Tapp Signs On For Two More Years in Quad Cities
Published on July 6, 2006 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Quad City Mallards News Release
Moline, IL-The Quad City Mallards today announced that goaltender Jason Tapp has signed a two-year contract that will keep him in a Mallards sweater for the 2006-07 and 2007-08 seasons. The upcoming campaign marks Tapp's second year in the Quad Cities following an outstanding debut season in 2005-06.
Tapp played 64 games in the Mallards net last season while recording a 2.57 goals against average and a .916 save percentage. He ranked amongst United Hockey League leaders in goals against average (fourth), save percentage (fifth) and wins (tied for third with 34). He ranked second in the league in minutes played (3,641:52) while establishing a new franchise record in the category. He also recorded five shutouts, the third highest total in the league. He established career highs in games played, minutes played and games won.
He closed his season with a tremendous playoff series vs. the Danbury Trashers. Tapp stopped 278 shots in the seven-game Quarterfinal Round Series including a 50-save performance in the Mallards' Game Two victory in Danbury.
The 2006-07 campaign will be the fifth season of Tapp's pro career. He will begin the upcoming season with 85 career wins, 60 losses and 14 ties/shootout losses. Tapp has a career goals against average of 2.62 and a save percentage of .910.
"To win a championship, you have to have quality goaltending," said Mallards President Tim Taylor. "If you look at the teams that have been successful in this league, and throughout hockey for that matter, a major component to their success is solid goaltending. Jason has proven himself as one of the most talented goaltenders in all of minor professional hockey, and we are very fortunate to have him signed for the next two seasons."
"Jason was a key part of our team last year," said Mallards General Manager and Head Coach Brian Curran. "He was outstanding throughout the season and especially down the stretch and in the playoffs. He works hard and is a fantastic competitor. I knew what he was capable of doing, and he certainly proved himself to the organization and the Quad City fans."
Tapp will be one of the instructors at the upcoming Quad City Mallards Roller Hockey Camp beginning on August 7th at the Quad City Sports Center. For more information on the camp, pick up a brochure at the Mallards Nest (1509 3rd Avenue A in Moline) or call (309) 764-7825.
Mallards season tickets are available now via The MARK box office at (309) 764-2000. Fans interested in season ticket information, including the Mallards Season Ticket GUARANTEE, can contact the Mallards Ticket Office at (309) 764-7825.
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