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Mallards Weekly Update

January 4, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Quad City Mallards News Release


QUACK TRACKS

Skid

The Mallards have lost five of their last six games. Last Thursday's win in Evansville ended a run of four straight regulation losses. That skid was the Mallards' first losing streak of the season.

Drop

The Mallards' loss to the Americans combined with the Fort Wayne Komets' win over the Toledo Walleye pushed the Mallards out of first place in the Midwest Division last Saturday night and enabled the Komets to take over the top spot. While the Komets are just one point ahead of the second place Mallards, Fort Wayne does have four games in hand on the Mallards.

Splitsville

The road team won both games as the Mallards earned a split of their home-and-home with Evansville last week. The Mallards rebounded to win 6-4 last Thursday after falling 3-2 one night earlier. With last Saturday's loss to Allen the Mallards finished their season series against the defending Kelly Cup champion Americans 1-1-0 after winning their season opener October 16 at the Allen Event Center.

Home Sweet Home?

The Mallards have lost three straight home games. They have also dropped four of their last five home tilts after going 10-1-1 in their first 12 iWireless Center outings.

Drought

The Mallards have scored two goals or fewer in five of their last six games. They have produced just a single goal in three of their last five games.

Between the Pipes

Brody Hoffman has made 115 saves (on 124 shots) over his last three starts to post a .927 save percentage while facing over 40 shots in each of those three games.

Iron Mike

Mike Monfredo ranks third among ECHL defensemen in assists (19) and is tied for fifth among defensemen in points (22).

Impact Player

Brady Brassart picked up an assist while making his ECHL debut for the Mallards last Wednesday against Evansville and one night later scored his first Mallard goal (and added another assist) against the IceMen.

Double Down

Matt Carey last Thursday night in Evansville scored twice in the same game for the first time in his career.

Rook

Matt Neal leads the Mallards in goals (10) and is tied for fifth among ECHL rookies in goals.

Trifecta

Austin Coldwell notched a career high three points last Thursday night by assisting on the Mallards' first three goals. Coldwell and Vladimir Nikiforov- who had a goal and two assists in that contest- last Thursday matched the team season high for points in one game.

Special Teams

The Mallards killed off 44 of their foes' 46 power plays in the month of December. The Mallards rank third in the ECHL in penalty killing (86.9 percent). They have converted one of their last 15 power plays and rank twelfth in the league on the man advantage (18.2 percent).

Head to Head

The Mallards opened their seven-game season series with Fort Wayne by defeating the Komets 2-1 on home ice November 15. All-time, the Mallards have gone 46-47-11 against Fort Wayne. The ECHL is the fourth different league in which the two teams have clashed. They previously competed against each other in the United, International and Central Leagues.

Milestones

Mike Monfredo will take over sole possession eleventh place in Mallard history in career games played the next time he takes the ice. Monfredo played his two hundred thirty-sixth game for the Mallards last Saturday against Allen to move into a tie with Kerry Toporowski.

Ins and Outs

Brady Brassart was assigned to the Mallards last Tuesday by Iowa (AHL)...The Mallards released Tyler Gjurich last Tuesday after he signed and debuted with the team December 27...Guillaume Gelinas returned to the Mallards last Monday after being recalled by Iowa December 26. Gelinas missed the Mallards' games last Wednesday and Thursday against Evansville (illness) before returning to the lineup last Saturday...Raphael Bussieres (lower body) returned to the line-up last Wednesday after missing seven games...Vladimir Nikiforov (upper body) returned the line-up last Wednesday after missing the Mallards' December 27 game at Indy...Miles Koules returned to the line-up last Saturday after missing last Thursday's game at Evansville (illness)...Zach Pochiro (upper body) has missed the last four games...Tanner Eberle (upper body) has missed thelast seven games... Kevin Gibson (upper body), who has missed the Mallards' last ten games, last Monday was placed on 21-day injured reserved retroactive to December 6... Kevin Henderson (upper body) has missed the Mallards' last 15 games.

UPCOMING HOME GAMES

Friday, January 8, 7:05 p.m.- Mallards vs. Fort Wayne Komets

$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.

Postgame Party: Stoney Creek Inn/Blackwater Jack's Saloon

Fans can join Mallards players and enjoy great drink specials at a postgame party at Blackwater Jack's Saloon at Stoney Creek Inn. Stoney Creek Inn is located at 101 18th Street in Moline, just blocks from the iWireless Center.

Sunday, January 10, 4:05 p.m.- Mallards vs. Fort Wayne Komets

Skate with the Mallards presented by B100

Fans can join the Mallards on the ice after all Sunday home games this season.

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 Sunday's game against Fort Wayne- 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, January 8, 7:05 p.m.

iWireless Center, Moline

Fort Wayne Komets vs. Quad City Mallards

Sunday, January 10, 4:05 p.m.

iWireless Center, Moline

Fort Wayne Komets vs. Quad City Mallards

Quad City

16-14-3, 35 points

2nd place, Midwest Division

Coach: Terry Ruskowski

Fort Wayne

17-10-2, 36 points

1st place, Midwest Division

Coach: Gary Graham

LAST WEEK

Wednesday, December 30 Evansville 3 Quad City 2

Thursday, December 31 Quad City 6 Evansville 4

Saturday, January 2 Allen 4 Quad City 1



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