Offensive Defenseman Comes to Quad Cities
September 13, 2005 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Quad City Mallards News Release
Moline, IL-Quad City Mallards Head Coach and General Manager Brian Curran announced today that defenseman Tom Galvin has joined the team for the 2005-06 season. The offensive blueliner will be spending his second pro season in the Quad Cities after playing with the ECHL's Reading Royals in 2004-05.
In his first full season of pro hockey, Galvin recorded 30 points (four goals and 26 assists) in 67 games on the Reading blueline. The 5-foot-9, 185 pound rearguard was the top scoring defenseman on a team that ranked first in the ECHL in goals against, allowing just 2.24 goals per game.
"Tom will bring offensive skill to our defense," said Curran. "He's a player that will benefit greatly from the elimination of the two-line pass, and he will be a big help to our transition game."
Galvin began his pro career by playing two games with the ECHL's Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies in 2003-04. He joined the Bullies after completing his senior season at the University of Notre Dame. The Miller Place, New York native closed out his career by helping the Irish reach the NCAA Hockey Tournament for the first time ever in 2004.
During his four years at Notre Dame, Galvin played 142 collegiate games. He scored 58 points on eight goals and 50 assists. During his sophomore season, Galvin led Notre Dame blueliners in scoring with 23 points (four goals and 19 assists).
Before attending Notre Dame, Galvin played two seasons with the Waterloo Blackhawks of the United States Hockey League (USHL). In 1999-2000, he was the second highest scoring defenseman in the USHL with 42 points (nine goals and 33 assists) in 58 games. For his efforts, Galvin was named Second Team All-USHL.
Mallards season tickets are on sale now. Fans that purchase tickets by September 30th will have their season ticket price locked in for as long as they continue to renew their season seat. For each season ticket sold before the September 30th deadline, the Mallards will contribute $100 to Gilda's Club of the Quad Cities. Call the Mallards ticket office at (309) 764-7825 to get your season ticket for the Mallards RELOADED season.
The Mallards open the 2005-06 season on Friday, October 21st in Flint vs. the Generals. The 11th home opener in franchise history is slated for Saturday, October 22nd vs. the Motor City Mechanics. Keep checking qcmallards.com for updated news on all team events.
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