Mallards Weekly Update

Published on January 18, 2016 under ECHL (ECHL)
Quad City Mallards News Release


QUACK TRACKS

Stop Sign

Yesterday's loss to Kalamazoo halted the Mallards' three-game winning streak.

Busy

The Mallards went 2-1-0 while playing three games in 48 hours last weekend. With yesterday's loss they dropped to 3-2-0 this season when playing a third game in three days.

Race

The second place Mallards now trail the Fort Wayne Komets by five points in the race for the top spot in the Midwest Division. The Mallards head into this weekend's two game series with Indy three points ahead of the third place Fuel. The Mallards have played two fewer games than Indy and have played three more games than the Komets.

Sudden Death

Matt Neal's goal with just 19 seconds left in overtime gave the Mallards a 3-2 win over Kalamazoo last Friday. With that victory the Mallards improved to 3-1 in games decided in overtime this season.

Shooting Gallery

The Mallards took a team season high 41 shots on goal in last Friday's overtime win over Kalamazoo.

No Chill

Kevin Henderson scored with 2:51 left in the third period Saturday to give the Mallards a 2-1 win in Evansville- their third victory in as many games at the Ford Center this season.

One-Sided

Yesterday's 7-2 loss to Kalamazoo was the Mallards most lopsided defeat of the season. The Mallards yesterday lost by five goals for the first time since they were blanked 5-0 by the Brahmas in Fort Worth on November 28, 2012 in the Central Hockey League.

Red Light District

The Mallards yesterday also matched a season high for goals allowed first established in a 7-4 loss to Fort Wayne on January 8. The Mallards had allowed a total of just three goals while winning three straight games prior to yesterday's setback.

Failure to Launch

The Mallards gave up four first period goals yesterday. They surrendered the first goal to Kalamazoo's Curtis Valk just 17 seconds into the game and allowed a goal to the Wings' Lane Scheidl with just 1.6 seconds left in the first. Yesterday marked the first time the Mallards have been scored upon four times in one period since they gave up four goals in the opening period of a 7-5 win in Fort Wayne on December 29, 2014.

Century

Kevin Henderson's shorthanded strike early in the second period yesterday was the Mallards' one hundredth goal of the season. The Mallards are three games over .500 despite having been outscored 112-101.

Streaking

Austin Coldwell is in the midst of a team season best eight-game point-scoring streak (1-9-10) and eight-game assist streak.

Four Score

Matt Carey established a team season best by scoring in four straight games- and producing a total of five goals during that run- before going without a goal Saturday in Evansville.

Between the Pipes

The Mallards yesterday changed goaltenders during a game for the first time this season when Brody Hoffman replaced Steve Michalek at the start of the second period. Hoffman made 38 saves in Saturday's win over Evansville and has now faced at least 38 shots in each of his last five starts.

On the Road Again

The Mallards play their next five games on the road. This weekend's trip to Indianapolis will be followed by games in Kalamazoo (January 29), Cincinnati (January 30) and Toledo (January 31).

Rook

Neal, who took over the team lead in goals (11) with last Friday's overtime game winner, is tied for sixth among ECHL rookies in goals and tied for eighth among rookies in points (26).

Iron Mike

Mike Monfredo is tied for third among ECHL defensemen in assists (20) and tied for fourth among defensemen in points (24).

Special Teams

The Mallards have scored just once in their last 18 power plays and are now tied for thirteenth in the ECHL on the man advantage (17.0 percent). After giving up four power play goals in their three games last weekend (on 16 shorthanded situations) the Mallards are now tied for eighth in the league in penalty killing (85.6 percent). The Mallards both scored (Henderson) and allowed (Justin Taylor) a shorthanded goal yesterday against Kalamazoo. The Mallards have how scored four shorthanded goals this season and given up three.

Head to Head

The Mallards have gone 2-4-0 against the Fuel this season and 0-3-0 in Indianapolis. The Mallards and Fuel will clash a total of ten times this year.

Ins and Outs

Olivier Archambault (upper body) and Tanner Eberle (upper body) missed yesterday's game...Sam Warning (upper body) has missed the Mallards' last two games...Zach Pochiro (upper body), who has missed the Mallards' last nine games, is on 21-day injured reserve.

UPCOMING HOME GAMES

Wednesday, February 3, 6:35 p.m. - Mallards vs. Rapid City Rush

Early Start

All Mallards Wednesday night home games face off at 6:35 p.m. this season.

Friday, February 5, 7:05 p.m.- Mallards vs. Rapid City Rush

Zamboni Matrimony: a Wedding on Ice

The Mallards will team with Doland Jewelers and 97X to host "Zamboni Matrimony: a Wedding on Ice". Couples can enter to win the chance to exchange their vows on the Mallards' frozen pond at www.myqcmallards.net or at Doland Jewelers. The deadline to enter is Wednesday, January 27; the winner will be announced Friday, January 29. The winning couple will not only tie the knot at center ice but will also receive as a wedding gift 2016-17 Mallards season tickets and a $250 credit toward a wedding set from Doland Jewelers.

$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.

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 this Saturday night's game against the Fuel in Indianapolis- 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 22, 6:35 p.m.

Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Indianapolis

Quad City Mallards vs. Indy Fuel

Saturday, January 23, 6:35 p.m.

Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Indianapolis

Quad City Mallards vs. Indy Fuel

Quad City

19-16-3, 41 points

2nd place, Midwest Division

Coach: Terry Ruskowski

Indy

18-20-2, 38 points

3rd place, Midwest Division

Coach: Scott Hillman

LAST WEEK

Friday, January 15

Quad City 3 Kalamazoo 2 (OT)

Saturday, January 16

Quad City 2 Evansville 1

Sunday, January 17

Kalamazoo 7 Quad City 2



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