Mavericks Come from Behind, Edge Mallards 4-3

Published on February 5, 2013 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Quad City Mallards News Release


MOLINE, Ill. (February 5, 2013) - John-Scott Dickson scored two special teams goals- including the third period game winner- and added an assist as the Missouri Mavericks came from behind to defeat the host Quad City Mallards 4-3 Tuesday night.

Dickson led the Mavericks to a decisive third period rally after Quad City's Mike Stinziani charged into the goalmouth to snap a two-all tie just 58 seconds into the third. The Mallards' lead disappeared when Kellan Tochkin converted a Dickson feed from point-blank range at 4:45 of the final frame. Dickson then put the Mavericks on top for good by rifling home a power play goal from the left wing circle at 8:22.

The Mavericks had also come from behind to grab the lead in a second period- Missouri struck for two goals in three minutes and twenty seconds to turn a 1-0 deficit into a 2-1 advantage before the Mallards bounced back to even the score at two. Dickson's shorthanded breakaway goal knotted the contest at one apiece at 8:27 of the second. The Mavericks grabbed the lead for the first time when Andrew Courtney scored from the slot at the 11:47 mark, but the Mallards responded with Bob Preece's equalizing blast from the left point at 14:38.

The evening had started well for the Mallards, who were on the power play when Mickey Lang- who would add two assists- wristed the game's opening goal in under the crossbar at 14:55 of the first period, but Quad City let both that lead and its later advantage slip away.

The Mallards return to action on home ice Friday night at 7:05 p.m. against the Bloomington Blaze. The Mallards Friday will host their annual Military Appreciation Night to honor current and former military personnel. Tickets to Friday's game are available to current and former military personnel for just $5. In addition, the Mallards have offered fans the chance to purchase discounted "Seats for Soldiers" tickets- seats that will be donated by the Mallards to military personnel and their families- for just $5. Friday night, fans who purchase "Seats for Soldiers" tickets will be recognized on the Mallards' game night roster sheet and logos of businesses that purchase 20 or more "Seats for Soldiers" tickets will also appear on the roster sheet. Fans or businesses interested in donating to "Seats for Soldiers" can contact the Mallards at info@myqcmallards.com or 209-277-1364.

Friday evening is also another $1 Beer, $1 Dog College Night. All fans will be able to purchase hot dogs and beers for just $1 at i wireless Center concession stands through the end of the second intermission Friday evening. In addition, college students can purchase tickets to the game for just $10 in person at the i wireless Center box office or by calling the Mallards' business office at 309-277-1364.

Tickets for Friday night's tilt- as well as seats for all remaining Mallards regular season home games- can also be purchased in person at the i wireless Center ticket office, at Ticketmaster outlets, through www.ticketmaster.com or through Ticketmaster charge-by-phone toll free at 1-800-745-3000. The ticket 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.

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