Mallards Weekly Update

Published on February 2, 2015 under ECHL (ECHL)
Quad City Mallards News Release


THIS WEEK

Tuesday, February 3, 7:05 p.m.

Independence Events Center, Independence

Quad City Mallards vs. Missouri Mavericks

Friday, February 6, 7:05 p.m.

iWireless Center, Moline

Wichita Thunder vs. Quad City Mallards

Saturday, February 7, 7:05 p.m.

iWireless Center, Moline

Wichita Thunder vs. Quad City Mallards

Sunday, February 8, 4:05 p.m.

Independence Events Center, Independence

Quad City Mallards vs. MIssouri Mavericks

LAST WEEK

Wednesday, January 28

Wichita 4 Quad City 2

Friday, January 30

Quad City 3 Wichita 1

Saturday, January 31

Quad City 3 Brampton 1

Quad City

20-15-6, 46 points

tied 2nd place, Central Division

Coach: Terry Ruskowski

Missouri

17-19-4, 40 points

6th place, Central Division

Coach: Richard Matvichuk

Wichita

20-17-6, 46 points

tied 2nd place, Central Division

Coach: Kevin McClelland

QUACK TRACKS

Back-to-Back

The Mallards' 3-1 defeats of Wichita last Friday and Brampton last Saturday were the club's first back-to-back wins of 2015. The Mallards last won consecutive games when they followed a 7-5 win in Fort Wayne on December 29 with a 3-0 shutout victory on December 31 in Evansville.

Deadlocked

The Mallards are tied with Wichita and Tulsa for second place in the ECHL's Central Division. The Mallards have two games in hand on the Thunder and three games in hand on the Oilers.

2015

The Mallards went 4-5-1 in January.

You Again

After splitting a home-and-home series with Wichita last week, the Mallards will make it four meetings in 11 days with the Thunder when Wichita returns to the iWireless Center Friday and Saturday.

Red Light District

After giving up just one goal in each of their two wins last weekend and allowing two goals or fewer in four of their last five games, the Mallards have climbed to fourth in the ECHL in goals against per game (2.7). They rank twelfth in goals scored per game (3.1).

Special Teams

The Mallards scored two power play goals in each of their three games last week while going 6-for-12 over those three contests. They now rank fourteenth in the ECHL on the power play (18.1 percent). The Mallards have killed off their foes' last 12 power plays and have survived 21 of their opponents' last 22 man advantages to move to fifth in the league in penalty killing.

Super Mario

Mario Lamoureux has ten points (three goals and seven assists) in his last seven games. With the first of his two assists in last Friday's win in Wichita, Lamoureux became the first Mallard to reach 40 points this season. Lamoureux is tied for eighth in the ECHL in assists (28).

Finn-tastic

Antti Pusa has eight points (three goals and five assists) in his last nine games.

No Ordinary Joe

By scoring twice last Wednesday against Wichita, rookie Joe Perry reached 20 goals for the season. Perry is tied for eighth in the ECHL in goals (20).

Between the Pipes

Parker Milner made 30 saves in last Friday's win in Wichita and has now allowed three goals or fewer in 19 of 21 games this season. Milner ranks second in the ECHL in save percentage (.922) and fourth in goals against average (2.35). Evan Mosher is tied for sixth in save percentage (.916).

Milestones

Darren McMillan reached 197 career points...Kevin Baker has 297 career assists...Matt Duffy has 98 career assists.

Head to Head

The Mallards have gone 3-4-0 against the Thunder this season and 1-2-0 at home. All-time, the Mallards have gone 9-16-1 against the Thunder and 4-7-1 at the iWireless Center... The Mallards have gone 1-3-2 against the Mavs this year and 1-2-1 at Independence Events Center. All-time, the Mallards have posted a 17-23-2 overall record against the Mavericks and have gone 7-11-1 on the road against Missouri.

Ins and Outs

Paxton Leroux (upper body injury) returned last Wednesday against Wichita after missing six games and then missed last Saturday's game against Brampton...Evan Haney (upper body injury) has missed three games...Johnny Rogic (upper body injury) has missed two games...Logan Nelson (upper body injury) missed last Saturday's game against Brampton.

UPCOMING HOME GAMES

Friday, February 6, 7:05 p.m.- Mallards vs. Wichita Thunder

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

Fans again this season can 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. The Mallards have once again partnered with Metro to provide transit service between Augustana College and downtown Moline during all Friday home games. Students can catch the Route 10 on campus via 7th Avenue to and from the games, with the Route 10 dropping students off near campus or at the District after games. Students can then hop on the Route 53 from the District back to Augustana until 3 a.m. As part of Metro's unlimited ride program, Augustana riders can use their Augustana ID as their fare. Fans can visit www.gogreenmetro.com or www.facebook.com/53and59 for more information.

Saturday, February 7, 7:05 p.m.- Mallards vs. Wichita Thunder

Youth Jersey Giveaway Presented by Scott County Family Y and Two Rivers YMCA

The first 1,000 fans 12 and under through the doors for Saturday's game against the Thunder will receive free Mallards youth replica jerseys courtesy of Scott County Family Y and Two Rivers YMCA.

R.I.A. Federal Credit Union Canned Food Drive

Saturday night will also see the Mallards team with R.I.A. Federal Credit Union for a canned food drive. Fans who bring four canned food items to the iWireless Center box office can get a lower level end seat for just $10.

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 tomorrow night's meeting with Missouri- 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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