Mallards Weekly Update

Published on November 30, 2015 under ECHL (ECHL)
Quad City Mallards News Release


QUACK TRACKS

Streaking

The Mallards have won three straight games to climb into first place in the Midwest Division. Their current winning streak is the Mallards' longest this season.

Tops

The Mallards moved into a tie for first place in the Midwest Division with Cincinnati by defeating the Cyclones 2-1 last Saturday night. The Mallards took over sole possession of the top spot with yesterday's win over Indy. While the Mallards enter tomorrow night's game with a two point lead over the Cyclones, Cincinnati does have four games in hand on the Mallards.

Rally

The Mallards staged a remarkable late comeback on the way to yesterday's 3-2 overtime win over Indy. The Mallards scored twice in 19 seconds in the final half minute of regulation to erase a 2-0 deficit and force sudden death. Anthony Collins scored the first Mallard goal with 30 seconds left in the third period; Matt Neal tied the score with just 11 seconds remaining. Austin Coldwell then scored the winner at 4:14 of overtime.

Busy

Tomorrow's game is the Mallards' fifth in seven days. They are also in the midst seven games in ten days and eight games in 12 days. The Mallards played three games in as many days each of the last two weekends.

Home Sweet Home

The Mallards have won eight straight home games and are unbeaten in regulation (10-0-1) in 11 home games since dropping their home opener October 23 against Tulsa. Their current home winning streak is the Mallards' longest since they won 11 straight United Hockey League games at home between January 25 and February 29, 2004. Their current home regulation unbeaten streak is the Mallards' longest since they went 18 straight UHL home games (15-0-3) without a regulation defeat between January 10 and March 13, 2004.

Perfect 10

The Mallards lead the ECHL in home wins (10).

Rough Road

The Mallards have tied a team record by going winless (0-6-2) in eight road games since winning their season opener in Allen October 16. The Mallards first went winless in eight straight road games (0-4-4) between November 9 and December 5 last year. The Mallards have suffered five straight regulation road losses and are one road defeat away from matching the team record for longest road losing streak set when they dropped six consecutive away games between November 5 and December 10, 2004.

Three in Three

The Mallards are 3-0-0 this season when playing their third game in three days. They defeated Indy each of the last two Sundays to cap off three-game weekends after closing out their first stretch of three games in three days by beating Wichita 5-2 on October 25.

Between the Pipes

Steve Michalek is on a four-game winning streak during which he has stopped 124 of 130 shots to post a 1.49 goals against average and a .954 save percentage. Michalek ranks seventh in the ECHL in save percentage (.927).

Arch Madness

Olivier Archambault is tied for eighth in the ECHL in assists (13) and is tied for tenth in points (19).

Red Light District

Neal, who has six points (two goals and four assists) in his last six games, is tied for eighth in the ECHL goals (9) and tied for the league lead among rookies in goals.

Blue Line

Mike Monfredo is tied for fourth among defensemen in assists (12) and ranks fifth in points (14) while Guillaume Gelinas is tied for sixth among blue liners in points (13).

Special Teams

The Mallards have gone just 1-for-11 on the power play over their last six games but are tied for fifth in the ECHL on the man advantage (21.7 percent). They are tied for fifteenth in the ECHL in penalty killing (82.4 percent).

Head to Head

The Mallards have split their first two meetings with the Cyclones. Saturday's 2-1 home win followed a 3-1 loss at Cincinnati November 13. The two clubs will meet 11 times this season. Saturday's victory was the Mallards' first in four tries all-time against the Cyclones...The Mallards won their only meeting with the IceMen last season 3-0 on December 31 in Evansville. All-time the Mallards have gone 9-8-0 against the IceMen overall and 5-6-0 in Evansville. The two teams met 16 times in the Central Hockey League in 2010-11 and 2011-12.

Milestones

Monfredo last Wednesday night at Missouri played his two hundred twenty-second career game for the Mallards to move past Matt Duffy into twelfth place in games played in team history...Kyle Follmer yesterday made his Mallard debut and recorded his first point- an assist- for the team... Vladimir Nikiforov recorded his one hundredth career ECHL point last Friday against Kalamazoo... Ryan Tesink played his fiftieth career game last Friday against Kalamazoo...Darren McMillan has recorded 99 points as a Mallard...Anthony Collins has 98 penalty minutes as a Mallard.

Ins and Outs

Miles Koules (upper body) missed yesterday's game against Indy...Olivier Archambault (lower body) missed last Wednesday night's game at Missouri...Ryan Tesink returned last Wednesday at Missouri after missing five games (upper body)...Raphael Bussieres was recalled by the AHL's Iowa Wild last Tuesday.

UPCOMING HOME GAMES

Friday, December 18, 7:05 p.m.- Mallards vs. Wheeling Nailers

Winter Cap Giveaway

The first 1,000 fans through the doors for the Mallards' meeting with the Nailers will receive free Mallards winter caps courtesy of KWQC-TV6.

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

Fans again this season can enjoy $1 hot dogs and beers from iWireless Center concession stands during all Friday home games.

MetroLINK College Night

The Mallards have once again partnered with Metro to provide transit service between Augustana College and downtown Moline during all Friday home games. As part of Metro's unlimited ride program, Augustana riders can use their Augustana ID as their fare.

Saturday, December 19, 7:05 p.m.- Mallards vs. Wheeling Nailers

YMCA Youth Jersey Giveaway

The first 1,000 fans ages 12 receive free Mallards youth jerseys.

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 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.

MOBILE

The Mallards' official mobile app is now available free for both Apple and Android. The app features a wide array of exclusive content, including behind the scenes video, breaking news and scoring alerts, interviews and video messages from coach Terry Ruskowski and Mallards players, instant access to live scores, stats and standings and special offers from the team and from Mallards partners.

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.

THIS WEEK

Tuesday, December 1, 6:35 p.m.

U.S. Bank Arena, Cincinnati

Quad City Mallards vs. Cincinnati Cyclones

Sunday, December 6, 5:15 p.m.

Ford Center, Evansville

Quad City Mallards vs. Evansville IceMen

Quad City

11-7-3, 25 points

1st place, Midwest Division

Coach: Terry Ruskowski

Cincinnati

10-4-3, 23 points

2nd place, Midwest Division

Coach: Matt Macdonald

Evansville

6-10-0, 12 points

5th place, Midwest Division

Coach: Al Sims

LAST WEEK

Wednesday, November 25

Missouri 4 Quad City 1

Friday, November 27

Quad City 3 Kalamazoo 1

Saturday, November 28

Quad City 2 Cincinnati 1

Sunday, November 29

Quad City 3 Indy 2 (OT)

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