Mallards Weekly Update

Published on February 4, 2013 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Quad City Mallards News Release


QUACK TRACKS

Streaking

The Mallards won back-to-back games last week and are now unbeaten in regulation in their last five games (4-0-1). That streak is the Mallards' longest regulation unbeaten streak of the season. With a win tomorrow night, the Mallards would match their longest winning streak of the season.

Playoff Race

Despite winning both of their games last week, the Mallards remain three points out of the final CHL playoff spot. Just ahead of the Mallards are three teams tied for sixth place- Arizona, Bloomington and Missouri. The Mallards have three games in hand on Arizona, have one game in hand on Bloomington and have played one more game than Missouri. Each of the Mallards' three games this week and- including another match-up with Bloomington next Tuesday- each of their next four games overall is against either Missouri or Bloomington.

Breakthrough

Last Saturday's win lifted the Mallards over .500 for the first time since they entered their November 25 game at Bloomington 6-5-3.

The Mick

Mickey Lang last Friday was named Oakley CHL Player of the Month after scoring eight goals and totaling 16 points in nine games in January. Lang returned to the Mallards last week after making his American Hockey League debut for the Rockford IceHogs January 25. He is in the midst of a ten-game point scoring streak (8-10-18), the longest such streak for a Mallard this season.

Fire Power

The Mallards last Tuesday against Bloomington scored eight times in one game for the first time in a year and a day. The Mallards' last such outburst came in an 8-3 win over Missouri on January 28, 2011. The Mallards have scored five or more goals in four of their last five games and have totaled 15 goals in their last two home games. The Mallards, who at times this season were the lowest scoring team in the league, now rank fifth in goals per game (3.1).

Special Teams

The Mallards have scored on the power play in each of their last six games (8-for-29) and now rank ninth in power play efficiency (14.2 percent). The Mallards lead the league in shorthanded goals (8) and rank fourth in penalty killing (85.1 percent).

Leaders

Lang leads the league in shorthanded goals (4), is tied for third in goals (23), ranks seventh in points (51) and is tied for eighth in power play goals (6). Among rookies, Mike Hellyer ranks second in points (36) while Mike Stinziani (35) is tied for third. Matt Duffy is tied for seventh among CHL defensemen in assists (19) and ranks eighth in points (24). John Murray ranks fifth in minutes played (1382:02), is tied for fifth in save percentage (.913) with teammate Neil Conway and ranks eighth in goals against average (2.65). Conway ranks seventh in goals against average (2.55).

Milestones

Mike Monfredo scored his first career goal in last Saturday's win at Missouri...Patrik Levesque last Tuesday against Bloomington scored his one hundredth career goal and recorded his one hundredth point as a Mallard...Lang last Tuesday played his one hundredth game as a Mallard...Jason Dixon has played 199 career games...Terry Ruskowski has coached his teams to 394 CHL wins...Shayne Toporowski has played 996 career games...Jason Kostadine has played 490 career games...Gabriel Boutin-Gagnon has played 92 career games...Duffy has played 193 career games.

Head-to-Head

The Mallards have gone 4-4-1 against the Blaze so far this season and have gone 2-1-0 at home. All-time, the Mallards are 37-17-3 against Bloomington...The Mallards are 3-4-0 against Missouri and have gone 1-2-0 against the Mavericks at the i wireless Center. The Mallards have gone 10-10-1 against the Mavs in three seasons since entering the CHL.

Ins and Outs

Duffy (lower body injury) has missed the Mallards' last two games...Lang returned from the American Hockey League's Rockford IceHogs Monday... Cory McGillis (concussion) is on 30-day injured reserve.

NEXT HOME GAME

Tuesday, February 5, 7:05 p.m. - Mallards vs. Missouri Mavericks

2-for-Tuesday

Fans can enjoy $2 beer and soft drinks from i wireless Center concession stands during the Mallards' match-up with the Blaze.

Friday, February 8, 7:05 p.m.- Mallards vs. Bloomington Blaze

Military Appreciation Night

The Mallards Friday host their annual Military Appreciation Night to honor current and former military personnel. Tickets to Friday's game are available to current and former military personnel for just $5. In addition, the Mallards have offered fans the chance to purchase discounted "Seats for Soldiers" tickets- seats that will be donated by the Mallards to military personnel and their families- for just $5. Friday night, fans who purchase "Seats for Soldiers" tickets will be recognized on the Mallards' game night roster sheet and logos of businesses that purchase 20 or more "Seats for Soldiers" tickets will also appear on the roster sheet. Fans or businesses interested in donating to "Seats for Soldiers" can contact the Mallards at info@myqcmallards.com or 209-277-1364.

$1 Beer, $1 Dog College Night

All fans will be able to purchase hot dogs and beer for just $1 at i wireless Center concession stands through the end of the second intermission Friday evening. In addition, college students can purchase tickets to the game for just $10 in person at the i wireless Center box office or by calling the Mallards' business office at 309-277-1364.

ON THE AIR

Fox Sports Radio 1230 is the radio home of the Mallards. Mallards games broadcast on AM 1230 also stream live online at www.wfxn.net . A limited number of Mallards games will not air on Fox Sports Radio 1230 due to conflicts with University of Illinois basketball and football. Free audio webcasts of games that do not air on AM 1230 are available at myqcmallards.com. CHL-TV pay-per-view video webcasts of all Mallards games are also 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 .

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