks and beer will be available for $2 at i wireless Center concession stands during each of the Mallards' Tuesday night home games this season.

TICKETS

Single Game Tickets

Single game tickets for all Mallards regular season contests are now available. Fans can contact the Mallards at (309) 277-1364 or tickets@myqcmallards.com for more information about both season and single game tickets. Single game tickets are also available at the i wireless Center box office, at Ticketmaster outlets, through www.ticketmaster.com or through Ticketmaster charge-by-phone toll free. The box office is open weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and on game days from 10:00 a.m. until the start of the second period. Individual game tickets are available for $12 in the upper level and $17 in the lower level.

Group Tickets Groups of at least ten can receive savings off the walk-up price and a host of other great group benefits. Mallards group tickets are a great fit for youth organizations, friends, co-workers, family groups, religious groups, school functions and business events. For more group ticket information, fans can contact the Mallards at (309) 277-1364 and tickets@myqcmallards.com.

Season Tickets and Partial Season Tickets

Mallards season tickets and partial season plans are also still available to meet virtually any budget or schedule. For more information on ticket packages, fans can contact the Mallards at (309) 277-1364. Season ticket holders receive significant savings and a host of exclusive benefits.

ON THE AIR

Fox Sports Radio 1230 is the Mallards' radio home. This Friday night's game between the Mallards and Thunder is one of a limited number of Mallards games that will not air on AM 1230 because of a conflict with University of Illinois basketball coverage. Fans will be able to listen to a free audio webcast of Friday night's game at www.myqcmallards.com. The Mallards will return to Fox Sports Radio 1230 with Saturday night's game against Tulsa.

Live pay-per-view video webcasts of Mallards action are also available at www.myqcmallards.com courtesy of CHL-TV.



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