Parks Hat Trick Propels Mallards

Published on March 23, 2017 under ECHL (ECHL)
Quad City Mallards News Release


WICHITA, Kan.- Michael Parks' first career hat trick and two goals from Chris Francis propelled the Quad City Mallards (36-24-4) to a 5-2 victory over the host Wichita Thunder (18-39-4) Wednes day night .

The Mallards jumped out to a 3-0 first period lead. Francis swooped into the goalmouth to roof the opening goal at 2:19 of the first. Parks stretched the gap to three with wrist shots from the left wing circle at 8:38 and 12:52. Drew Owsley replaced Thunder starting goaltender Scott Greenham after the third Mallard goal.

Maxim St-Cyr trimmed the Mallard advantage to 3-1 by pouncing on a rebound at 13:49 of the first. At 5:55 of the third period, the Thunder pulled within one when Louick Marcotte buried a one-timer from the slot. Francis responded with a crucial close range insurance goal at 12:02 of the third. An empty net power play goal completed Parks' hat trick with just three seconds remaining.

The Mallards next play at home Friday night at 7:05 p.m. against the Fort Wayne Komets. Friday also brings the return of $2 Dog/$2 Beer Night presented by 97X. Fans can enjoy $2 hot dogs and beers from iWireless Center concession stands during every Friday Mallards home game. In addition, t he Mallards have once again this season 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.

Single game tickets for all Mallards regular season home games- including Friday night's game- are on sale now at the iWireless Center box office, Ticketmaster outlets, ticketmaster.com and Ticketmaster charge-by-phone toll free at 1-800-745-3000. The box office is open weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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