Mallards Weekly Update

Published on February 1, 2016 under ECHL (ECHL)
Quad City Mallards News Release


QUACK TRACKS

Skid

The Mallards are winless in their last six games (0-4-2). The Mallards' current drought is their longest since they went six games without a victory (0-4-2) between November 23 and December 5, 2014 and is one game shy to a team record. The Mallards have twice gone seven games without a win: between October 24 and November 14, 2009 (0-6-1) and between February 21 and March 15, 1996 (0-6-1). The Mallards overtime defeat Saturday in Cincinnati did halt their four-game regulation losing streak.

Sudden Death

The Mallards have suffered back-to-back 3-2 overtime losses. The Mallards fell Saturday in Cincinnati after taking a 2-0 lead. Yesterday the Mallards rallied from a 2-0 deficit before going down in sudden death. They are now 3-3 in games settled in overtime.

On the Road

The Mallards return home this week after going 0-3-2 on a five-game road trip. The Mallards last won an away game when they defeated the IceMen 2-1 in Evansville on January 16.

Even Steven

The Mallards are at .500 for the first time since a 3-1 loss on November 13, 2015 in Cincinnati left them with a record of 5-5-3. The Mallards have not dipped under .500 since November, 1, 2014 when a 5-4 home loss to the Cyclones left them with a record of 2-3-0.

Busy

Yesterday's game was the third in three cities in 48 hours for the Mallards. It was the sixth of eight stretches of three games in three nights for the Mallards this season. They have now gone 3-2-1 when playing for the third time in three days.

Tight

The Mallards have suffered three straight one goal losses and have lost by one in four of their last five games.

Red Light District

The Mallards have scored two goals or fewer in six of their last seven games. They are tied for twenty-third in the ECHL in goal scoring (2.6 per game).

Shooting Gallery

The Mallards yesterday evening matched a team season best by allowing only 20 Toledo shots one night after setting a team season low for shots on goal (14) and equalling their season high for shots allowed (42).

Nickel

In Friday's 6-5 loss in Kalamazoo the Mallards gave up more goals in one period (five in the second) than they have in a single period since allowing five in the second period of a 6-5 home loss to the Brampton Beast on March 1, 2014.

Between the Pipes

Steve Michalek returned to the Mallards to play yesterday in Toledo after making 32 saves while winning his American Hockey League debut Saturday with the Iowa Wild. Brody Hoffman matched a personal season high with 39 saves Saturday in Cincinnati. Hoffman in that game made his fourth straight start and sixth straight appearance. David Jacobson made his ECHL debut when entered last Friday's game in Kalamazoo at the start of the third period and stopped seven of eight Wings shots.

Streaking

Austin Coldwell has recorded 13 points (two goals and 11 assists) in his last 12 games.

Leader of the Pack

With three points (one goal and two assists) last weekend Matt Neal took over the team lead in points (29). Neal also leads the Mallards in goals (12).

Trifecta

Matt Carey matched a team season high by recording three points (one goal and two assists) last Friday at Kalamazoo and produced four points (one goal and three assists) over the weekend.

First

Kevin Gibson scored his first career goal Friday at Kalamazoo.

Iron Mike

Among defensemen, Mike Monfredo is tied for fifth in the ECHL in assists (20) and tied for eighth in points (24).

Special Teams

The Mallards have killed off 20 of their opponents' last 22 power plays and rank fourth in the ECHL penalty killing (86.1 percent). The Mallards are tied for seventeenth on the power play (16.1 percent).

Head to Head

The Mallards have gone 1-1-0 against the Rush this season. They have gone 22-12-3 all-time against Rapid City and have posted a 12-4-1 home record against the Rush. The Mallards will close out the season series with Rapid City when the Rush returns to the Quad Cities February 26 and 27...The Mallards have gone 1-1-0 over the first two games of their seven-game season series with the Komets. All-time, the Mallards have gone 46-48-11 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.

Ins and Outs

Steve Michalek was assigned to the Mallards yesterday...David Jacobson was released yesterday after signing with the Mallards last Thursday...Jared Knight was recalled by Iowa (AHL) last Monday...Olivier Archambault (upper body) and Tanner Eberle (upper body) have missed the Mallards' last six games...Zach Pochiro (upper body), who has missed the Mallards' last 14 games, is on 21-day injured reserve.

UPCOMING HOME GAMES

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

R.I.A. Federal Credit Union River Bend Foodbank Challenge

Mallards fans are asked to lend a hand during the month-long challenge by bringing a non-perishable food item to any of the team's February home games. Donations can be made at the R.I.A. table located on the main concourse behind sections 108 and 109. For each item donated R.I.A. will enter the donor's name in a drawing for an iPad mini.

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

Wedding on Ice

The Mallards will team with Doland Jewelers and 97X to host 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 this Wednesday, January 27; the winner will be announced this 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.

R.I.A. Federal Credit Union River Bend Foodbank Challenge

Mallards fans are asked to lend a hand during the month-long challenge by bringing a non-perishable food item to any of the team's February home games. Donations can be made at the R.I.A. table located on the main concourse behind sections 108 and 109. For each item donated R.I.A. will enter the donor's name in a drawing for an iPad mini.

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 Wednesday night's game against Rapid City- 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

Wednesday, February 3, 6:35 p.m.

iWireless Center, Moline

Rapid City Rush vs. Quad City Mallards

Friday, February 5, 7:05 p.m.

iWireless Center, Moline

Rapid City Rush vs. Quad City Mallards

Saturday, February 6, 6:35 p.m.

Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne

Quad City Mallards vs. Fort Wayne Komets

Quad City

19-19-5, 43 points

4th place, Midwest Division

Coach: Terry Ruskowski

Rapid City

17-21-3, 37 points

tied 4th place, West Division

Coach: Joe Ferras

Fort Wayne

25-14-2, 52 points

1st place, Midwest Division

Coach: Gary Graham

LAST WEEK

Friday, January 29

Kalamazoo 6 Quad City 5

Saturday, January 30

Cincinnati 3 Quad City 2 (OT)

Sunday, January 31

Toledo 3 Quad City 2 (OT)

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