Thinel, Mavericks Survive Mallard Rally

Published on December 7, 2012 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Quad City Mallards News Release


MOLINE, Ill. - Sebastian Thinel broke a third period deadlock and then provided the clinching empty net goal in the final seconds of the game as the Missouri Mavericks survived a spirited comeback bid by the host Quad City Mallards to claim a 5-3 win Friday night. Also Friday evening, the Family Resources Teddy Bear Toss saw fans throw hundreds of stuffed animals on to the ice after the first Mallard goal of the game; those teddy bears will be donated to children in need in the Quad Cities area by Family Resources.

Thinel broke a 3-3 tie by scoring what proved to be the game winner from the left wing boards at 13:26 of the third and then buried his empty netter with just 3.5 seconds left on the clock.

Thinel's late heroics proved necessary after the Mallards battled back from a 3-0 deficit to even the score, a rally that culminated in Mike Hellyer burying the equalizer- and his second goal of the game- from the left wing circle at 1:43 of the third.

The Mallard recovery had started when Shayne Toporowksi's tip-in cut the Maverick lead to 3-1 at 10:09 of the second period and brought a cascade stuffed animals flying over the glass. The Mallards pulled within one when Hellyer finished off a give-and-go with Anthony Perdicaro at 18:40 of the second.

The Mallards found themselves in need of a comeback after Blake Forsyth gave the Mavericks a 1-0 lead with a drive from the high slot at 6:07 of the first period and Andrew Courtney and Kenton Miller struck just 36 seconds apart late in the first. Courtney buried the second Missouri goal from the right wing circle at 16:23; at 16:59 Miller fired the third home just under the crossbar. After Miller's goal, Jimmy Spratt replaced starting goaltender John Murray in the Mallard net.

Family Resources is a nonprofit organization that provides a safe place for children, women and families that have experienced trauma, offering a variety of services including domestic violence shelters, rape/sexual assault victim services, mental health services and 24-hour care and education for kids who have been abused, neglected, or suffer from emotional problems. The organization's website is www.famres.org.

The Mallards return to action against the Mavericks on the road tomorrow night. The Mallards next play at home Friday, December 21 at 7:05 p.m. against the Tulsa Oilers.

Tickets for the December 21 game- as well as seats for all remaining Mallards regular season home games- can be purchased in person at the i wireless Center ticket office, 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.

2012-13 Mallards season tickets as well as the Mallards' new Partial Punch Plan are also still available. The Mallards offer ticket packages to meet any budget, including youth season tickets now available for as little at $165. The Partial Punch Plan provides flexibility and affordability- each Punch Plan punch card can be redeemed for ten tickets- whether those tickets are for ten different games, all for the same game or anything in between- subject to availability. Partial Punch Plans can be had for as little as $70 for youth 12 and under. For more ticket package information, fans can call the Mallards at 309-277-1364.

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