Perry Called up by Iowa Wild

February 6, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Quad City Mallards News Release


MOLINE, Ill. (February 6, 2015) - Quad City Mallards forward Joe Perry has been signed to a professional tryout agreement by the American Hockey League's Iowa Wild, the Mallards announced today.

Perry, 25, is tied for eighth in the ECHL in goals (20). The 6' 2", 215-pound Nanaimo, British Columbia native is tied for second among ECHL rookies in goal-scoring and is tied for fifth among rookies in points (36). Perry, who has played in each of the Mallards' first 42 games, also boasts the team's second best plus/minus rating (+8). Perry's is the tenth AHL call-up for a Mallard this season.

Perry first joined the Mallards last March and made his professional debut in the Central Hockey League President's Cup playoffs. He skated in the first two games of the Mallards' opening round series against the Rapid City Rush before injury ended his season.

Just before arriving in the Quad Cites last spring, Perry led Division III powerhouse St. Norbert College to its third national title in his four years as a Green Knight. He was named to the American Hockey Coaches Association Division III All-American first team after finishing last season tied for first in the nation with 24 goals and totaling 37 points in 32 games. Perry earned 2014 NCAA tournament Most Valuable Player honors by scoring five goals and adding two assists in three tournament games. He scored 50 times and recorded 106 points in 115 career collegiate games.

The Mallards return to action at home TOnight at 7:05 p.m. against the Wichita Thunder. Tonight also brings the return of $1 Dog/$1 Beer Night presented by 97X and MetroLINK. Fans can enjoy $1 hot dogs and beers from iWireless Center concession stands during all Friday home games.

The Mallards have partnered with Metro to provide transit service between Augustana College and downtown Moline during Friday home games. Students can catch the Route 10 on campus via 7th Avenue to and from games, with the Route 10 dropping students off near campus or in the District after games. Students can then take the Route 53 from the District back to Augustana until 3 a.m. As part of Metro's unlimited ride program, Augustana riders can use their Augustana ID as their fare. Fans can visit www.gogreenmetro.com or www.facebook.com/53and59 for more information.

In addition, for Friday home games t he Mallards have also joined with Rooster's Sports Bar & Grill in Rock Island to offer fans the chance to get a lower level ticket to the Mallards' game along with an appetizer and drink at Rooster's and a Metro bus ride to the game from Rooster's and back for just $20. For more information fans can contact Rooster's at 309-283-7005.

Tickets for all remaining Mallards regular season home games- including tonight's contest- 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., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and game days from 10:00 a.m. until the start of the second period. Tickets are available for $10, $16, $20 and $28.



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