Toporowski Rejoins Mallards as Assistant Coach
Published on October 12, 2004 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Quad City Mallards News Release
Moline, IL-Quad City Mallards President and General Manager Howard Cornfield today announced that Kerry Toporowski has rejoined the Mallards as an assistant to Coach Paul Gillis.
Toporowski spent six seasons on the ice with the Mallards. He was regarded as one of the most feared enforcers in hockey until his retirement this summer due to injuries. During his 236 games in the Quad Cities, Toporowski recorded 1,338 penalty minutes and scored 65 points (seven goals and 58 assists). His penalty minute total is a franchise record.
In 12 years of professional hockey, Toporowski recorded 2,823 penalty minutes in 481 games. He was a member of three championship squads during his career including a pair of titles with the Mallards (1997-98 and 2000-01).
"I am excited to have Topper remain a part of our organization," said Cornfield. "He will be an asset to Paul behind the bench."
In addition to his role as assistant coach, Toporowski will continue his career as a financial advisor with American Express in Davenport.
Upon Toporowski's retirement this August, the Mallards announced that his #77 will be the first jersey in franchise history to be retired. Kerry Toporowski Night is scheduled for November 27th vs. Fort Wayne.
The Mallards open regular season play on Friday in Rockford. The First Capital Financial Pre-Game Show starts at 6:45 p.m. on Fox Sports Radio 1230 AM. Opening face-off is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. After the game, stay tuned for the Allstate Insurance Del Newton / Christi Cox Post-Game Show.
The Mallards begin the home portion of their tenth anniversary season on October 30th vs. Kansas City at The MARK of the Quad Cities. Season tickets are available via the Mallards ticket office at (309) 764-7825. Individual tickets for all games including Opening Night and Kerry Toporowski's Jersey Retirement on November 27th are available now via Ticketmaster at (563) 326-1111 or at The MARK box office. For the latest Mallards news and ticket information, visit www.qcmallards.com.
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