Mallards Weekly Update

Published on February 6, 2012 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Quad City Mallards News Release


QUACK TRACKS

Splitsville

The Mallards split a pair of games last weekend. The Mallards rebounded from last Friday's loss to Fort Wayne- Quad City's second straight setback- with a 5-4 shootout win over Bloomington one night later.

Tight

The Mallards are two points behind fourth place Rapid City and three points behind third place Missouri in the Turner Conference standings. The Rush has two games in hand on both the Mallards and the Mavericks.

Bustin' Loose

The Mallards have scored the second most goals in the CHL- 152- and rank third in the league in goals per game (3.5). Jared Brown scored Quad City's first goal last Saturday night at 3:21 of the first period during 5-on-5 play to end a run that had seen the Mallards go 129:51 without an even strength goal.

Home Cooking

The Mallards halted a three-game home losing streak with last Saturday's win; the Flock has gone 8-3-0 in its last 11 home outings.

Sudden Life

With last Saturday's win the Mallards improved to 5-1 in the shootout this season. Only the Wichita Thunder (6-1) has a better shootout record than Quad City- though the Thunder's lone shootout loss came at the hands of the Mallards. The Mallards have also gone 4-0 in games decided in overtime- the best sudden death record in the league. The Mallards' 9-1 mark in games settled in either overtime or the shootout is also the best in the CHL this season.

Power Play

The Mallards have gone 8-for-21 on the power play over their last four games to take over the league lead in power play efficiency (22.7 percent). The Mallards have scored a total of 51 power play goals- no other CHL club has reached 40 yet.

Double Down

The Mallards have scored nearly twice as many special teams goals as they have allowed. Quad City has produced 58 special teams goals (seven shorthanded in addition to 51 on the power play) and has given up 30 (29 power play and one shorthanded).

Best Shot

The Mallards last Saturday night came within one shot of producing 50 shots in a game for the third time this season. By outshooting Bloomington 49-34 in that contest, the Mallards lifted their league best average to 37.3 shots per game.

Sudden Life

With last Saturday's win the Mallards improved to 5-1 in the shootout this season. Only the Wichita Thunder (6-1) has a better shootout record than Quad City- though the Thunder's lone shootout loss came at the hands of the Mallards. The Mallards have also gone 4-0 in games decided in overtime- the best sudden death record in the league. The Mallards' 9-1 mark in games settled in either overtime or the shootout is also the best in the CHL this season.

Little Big Man

Brandon Marino (28-33-61) scored once and added two assists (before also scoring in the shootout) last Saturday night against Bloomington to reclaim sole possession of the league point scoring lead after heading into the evening tied with Allen's Bruce Graham. Marino, who has produced ten points (three goals and seven assists) in just his last five games, also leads the league in goals and power play goals (10), is tied for second in shorthanded goals and is tied for fourth in assists.

G-Man

Eric Giosa (20-32-52)- who, like Marino, scored both in regulation and in the shootout last Saturday night- is now tied for fourth in the league in points, tied for third in power play goals (8), tied for sixth in assists and tied for eighth in goals.

Brown Out

Jared Brown (16-27-43) added two goals to his season total last Saturday by scoring in regulation and then converting the shootout-winning penalty shot (which does register as a goal for the player who scores it). Among rookies, Brown is now tied for the league lead in assists, tied for second in points and ranks fourth in goals.

Big Vic

Taylor Vichorek (2-6-8) has scored two power play goals and totaled five points in five games joining the Mallards' power play unit as a forward. The 6' 8", 250-pound Vichorek, who plays defense at even strength and on the penalty kill, has totaled two goals and eight points in 31 games this season.

Brown Out, Take 2

David Brown (9-5-0, 2.64, .913) has reached the CHL minimum minutes played threshold necessary for goaltenders to be ranked among the league leaders. Brown is tied for seventh in goals against average and ranks tenth in save percentage.

Milestone

Bob Preece has played 99 games over his first two pro seasons and is set to play his one hundredth career game tomorrow night when the Mallards meet Dayton.

Head-to-Head

The Mallards have gone 6-2-0 against the Gems. Tomorrow night's game is the first meeting between the two clubs since Quad City trounced Dayton 9-1 on January 14 at the i wireless Center. Marino has piled up 17 points (six goals and 11 assists) over the first eight games between the two teams. The Komets have won their last four meetings with the Mallards after Quad City took the first game of the season series. The Mallards and Sundogs split a two game series in December in Prescott Valley, Arizona. Giosa scored the game winner in the Mallards' December 13 4-3 overtime victory over Arizona and totaled five points over the two games between the two teams.

UPCOMING HOME GAMES

Tuesday, February 7, 7:05 p.m. - Mallards vs. Dayton Gems

$2 Tuesday

Fans can purchase $2 soft drinks and $2 beers at i wireless Center concession stands during all Tuesday night home games this season.

Satur day, February 11, 7:05 p.m. - Mallards vs. Arizona Sundogs

Genesis Heart Night

The Mallards will wear special limited edition Genesis Heart Night jerseys when they square off with the Sundogs Saturday evening. Those jerseys will go up for bid in a live auction immediately following the game with proceeds going to the Genesis Foundation to benefit cardiac care at the Genesis Heart Institute.

Sunday, February 12, 4:05 p.m.- Mallards vs. Arizona Sundogs

Genesis Post-Game Family Skate

Courtesy of Genesis, fans can bring their skates and join the Mallards on the ice after each of the Flock's Sunday afternoon home games- including this weekend's game against the Sundogs.

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.

ON THE AIR

Fox Sports Radio 1230 is the radio home of the Mallards. Live pay-per-view video webcasts of Mallards games are also available at www.myqcmallards.com courtesy of CHL-TV.

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