Mallards Weekly Update

Published on December 12, 2011 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Quad City Mallards News Release


QUACK TRACKS

Streaking

The Mallards are unbeaten in regulation (4-0-1) in their last five games. A 5-4 shootout loss to Missouri last Friday halted the Mallards' season best three-game winning streak. The Mallards bounced back from that shootout setback by defeating the Gems in Dayton 4-1 last Saturday night.

Go Fourth

The Mallards overtook Dayton in the Turner Conference standings with last Saturday's win. The Flock is now tied for fourth place with Rapid City. The Mallards are just one point behind third place Missouri and can move past the Mavericks into third with a win tomorrow night.

On the Road Last Saturday's win was the Mallards' fourth consecutive away victory. Quad City has gone 7-4-0 on the road this season.

Production The Mallards have scored at least four goals in four of their last five games and in six of their last eight outings. The Flock ranks fourth in the league offensively. The Mallards average 3.5 goals per game on the season.

Stingy The Mallards have given up two goals or fewer in five of their last six games.

Power Play The Mallards matched a team season high by scoring three power play goals last Saturday against Dayton. Quad City has gone 9-for-29 on the man advantage over its last five games and now ranks fourth in the league on the power play (23.7 percent).

Penalty Kill

The Mallards have gone 14-for-16 on the penalty kill in their last three games and 25-for-28 in their last six outings and now rank fourth in the league in penalty killing (82.9 percent).

Rally The Mallards have come from behind in seven of their ten wins this season and- after tying the score twice late in the third period of last Friday's shootout loss- have rallied in eight of the 11 games in which they have earned at least one point.

Shootout

In the wake of last Friday's shootout loss, the Mallards are now 1-1 in shootouts this season and 2-1 in games decided in overtime or the shootout.

Little Big Man Brandon Marino (12-15-27) has matched a team season best by recording points (4-4-8) in five straight games. Marino is tied for third in the league in goals and tied for fifth in points. He is also tied for the league lead in shorthanded goals (3) and tied for fourth in power play goals (4). Having scored 12 times in his first 19 games, Marino is one goal away from matching the career high of 13 goals (in 73 games) he established as a rookie in 2009-10. He has produced 12 points (six goals and six assists) in his last eight games and 16 points (eight goals and eight assists) 11 games.

Welcome Back

John Snowden (7-6-11) has scored one power play goal in each of three games since returning from an eight game absence (neck) and has totaled six points (three goals and three assists) during that stretch. Snowden is now tied for fourth in the CHL in power play goals (4).

G-Man

Eric Giosa (9-13-22) has piled up nine points (four goals and five assists) in his last five games. Giosa is tied for fourth in the league in power play goals (4).

Accentuate the Positive Bob Preece (4-4-8) is tied for third in the CHL in plus/minus (+13) after posting a +6 in his last four games and a +13 in his last 13 outings.

Between the Pipes Brad Fogal made 32 saves last Saturday at Dayton while earning the victory in his first start since November 25. Fogal has won his last four decisions, while David McKee has gone unbeaten in regulation (3-0-1) in his last four outings.

Ins and Outs

Sean Flanagan, who has missed the Mallards' last seven games, last Tuesday was placed on 10-day injured reserve (concussion) retroactive to November 23. Tyler Sheldrake last Tuesday was placed on 10-day injured reserve (wrist) retroactive to December 3 and has missed the Flock's last three games.

Head-to-Head

The Mallards won their only prior meeting with the Sundogs 2-1 in overtime on November 13, 2010. The Mallards this week make their first ever trip to Arizona.

NEXT HOME GAME

Saturday, December 17, 7:05 p.m.- Mallards vs. Missouri Mavericks Scout Night The Mallards will welcome scouts from throughout the Quad Cities area to the Flock's match-up with Missouri.

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 ticket packages 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 or tickets@myqcmallards.com.

Holiday 4-Pack

The Mallards' Holiday 4-Pack enables fans to purchase a ticket to four Mallards home games of their choice in December or January and also receive a Mallards hat and a puck autographed by their favorite Mallard. Holiday 4-packs are available starting at $60 for adults and $40 for kids 12 and under. More information on the Holiday 4-Pack is available by contacting the Mallards at (309) 277-1364 or tickets@myqcmallards.com.

ON THE AIR

Catch 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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