Rapid City Holds off Mallards 3-2

Published on February 19, 2013 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Quad City Mallards News Release


MOLINE, Ill. (February 19, 2013) - Riley Weselowski scored one goal and assisted on another, Danny Battochio made 26 saves and the Rapid City Rush held off the host Quad City Mallards' third period comeback bid on the way to a 3-2 win Tuesday night.

The Rush scored twice in just under two and a half minutes in the second period to snap a 1-1 deadlock and take a lead they would not relinquish. Michael Couch broke the tie with a drive from the top of the right wing circle at 12:31 of the second. Rapid City was on the power play when the Mallards' Anthony Perdicaro accidentally deflected Dan Gendur's centering pass into the Quad City net at 14:55.

Mickey Lang's 5-on-3 power play goal- a one timer from the slot- cut the Rush lead to 3-2 at 10:26 of the third period, but, thanks in good part to strong work from Battochio, the Mallards were unable to produce an equalizer despite enjoying further two-man advantage time in the final moments.

The Rush had first taken the lead with Weselowski's blast from the right point 8:28 into the game. Jason Dixon whipped the puck over the sprawling Battochio from the low slot with 1:18 left in the first period to even the score at one.

The Mallards return to action Friday night at 8:05 p.m. on the road against the Denver Cutthroats. The Mallards next play at home Sunday, March 3 at 4:05 p.m. against the Fort Worth Brahmas. March 3 is Youth Sports Day presented by Quad Cities YMCA and will see the first 1,000 fans ages 12 and under through the doors receive free Mallards youth jerseys. March 3 is also a Mallards Family Skate Day presented by Genesis Health Systems- fans can bring their skates and join the Mallards on the ice after the game.

Tickets for the March 3 tilt- as well as seats for all remaining Mallards regular season home games- can be purchased 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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