Mallards Weekly Update

Published on November 12, 2012 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Quad City Mallards News Release


QUACK TRACKS

All-American Weekend

The Mallards suffered a pair of one-goal setbacks at the hands of league-leading Allen last weekend. Quad City did earn one point for last Friday's 4-3 shootout loss, a game that saw the Mallards rally from a 3-0 deficit with less than seven minutes left in the third period to force overtime. One night later it was the Mallards who were unable to hold a lead, as Quad City jumped out to a 2-0 advantage before falling 3-2.

Home Sweet Home

The Mallards last weekend completed a four game homestand and a stretch that saw Quad City play six of seven games on home ice. The Mallards went 1-2-1 on the homestand and have gone 2-3-1 at home this season.

The Mick

Mickey Lang (6-5-11) is riding a five game point scoring streak (4-3-7), has recorded multiple points in three of his last four games, is tied for the team lead in goals and points and is tied for eighth in the Central Hockey League in goals. Lang's last goal was one of his most dramatic- he scored shorthanded to tie last Friday's game against Allen with 15.1 seconds left in regulation.

Instant Impact

Mike Stinziani has collected five points (two goals and three assists) in his first five games and has taken over the team lead in plus/minus (+5) after being activated just two weeks ago.

Shooting Gallery

The Mallards allowed a league single game season high 49 shots last Friday against Allen. In that game, Mallard goaltender John Murray made a team single game season high 45 saves- one save short of the league season high.

Workin' Overtime

Last Friday marked the fourth time this season the Mallards have gone to overtime and the third time they have gone to the shootout. Quad City is 1-0 in games settled in sudden death and 1-2 in shootouts.

Penalty Kill

While the Mallards allowed three goals on 11 Allen power plays last weekend, Quad City last Saturday scored two of its three goals shorthanded. The Mallards lead the league in shorthanded goals (3) and are seventh in penalty killing (76.9).

Power Play

The Mallards rank last in the CHL on the power play (9.7 percent). Quad City has gone 3-for-31 on the season and has converted just one of 18 power plays over its last four games.

Head-to-Head

The Mallards won the first of their six meetings with the Thunder 3-2 in a shootout on October 28 at the i wireless Center. Quad City has gone 0-4-0 in Wichita since entering the CHL in 2010...Saturday night's game is the fourth of 19 meetings this season between Quad City and Bloomington. The Mallards went 1-1-1 against the Blaze went the two clubs met November 2, 3 and 4...Sunday's game is the first between the Mallards and Rush this season. The Mallards went 4-2-0 against Rapid City last year.

Ins and Outs

The Mallards today signed defenseman Bob Preece and goaltender Jimmy Spratt...Goaltender Joe Palmer departed today to pursue opportunities outside of hockey...Forward Jason Kostadine (lower body injury) was placed on 14-day injured reserve today. Kostadine's streak of 139 straight regular season games played for the Mallards ended when he sat out last Saturday night's game after being injured last Friday evening...Defenseman Jared Lavender (lower body injury) was placed on 7-day injured reserve today...The Mallards last Tuesday signed forward Brett Robinson- who made his Mallard debut last Friday night- and waived forward Eddie Effinger.

NEXT HOME GAME

Sunday, November 18, 4:05 p.m.- Mallards vs. Rapid City

Family Skate Day presented by Genesis Health System

Sunday is this season's first Family Skate Day presented by Genesis Health System. Fans can bring their skates and join the Mallards on the ice immediately after their game against the Rush.

ON THE AIR

Fox Sports Radio 1230 is the radio home of the Mallards. AM 1230 and Mallards game broadcasts also stream live online at www.wfxn.net. CHL-TV pay-per-view video webcasts of Mallards games are available at myqcmallards.com.

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 2:00 p.m. and on game days from 10:00 a.m. until the start of the second period. Individual game tickets are available for $13 in the upper level, $18 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.

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.

Season Ticket and Partial Punch Plans

2012-13 Mallards season tickets as well as the Mallards' new Partial Punch Plan are on sale now. The Mallards offer ticket packages to meet any budget, including youth season tickets now available for as little at $165. The Partial Punch Plan provides flexibility and affordability- each Punch Plan punch card can be redeemed for ten tickets- whether those tickets are for ten different games, all for the same game or anything in between- subject to availability. Partial Punch Plans can be had for as little as $70 for youth 12 and under. For more ticket package information, fans can call the Mallards at 309-277-1364.

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