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Mallards Weekly Update

March 23, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Quad City Mallards News Release


THIS WEEK

Wednesday, March 25, 7:05 p.m.

INTRUST Bank Arena, Wichita

Quad City Mallards vs. Wichita Thunder

Friday, March 27, 7:05 p.m.

iWireless Center, Moline

Wichita Thunder vs. Quad City Mallards

Sunday, March 29, 4:05 p.m.

Independence Events Center

Quad City Mallards vs. Missouri Mavericks

LAST WEEK

Wednesday, March 18

Tulsa 2 Quad City 1

Friday, March 20

Rapid City 3 Quad City 1

Saturday, March 21

Rapid City 3 Quad City 1

Quad City

31-27-7, 69 points

4th place, Central Division

Coach: Terry Ruskowski

Wichita

30-25-8, 68 points

5th place, Central Division

Coach: Kevin McClelland

Missouri

23-33-7, 53 points

6th place, Central Division

Coach: Richard Matvichuk

QUACK TRACKS

Tight

The Mallards are in fourth place in the ECHL's Central Division and thus are in possession of the division's final playoff spot. The four clubs battling for the final three postseason berths in the division are separated by just three points. The Mallards are one point ahead of fifth place Wichita, one point behind third place Tulsa and two points behind second place Rapid City. The Mallards have fewer games remaining (7) than each of Rapid City (8), Tulsa (9) and Wichita (9).

Skid

The Mallards have lost four straight games in regulation for the first time since enduring a four-game losing streak between December 1 and December 9, 2012. The Mallards last dropped five in a row in regulation between January 16 and January 24, 2010.

Sweep

The Mallards last weekend dropped a pair of 3-1 decisions to the Rush in Rapid City. The sweep dropped the Mallards from second place to fourth.

Home-and-Home

This week's home-and-home between the Mallards and Thunder will see the Mallards maintain their hold on a playoff spot if they at least split the two games, while Wichita will leapfrog the Mallards in the standings with a sweep.

On the Road

The Mallards will try to salvage one win from a stretch of three consecutive away games when they visit Wichita Wednesday night. The Mallards play four of their final seven games on the road.

Home Sweet Home

The Mallards Friday night against the Thunder return home for the first time since back-to-back defeats last Sunday against Missouri and last Wednesday against Tulsa left them with a 3-4-1 record at the conclusion of an eight-game homestand.

Hitting Singles

The Mallards have scored just a single goal in each of their last four games, scored just 15 times in their last nine games and scored three goals or fewer in each of their last ten games. This marks the first time the Mallards have scored no more than once in each of four straight games since a four-game stretch between January 15 and January 22, 2012 during which they totaled just two goals and were shutout twice. The Mallards rank twentieth in the ECHL in goals per game (2.8).

Stingy

The Mallards have allowed three goals or fewer in each of their last 12 games. They rank fifth in the ECHL in goals against per game (2.6).

Special Teams

The Mallards went 7-for-7 on the penalty kill last weekend against Rapid City and have survived their opponents' last eight power play overall to climb to fifth in the ECHL on the penalty kill (85.1 percent). The Mallards have gone 1-for-11 on the power play over their last three-plus games. They rank fourteenth in the league on the man advantage (17.3 percent).

Baked

Kevin Baker has recorded 11 points (six goals and five assists) in his last eight games.

Super Mario

Mario Lamoureux ranks fourth in the ECHL in assists (44). Lamoureux has climbed within three points of the career high set when he recorded 65 points with the Ontario Reign as a rookie in 2012-13.

Not Your Average Joe

By scoring last Friday night, Joe Perry took over sole possession of the team lead in goals (21). Last Friday's goal was his first since returning to the Mallards March 12 from the AHL's Iowa Wild and first since he scored twice against Wichita on January 28. It was also his first shorthanded goal of the season.

Debut

Forward Alex Grieve made his professional debut for the Mallards last Friday. Grieve signed with the Mallards last Thursday after completing his college career at Bentley University.

Trifecta

Austin Coldwell last Wednesday against Tulsa recorded an assist for the third time in as many professional games after signing with the Mallards March 12 out of Alaska-Anchorage.

Between the Pipes

Parker Milner, who has given up three goals or fewer in eight straight games, is tied for third in the AHL in goals against average (2.24) and tied for fourth in save percentage (.921).

Milestones

Terry Ruskowski is closing in on 100 wins as Mallards coach. Ruskowski has gone 98-76-23 since taking over behind the Quad City bench for the 2012-13 season...Mike Monfredo has played 197 consecutive games since joining the Mallards as a rookie in 2012-13.

Head to Head

The Mallards have gone 5-5-0 against the Thunder this season: 3-3-0 at home and 2-2-0 on the road. All-time, the Mallards have gone 11-17-1 against the Thunder: 6-8-1 at the iWireless Center and 5-9-0 at INTRUST Bank Arena...The Mallards have gone 6-5-3 against the Mavericks this year and have posted a 3-2-2 road record against the Mavs. All-time, the Mallards have turned in a 22-24-4 overall record against the Mavericks and have gone 12-13-2 in Independence.

Ins and Outs

The Mallards last Thursday signed forward Alex Grieve... The Mallards also last Thursday released defenseman Bennett Schneider...The Mallards last Friday released forward Mason Baptista...Forward Logan Nelson has missed the Mallards' last five games (lower body)...Forward Pearce Eviston has missed the last six games (lower body)...Forward Antti Pusa is on 21-day injured reserve retroactive to February 7 and has missed 21 games (upper body).

NEXT HOME GAME

Friday, March 27, 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.

Rooster's Sports Bar & Grill

For Friday home games t he Mallards have joined with Rooster's Sports Bar & Grill in Rock Island to offer fans the chance to get a lower level ticket to the Mallards' game along with an appetizer and drink at Rooster's and a Metro bus ride to the game from Rooster's and back for just $20. For more information fans can contact Rooster's at 309-283-7005.

Rivals Sports Bar & Grill Postgame Party

After Friday night's game, fans can join the Mallards at Rivals Sports Bar & Grill for a postgame party. Rivals is located at 1720 East Kimberly Road in Davenport.

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 . 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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