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Mallards Weekly Update

December 7, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Quad City Mallards News Release


QUACK TRACKS

Tops

The Mallards lead the second place Cincinnati Cyclones by three points in the race for the top spot in the ECHL's Midwest Division. The Cyclones have three games in hand on the Mallards.

Streaking

The Mallards have won five straight games for the first time since they put together a five-game Central Hockey League winning streak between December 21 and December 30, 2013. The Mallards last strung together six consecutive victories when they won the final six games of the 2005-06 United Hockey League regular season between April 5 and April 15, 2006.

Overtime

The Mallards have gone to overtime in three straight games, sandwiching yesterday's sudden death win in Evansville and a 3-2 overtime victory over Indy on November 29 around last Tuesday's 2-1 shootout defeat of Cincinnati. The Mallards' recent run of success comes after they fell the first three times they were tied after sixty minutes and improves their record to 3-3 when deadlocked at the end of regulation: 2-1 in games settled in overtime and 1-2 in games decided in the shootout.

Comeback Kids

The Mallards rallied from a 5-2 third period deficit last night to win on Mike Monfredo's goal at 2:50 of overtime. Yesterday evening marked the first time the Mallards have come back to win after trailing by three goals since they erased a 3-0 Tulsa lead on the way to a 4-3 CHL victory over the Oilers on November 24, 2012. Last night's comeback was the Mallards' second rally from a third period deficit of at least two goals in their last three games. They defeated Indy November 29 after finding themselves behind 2-0 in the final minute of regulation. The Mallards have trailed at some point in six of their last eight victories.

Respite

Last night's game was the Mallards' only action in a nine day stretch that follows a run during which the Mallards played five times in seven days and eight times in 12 days.

Road To Recovery

The Mallards have won back-to-back road games for the first time this season after going winless (0-6-2) in their prior eight away tilts. Last Tuesday's victory in Cincinnati was the Mallards' first on the road since they won their season opener in Allen 2-1 on October 16.

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. The Mallards are three wins away from the team record set when they won 11 straight UHL games at home between January 25 and February 29, 2004. Their current home regulation unbeaten streak is seven games shy of the club record set when they went 18 home games (15-0-3) without a regulation defeat between January 10 and March 13, 2004. The Mallards' home regulation unbeaten streak is also the longest such run in the ECHL this season while their home winning streak is tied for longest in the league this year.

Perfect 10

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

Sunday Fun Day

The Mallards are 5-0-0 on Sundays this season.

Tight

The Mallards have played- and won- four straight one-goal games.

Division

The Mallards have won their last five games against Midwest Division opponents and are now 6-3-0 against division foes. Last night's game was the Mallards' fourth straight against a fellow Midwest Division club.

High Five

The Mallards matched a season high by giving up five goals last night after equaling a season low by surrendering just one goal last Tuesday in Cincinnati.

Shooting Gallery

The Mallards set season highs last night by allowing 44 shots on goal for the game and 19 shots in the second period alone.

Bustin' Loose

The Mallards ripped off six goals last night after scoring three or fewer in each of their prior seven games.

O from D

Defensemen (Alex Gudbranson, Guillaume Gelinas and Monfredo) scored the Mallards' final three goals last night. Blue liners have also provided five of the club's last eight (non-shootout) goals overall.

Between the Pipes

Steve Michalek is on a five-game winning streak during which he has posted a 2.17 goals against average and a .937 save percentage.

Debut

Matt Carey scored and added an assist while making his Mallard debut last night.

Arch Madness

With an assist last night Olivier Archambault became the first Mallard to reach 20 points this season.

Blue Line

After scoring and adding two assists last night, Monfredo is now second among ECHL defensemen in assists (15), third among blue liners in points (18) and tied for fifth overall in assists. Gelinas is tied for sixth among defensemen in points (15).

Rook

Matt Neal is tied for fourth among ECHL rookies in goals (9) and ranks sixth among rookies in points (18).

Special Teams

The Mallards last night scored two power play goals (on five opportunities) for the fifth time this season to climb to third (22.8 percent) in the ECHL on the man advantage. The Mallards have killed off their opponents' last 11 power plays and 21 of their foes' last 22 man advantages and now rank tenth in the league in penalty killing (84.5 percent).

Head to Head

Friday night's game is the first of six between the Mallards and Rush this season. This weekend's trip is the Mallards' only visit to Rapid City this year. The final four games of the season series will be played at the iWireless Center. The Mallards last season went 8-4-1 against the Rush and 4-3-0 in Rapid City. All-time the Mallards are 21-11-3 against the Rush and 9-7-2 at Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. In addition, the Mallards and Rush met in seven-game first round playoff series each of the last two springs. The Rush came out on top in the opening round of the 2015 ECHL playoffs after the Mallards edged Rapid City in the first round of the 2014 CHL postseason.

Milestones

Darren McMillan yesterday recorded his one hundredth point as a Mallard...Kyle Follmer played his fiftieth career game last Tuesday at Cincinnati...Carey yesterday recorded his first ECHL goal and assist while making his Mallard debut...Anthony Collins has played 99 career ECHL games and has recorded 98 penalty minutes as a Mallard...Monfredo has 98 career points...Archambault has played 97 career games.

Ins and Outs

Raphael Bussieres was reassigned to the Mallards by the AHL's Iowa Wild yesterday...Carey was assigned to the Mallards by Iowa last Thursday...Tanner Eberle (lower body) missed yesterday's game...Miles Koules (upper body) has missed the Mallards' last three games...Kevin Henderson (upper body) has missed the Mallards' last five games.

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 and under to arrive at the iWireless Center 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

Friday, December 11, 8:05 p.m.

Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City

Quad City Mallards vs. Rapid City Rush

Saturday, December 12, 8:05 p.m.

Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City

Quad City Mallards vs. Rapid City Rush

Quad City

13-7-3, 29 points

1st place, Midwest Division

Coach: Terry Ruskowski

Rapid City

10-7-2, 22 points

2nd place, West Division

Coach: Joe Ferras

LAST WEEK

Tuesday, December 1

Quad City 2 Cincinnati 1 (SO)

Sunday, December 6

Quad City 6 Evansville 5 (OT)



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