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Mallards Weekly Update

January 5, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Quad City Mallards News Release


THIS WEEK

Wednesday, January 7, 7:05 p.m.

iWireless Center, Moline

Wichita Thunder vs. Quad City Mallards

Friday, January 9, 7:05 p.m.

iWireless Center, Moline

Wichita Thunder vs. Quad City Mallards

LAST WEEK

Monday, December 29

Quad City 7 Fort Wayne 5

Wednesday, December 31

Quad City 3 Evansville 0

Friday, January 2

Missouri 4 Quad City 2

Saturday, January 3

Wichita 3 Quad City 2

Quad City

16-12-5, 37 points

tied 2nd place, Central Division

Coach: Terry Ruskowski

Wichita

16-11-5, 37 points

tied 2nd place, Central Division

Coach: Kevin McClelland

QUACK TRACKS

Busy

The Mallards last Saturday night completed a stretch of six games in just eight nights. The Mallards went 3-3-0 over those six games.

Deadlock

The Mallards fell into a tie with Wichita for second place in the ECHL's Central Division with last Saturday's loss to the Thunder.

You Again

Last Saturday's loss was the first of three straight games against the Thunder for the Mallards.

Back-to-Back

The Mallards last weekend suffered back-to-back defeats for the first time since they endured five games without a victory between November 26 and December 5.

By the Dozen

Even in the wake of last weekend's setbacks, the Mallards have gone 8-4-0 in their last 12 games.

Undermanned

The Mallards dressed just 14 skaters rather than the standard 16 for last Saturday's game in Wichita. Paxton Leroux (upper body injury), Pearce Eviston (illness) and Logan Nelson (illness) were forced to the sidelines along with Kevin Baker (upper body injury), who has missed the Mallards' last six games.

Home and Away

While last Saturday's loss in Wichita ended the Mallards' five-game road winning streak, the Mallards still boast an impressive away record of 9-6-4. The Mallards' road record is superior to their record on home ice (7-6-1), where they have lost back-to-back games.

Blanked

Rookie Evan Mosher last Wednesday made 26 saves on the way to his first career shutout as the Mallards blanked the IceMen in Evansville. That shutout was the Mallards' first since they whitewashed the Chill in St. Charles 2-0 on March 29 of last season.

Decentralized

The Mallards last week won their final two games against foes from outside the the Central Division. With their victories over Fort Wayne and Evansville the Mallards finished 2-2-0 in inter-division games. The Mallards dropped a pair of games to the Cincinnati Cyclones October 31 and November 1.

Red Light District

The Mallards last Monday against Fort Wayne matched team season highs for goals scored (seven) and allowed (five) in one game. The Mallards rank eighth in the ECHL in goals allowed per game (2.8) and tenth in goals scored per game (3.2).

Special Teams

The Mallards, who Saturday night at Wichita scored two power play goals while matching a team season high by enjoying eight man advantages, rank seventeenth in the ECHL in power play efficiency (17.2). The Mallards rank thirteenth in penalty killing (83.1 percent).

Super Mario

Mario Lamoureux, whose five-game point scoring streak (4-2-6) ended Saturday night at Wichita, is tied for eighth in the ECHL in assists (21) and is tied for tenth in points (32).

No Ordinary Joe

Joe Perry has collected 13 points (four goals and nine assists) in his last ten games and is tied for tenth in the ECHL in goals (16).

Century

Rookie Leroux was assessed seven penalty minutes in last Friday's game against Missouri to top 100 PIM's for the season. Leroux ranks eighth in the ECHL in penalty minutes (104).

Between the Pipes

Mosher, who has started four of the Mallards' last five games, is tied for fifth in the ECHL in save percentage (.918). Parker Milner ranks fourth in save percentage (.920) and fifth in goals against average (2.36).

Milestones

Darren McMillan has recorded 196 career points.

Head to Head

The Mallards have gone 1-2-0 against Wichita this season. The Thunder Wednesday night visit the Quad Cities for the first time this season. The Mallards will meet Wichita a total of 12 times this year. All-time, the Mallards have gone 7-14-1 against the Thunder and 3-5-1 on home ice against Wichita.

Ins and Outs

Pearce Eviston (illness) and Paxton Leroux (upper body injury) missed last Saturday's game at Wichita...Logan Nelson (illness) missed both of the Mallards' games last weekend...Kevin Baker has missed the Mallards' last six games (upper body injury)...Johnny Rogic (lower body injury) returned to the Mallards' lineup last Friday against Missouri after missing six games...Parker Milner signed a professional tryout agreement with the AHL's Iowa Wild last Monday and returned to the Mallards last Thursday.

NEXT HOME GAME

Wednesday, January 7, 7:05 p.m.- Mallards vs. Wichita Thunder

4 Tickets for $20; T.G.I. Friday's Postgame Party

Fans can get four tickets for just $20 for each Wednesday home game. After each Wednesday home tilt fans can join the Mallards at T.G.I. Friday's on River Drive in Moline for a postgame party.

Friday, January 9, 7:05 p.m.- Mallards vs. Wichita Thunder

$1 Dog/$1 Beer Friday presented by 97X and MetroLINK

Fans again this season will enjoy $1 hot dogs and beers from iWireless Center concession stands during all Friday home games. 97X will follow in the spirit of the evening by presenting hot dog-themed intermission entertainment.

ON THE AIR

Fox Sports Radio 1230 is the radio home of Mallards Hockey Presented by Genesis Power Sports Performance. Mallards games broadcast on AM 1230 also stream live online at www.wfxn.net . A limited number of Mallards games- including this Wednesday night's game between the Mallards and Wichita- will not air on Fox Sports Radio 1230 due to conflicts with University of Illinois basketball and football and Green Bay Packer football. ECHL-TV pay-per-view video webcasts and free audio webcasts of all Mallards games are also available at myqcmallards.net.

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 info@myqcmallards.com for more information about tickets. Single game tickets are also available at the iWireless 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.

Group Tickets

Groups of at least ten receive savings off the walk-up price and a host of 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 info@myqcmallards.com .

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