Wichita Holds off Mallard Comeback Bid

Published on November 23, 2012 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Quad City Mallards News Release


WICHITA, KS - R.G. Flath and Ryan Flanagan provided a goal and an assist apiece as the host Wichita Thunder held off a Quad City Mallard comeback bid to defeat the Mallards 4-3 Friday night.

The Mallards, who at one point trailed 3-0, got a pair of goals from Mike Stinziani as they twice battled back to within one in the third period. Stinziani cut what had been a 3-1 gap to 3-2 from close range at 9:43 of the third. The Thunder responded when Flath widened the gap to 4-2 by scoring what proved to be the game winner from the right wing circle just 56 seconds later. Stinziani would make it a one goal game again by scoring once more from close range at 14:19, but the Mallards were unable to produce a late equalizer.

The Thunder had begun to build its advantage by scoring the only goal of the first period. Wichita was on the power play when Ian Lowe tipped the puck home at 17:53 of the first.

The Thunder stretched the cushion to three goals by scoring twice in the second period. Flanigan buried a rebound to make it 2-0 at 10:02 of the second. At 14:34 Les Reaney broke into the Mallard goalmouth to steer the third Wichita goal just in over the goal line. The three-goal margin lasted just under two minutes before Mickey Lang sparked what would prove to be unfulfilled Quad City comeback hopes with a shorthanded breakaway goal that cut Wichita's edge to 3-1 at 16:32 of the middle frame.

The Mallards return to action at home tomorrow night at 7:05 p.m. against the Tulsa Oilers. Fans can purchase four lower bowl seats for that game for just $40- a savings of better than $30 off the regular walk-up ticket price. In addition, hot dogs will be available for just $1 on Saturday evening.

Tickets for tomorrow night's 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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