Rush Downs Mallards, Moves into Second Place Tie with Quad City

Published on March 20, 2015 under ECHL (ECHL)
Quad City Mallards News Release


RAPID CITY, SD - Dan Barczuk scored twice as the host Rapid City Rush (32-26-5) defeated the Quad City Mallards (31-26-7) 3-1 Fri day night to move into a tie with the Mallards for second place in the ECHL's Central Division.

Barczuk responded with back-to-back goals after Joe Perry gave the Mallards a 1-0 lead by scoring shorthanded from the right wing circle at 9:41 of the first period. Barczuk first pounced on rebound to tie the score at one 16:27 of the first and then broke the deadlock by burying Scott Brannon's centering pass at 4:07 of the second period.

Jesse Schultz swept in a third unanswered Rapid City goal from close range at 3:41 of the third period.

The Mallards earlier Friday released forward Mason Baptista from his amateur tryout agreement.

The Mallards and Rush meet again tomorrow night in Rapid City. The Mallards next play at home next Friday, March 27 at 7:05 p.m. against the Wichita Thunder. That game 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.

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.

After next Friday night's game, fans can join the Mallards at Rivals Sports Bar & Grill for a postgame party. Rivals is located at 1720 East Kimberly Road in Davenport.

Tickets for all remaining Mallards regular season home games- including next Friday'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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