Mallards Weekly Update

Published on November 14, 2011 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Quad City Mallards News Release


QUACK TRACKS

Dip

The Mallards suffered back-to-back losses last weekend and have now dropped four of their last five games.

Home and Away The Mallards return home this week in pursuit of their first win of the season at the i wireless Center. The Flock lost its first two home games. After suffering consecutive road losses over the weekend, the Mallards have now dropped three of their last four away from home.

Lead the Way

Brandon Marino (4-7-11) remains the Mallards' leader in points and assists and is tied with Jared Brown (4-4-8), Eric Giosa (4-3-7) and John Snowden (4-3-7) for the club lead in goals. Brown has recorded points in all but one of the Mallards' first eight games. Snowden ranks second in the league in shots on goal (47). Tyler Sheldrake ranks second in the CHL in penalty minutes (47).

Iron Man

The Mallards' Obi Aduba has played 150 straight CHL and International Hockey League games since joining the Mallards two seasons ago. He celebrated reaching the century-and-a-half mark last Saturday night in Tulsa by scoring his first goal of the season.

Red Light District

The Mallards gave up a team single-game season high six goals last Saturday at Tulsa and set another unfortunate season high by allowing four Oiler goals in the second period. All ten goals surrendered by the Mallards last weekend were scored at even strength.

Drought

The Mallards have scored just seven times in their last four games after producing 16 goals in their prior three outings.

Shooting Gallery

While the Mallards still lead the league in shots on goal (39.8 per game), the Flock was outshot in back-to-back games last weekend after outshooting the opposition in each of Quad City's first six games. The Mallards established season lows for shots in a game (23) and in a period (two in the third) last Friday at Wichita.

Special Teams

The Mallards went 1-for-10 on the power play over the weekend. The Flock ranks ninth in the CHL on the man advantage (18.4 percent). The Mallards have killed off their opponents' last 11 power plays over three games. However, for the season Quad City ranks twelfth in the league on the penalty kill (77.8 percent).

Firsts Tyler Gilmore recorded his first professional point- an assist on Jared Brown's goal- last Friday at Wichita.

Conference Call

The Mallards over the weekend dropped what were their first two meetings with Berry Conference opposition. The Flock plays its next six games against foes from the Turner Conference

Ins and Outs

Justin Chwedoruk has missed three games since suffering a concussion November 5 at Dayton. Tyler Sheldrake (illness) missed last Saturday's game at Tulsa.

Head-to-Head

The Mallards swept a pair of games at Bloomington October 28 and 29. The Flock won its only prior meeting with the Komets 3-2 in Fort Wayne last Sunday.

UPCOMING HOME GAMES

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.

Friday, November 18, 7:05 p.m.- Mallards vs. Bloomington Blaze Mallards Quacker Giveaway

Operation Christmas Child

Presented by WQAD News 8, The Dispatch/Argus and KUUL 101.3

The first 1,000 fans through the doors for Friday's game between the Mallards and Blaze will receive free Mallards "quacker" noise makers. In addition, the Mallards have teamed with Operation Christmas Child to encourage fans to make gift donations at Friday night's game. Operation Christmas Child distributes small gifts to children in need throughout the world; suggested gift ideas include small toys, school supplies and hygiene items. For more information on Operation Christmas Child, fans can visit samaratinspurse.org/occ.

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, $17 in the lower level and $25 for the first row along the glass for adults. Tickets for kids 12 and under are available for $5 off adult rates. In addition, tickets are available to military personnel for $2 off the regular adult rate.

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

Catch each of the Mallards' games this week on Fox Sports Radio 1230, the radio home of the Mallards. Live pay-per-view video webcasts of Mallards action are also available at www.myqcmallards.com courtesy of CHL-TV.

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