17 Feb 2015

BAKER SCORES GAME WINNER IN ALLEN

By Brian Lavelle

ALLEN, Texas (February 16, 2015) - Kevin Baker broke 1-1 tie at 5:51 of the third period and the Quad City Mallards (25-18-6) went on to defeat the host Allen Americans (34-9-5) 2-1 Monday night.  With their victory over the league leaders, the Mallards opened up a three point lead in the race for second place in the ECHL's Central Division.

Baker buried a cross-ice pass from Justin Fox- who had scored the first Mallard goal- for the game winner

Fox opened the scoring from the right wing circle at 18:07 of the first period.

Spencer Asuchak deadlocked the game at one with a point blank backhander at 6:06 of the second period, but the Americans could not produce another reply after Baker put the Mallards back on top in the third.

The Mallards return to action Friday night on the road against the Brampton Beast.  The Mallards next play at home next Wednesday evening, February 25 at 7:05 p.m. against the Americans.  Fans can purchase four tickets to each Mallards Wednesday home game this season for just $20.  In addition, after each Wednesday home contest, fans can join the Mallards at T.G.I. Friday's on River Drive in Moline- adjacent to the iWireless Center- for a postgame party.

Tickets for all remaining Mallards regular season home games- including the February 25 tilt- 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.
17 Feb 2015

MALLARDS WEEKLY UPDATE: FEBRUARY 16, 2015

By Brian Lavelle
THIS WEEK

Monday, February 16, 7:05 p.m.

Allen Event Center
Quad City Mallards vs. Allen Americans

Friday, February 20, 6:30 p.m.
Powerade Centre, Brampton
Quad City Mallards vs. Brampton Beast

Sunday, February 22, 1:00 p.m.
Powerade Centre, Brampton
Quad City Mallards vs. Brampton Beast

 

LAST WEEK
Wednesday, February 11
Quad City 3 Missouri 2

Friday, February 13
Tulsa 2 Quad City 1

Saturday, February 14

Quad City 3 Tulsa 2

 

Quad City
24-18-6, 54 points
2nd place, Central Division
Coach: Terry Ruskowski

Allen
34-8-5, 73 points

1st place, Central Division
Coach: Steve Martinson

Brampton
15-29-2, 32 points
7th place, Central Division
Coach: Brent Hughes

 

QUACK TRACKS
Tight
Each of the Mallards' three games last week was decided by one goal.  The Mallards won two of those three tilts.

Splitsville
With Saturday night's 3-2 road win the Mallards earned a split of their weekend home-and-home series with Tulsa.  The Oilers won 2-1 in the Quad Cities Friday evening.

Second

With their win on Saturday night the Mallards kept their hold on second place in the Central Division.  The Mallards are one point ahead of third place Wichita.

On the Road
The Mallards tonight play the second of five straight road games.  After visiting the Americans this evening, the Mallards will head to Brampton for games Friday, Sunday and Monday.

Upswing
The Mallards have gone 6-3-0 in their last nine games.

2015
Saturday night's win left the Mallards with a .500 record (8-8-1) in 2015.

Stingy

The Mallards have allowed two goals or fewer each of their last three games and in eight of their last nine games.  They now rank third in the ECHL in goals against per game (2.6).

Red Light District
The Mallards have scored three goals or fewer in each of their last four games and in 13 of their last 14 games.  They are now tied for thirteenth in the ECHL in goals per game (3.0).

Special Teams
While the Mallards have allowed power play goals in each of their last two games, they have not surrendered a goal while down one man in any of their last five games (Tulsa scored at 5-on-3 Friday and 6-on-3 Saturday).  The Mallards rank fifth in the ECHL in penalty killing (85.7 percent). Three of the four goals the Mallards have scored over their last two games have come on the power play.  The Mallards rank fourteenth in the league in power play efficiency (17.6 percent).

Super Mario
Mario Lamoureux has five points (two goals and three assists) in his last three games and 18 points (five goals and 13 assists) in his last 14 games.  Lamoureux, who Saturday night reached 50 points for the season, ranks ninth in the ECHL in points and tied for fifth in assists (34).

Trifecta
By assisting on all three Mallard goals Saturday night Mike Monfredo matched team single game season highs for assists and points and established personal career single game highs for assists and points.  Monfredo had a hand in all four Mallard goals last weekend.  He scored the lone Quad City goal in Friday's loss to Tulsa.

Can't Get Enough of That Wonderful Duff

Matt Duffy Saturday night scored his seventh power play goal out of eight overall this season.  Duffy is now tied for fourth in the ECHL in power play goals.

Between the Pipes
Parker Milner has posted a 1.27 goals against average and a .945 save percentage while going 4-1-0 over his last seven games.  Milner started the Mallards' games last Wednesday and Friday, marked the first time a Mallard goaltender has started back-to-back games since Evan Mosher made consecutive starts December 29 and 31.  Milner is tied for second in save percentage (.927) and ranks third in goals against average (2.17).  Mosher is tied for eighth in the ECHL in save percentage (.915).

 

Debut
Berkley Scott made his Mallard debut last Wednesday night against Missouri after signed with the Mallards earlier the same day.  Scott joined the Mallards from the Southern Professional Hockey League's Knoxville Ice Bears.  Scott was third in the SPHL in goals (18) and seventh in points (37) when he joined the Mallards.

Undermanned
The Mallards played with fewer than the standard 16 skaters for six straight games before Paxton Leroux and Evan Haney returned to the lineup for last Friday's game.


Milestones
Duffy reached 100 career assists by picking up a pair of assists last Wednesday against Missouri... Last Wednesday's win over Missouri was Terry Ruskowski's ninetieth victory as Mallard coach...Darren McMillan has 198 career points...Kevin Baker has 298 career assists.

 

Head to Head
The Mallards dropped their only prior meeting with the Americans this season 5-2 in Allen on December 10.  All-time, the Mallards have posted a regular season record of 3-6-1 against the Americans: 2-3-0 at home and 1-3-1 at the Allen Event Center...The Mallards have gone 6-2-3 against Brampton this season and have posted a 2-0-3 record in Brampton.  All-time, the Mallards have gone 13-5-6 against the Beast overall and 7-5-4 at the Powerade Center.

Ins and Outs
Paxton Leroux returned to the Mallards lineup last Friday against Tulsa after missing six games (upper body injury)...Evan Haney returned last Friday after missing nine games (upper body injury)...Johnny Rogic (out ten games), Logan Nelson (eight games) and Antti Pusa (three games) remain sidelined by upper body inuries.  Pusa is on 21-day injured reserve retroactive to February 7...Berkley Scott last Wednesday signed with the Mallards and made his debut for the club.


NEXT HOME GAME
Wednesday, February 25, 7:05 p.m.- Mallards vs. Allen Americans

4 Tickets for $20; T.G.I. Friday's Postgame Party
Fans can get four tickets for just $20 for each Wednesday home game.  After each Wednesday home tilt fans can join the Mallards at T.G.I. Friday's on River Drive in Moline for a postgame party.

ON THE AIR
Fox Sports Radio 1230 is the radio home of Mallards Hockey Presented by Genesis Power Sports Performance.  Mallards games broadcast on AM 1230 also stream live online at www.wfxn.net.  A limited number of Mallards games- including tonight's match-up with Allen- will not air on Fox Sports Radio 1230 due to conflicts with University of Illinois basketball and football and Green Bay Packer football.  ECHL-TV pay-per-view video webcasts and free audio webcasts of all Mallards games are also available at myqcmallards.net.

TICKETS
Single Game Tickets
Single game tickets for all Mallards regular season contests are now available.  Fans can contact the Mallards at (309) 277-1364 or info@myqcmallards.com for more information about tickets.  Single game tickets are also available at the iWireless Center box office, at Ticketmaster outlets, through www.ticketmaster.com or through Ticketmaster charge-by-phone toll free.  The box 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.

Group Tickets
Groups of at least ten receive savings off the walk-up price and a host of group benefits.  Mallards group tickets are a great fit for youth organizations, friends, co-workers, family groups, religious groups, school functions and business events.  For more group ticket information, fans can contact the Mallards at (309) 277-1364 or info@myqcmallards.com.

 

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12 Feb 2015

News from the Duck Pond

By Brian Lavelle
Lamoureux Scores Late Winner

MOLINE, Ill. (February 11, 2015) - Mario Lamoureux- who also had an assist- broke a 2-2 tie with 2:44 left in the third period and the host Quad City Mallards (23-17-6) went on to defeat the Missouri Mavericks (19-22-4) 3-2 Wednesday night.  With the win the Mallards opened up a four point lead in the race for second place in the ECHL's Central Division

Lamoureux completed the Mallards' comeback from a 2-1 deficit by burying Matt Duffy's centering pass after Jeff Lee tied the game from the doorstep at 11:43 of the second period.

The Mavericks had rebounded with back-to-back first period goals after the Mallards' Anthony Collins tipped in the opening goal just under four minutes into the game.  Geoff Walker's wrist shot evened the score at one at 14:18 of the first.  At 18:21 Lindsay Sparks scored the tiebreaker from the side of the net.

The Mallards next play at home Friday night at 7:05 p.m. against the Tulsa Oilers.  Friday also 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 the 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.

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

Mallards Sign Scott

MOLINE, Ill. (February 11, 2015) - The Quad City Mallards have signed forward Berkley Scott, the Mallards announced today. The Mallards also announced forward Antti Pusa has been placed on 21-day injured reserve.

Scott, 24, joins the Mallards after playing 39 games this season for the Southern Professional Hockey League's Knoxville Ice Bears.  The 6' 3", 210-pound Anoka, Minnesota, native ranks third in the SPHL in goals (18) and is tied for seventh in points (37). 


Now in his fourth professional season, Scott has scored 14 goals and totaled 25 points in 63 career ECHL games with three different clubs.

Scott notched two goals and five assists in 23 ECHL games last year with the Utah Grizzlies and San Francisco Bulls.  He also scored ten goals and totaled 20 points in 23 games with Knoxville last season.

In 2012-13, Scott scored a dozen goals and recorded 17 points in 39 games with Utah.  The same season saw him score 13 times and produce 31 points in 27 games with the Ice Bears.

Scott broke into pro hockey with Knoxville in 2011-12.  He scored nine goals and collected 30 points in 53 SPHL games as a rookie and also played his first ECHL game for the Cincinnati Cyclones.

Before turning pro Scott spent two seasons in the junior ranks with the North American Hockey League's Alaska Avalanche and Coulee Region Chill.

Pusa was placed on injured reserve retroactive to last Saturday.  Pusa suffered an upper body injury in the Mallards' 6-2 win over the Wichita Thunder last Saturday night.  He has scored six goals and totaled 15 points while registering 73 penalty minutes in 28 games with the Mallards this season.

10 Feb 2015

MALLARDS WEEKLY UPDATE: FEBRUARY 9, 2015

By Brian Lavelle

THIS WEEK
Wednesday, February 11, 7:05 p.m.

iWireless Center, Moline
Missouri Mavericks vs. Quad City Mallards

Friday, February 13, 7:05 p.m.
iWireless Center, Moline
Tulsa Oilers vs. Quad City Mallards

Saturday, February 14, 7:35 p.m.
BOK Center, Tulsa
Quad City Mallards vs. Tulsa Oilers

 

LAST WEEK
Tuesday, February 3
Quad City 3 Missouri 1

Friday, February 6
Wichita 2 Quad City 1

Saturday, February 7
Quad City 6 Wichita 2

Sunday, February 8
Missouri 3 Quad City 0

 

Quad City
22-17-6, 50 points
2nd place, Central Division
Coach: Terry Ruskowski

Missouri
18-21-4, 40 points
6th place, Central Division
Coach: Richard Matvichuk

Tulsa
21-21-6, 46 points
4th place, Central Division
Coach: Bruce Ramsay

QUACK TRACKS
Second
The Mallards are in sole possession of second place in the ECHL's Central Division.  The Mallards snapped a second place deadlock with Wichita by defeating the Thunder 6-2 last Saturday- one night after a 2-1 loss to Wichita left them tied with the Thunder.  With yesterday's loss to Missouri the Mallards missed an opportunity to open up a four point lead in the battle for second.

Busy
The Mallards went 2-2-0 last week, splitting two games against both Wichita and Missouri.  The Mallards went 1-2-0 over the weekend while playing three games in three nights for the fourth time this season.

Undermanned
The Mallards have been undermanned for their last six games, starting with a January 30 win in Wichita, a contest they finished with just 13 skaters after injuries to Paxton Leroux and Logan Nelson and a game misconduct assessed to Darren McMillan.  The Mallards dressed just 15 skaters (instead of the standard 16) for each of the four games that followed before being reduced to 14 skaters yesterday after an injury to Antti Pusa Saturday night.

You Again
The Mallards and Mavericks Wednesday night will meet for the third time in nine days.  Last Saturday's game was the fourth in 11 days between the Mallards and Thunder.

Trifecta
Last Tuesday's win over Missouri was the Mallards' third victory in a row.  Last Friday's loss to Wichita kept the Mallards from winning four straight for the first time since the final four games of last season.

Blanked
The Mallards yesterday were shut out for the third time this season. 

Blitzed
The Mallards allowed three goals in the first five minutes, 21 seconds of yesterday's loss to the Mavericks.  Parker Milner replaced Evan Mosher after the third Maverick goal and made 18 saves while keeping Missouri off the scoreboard over the final 54 minutes, 39 seconds of the game.

Stingy

Yesterday's Maverick blitz ended a run that had seen the Mallards surrender two goals or fewer in five straight games.  Despite yesterday's fireworks, the Mallards remain tied for third in the ECHL in goals against per game (2.6).

Red Light District
Yesterday's shutout came the day after the Mallards established a team single game high for 2015 by scoring six times against Wichita.  The Mallards Saturday night also came within one goal of matching the team season high for goals.  The Mallards are tied for twelfth in the ECHL in goals per game (3.0).

Doing Time
The Mallards and Thunder last Saturday combined to set Mallard season highs for most penalty minutes in one game (136) and in one period (114 in the third).

Hot Ticket
A total of 11,237 fans- 5,812 Friday night and 5,425 Saturday evening- watch the Mallards' games against the Thunder last weekend, the best combined attendance for Mallard home games on consecutive nights this season.

Special Teams
The Mallards have survived 24 of their foes' last 26 power plays and now rank fourth in the ECHL in penalty killing (85.8 percent).  The Mallards have gone 8-for-30 on the power play over their last seven games to climb into a tie for fourteenth in the league in power play efficiency (17.5 percent).

No Ordinary Joe
Joe Perry last Friday made his American Hockey League debut and picked up his first AHL point- an assist- in the Iowa Wild's 5-3 win over the Hamilton Bulldogs after being called up by Iowa last Thursday.

Firsts
Anthony Collins, who was acquired last Tuesday in a trade with South Carolina, last Friday against Wichita made his Mallard debut and picked up his first point- an assist- for the club.  Collins scored his first Mallard goal one night later against the Thunder.

Super Mario
Mario Lamoureux has 13 points (three goals and ten assists) in his last 11 games.  Lamoureux is tied for seventh in the ECHL in assists (31).

Foxy
Justin Fox's five-game point scoring streak (3-2-5) ended yesterday.

Rookie Roll
Todd Fiddler, who matched a team season high and set a personal career high by collecting three points (one goal and two assists) last Saturday against Wichita, has notched five points (two goals and three assists) in his last five games.

Between the Pipes
Milner have given up just four goals while going 3-0-0 in his last four games (1.02, .962).  Milner is tied for second in the ECHL in save percentage (.926) and ranks third in goals against average (2.18).  Mosher is tied for tenth in save percentage (.914).

Milestones
McMillan reached 198 career points with an assist in last Saturday's win over Wichita...Kevin Baker has 297 career assists...Matt Duffy has 98 career assists.

Head to Head
The Mallards have gone 2-4-2 against the Mavs this year and 0-1-1 at home against Missouri.  All-time, the Mallards have posted a 18-23-3 overall record against the Mavericks and have gone 7-10-1 on home ice...The Mallards have won two of their three meetings with the Oilers this season.  The Mallards won the lone prior match-up between the two clubs at the iWireless Center 4-3 in a shootout on November 19.  The Mallards and Oilers have split a pair of games in Tulsa.  All-time the Mallards have gone 10-8-0 against the Oilers: 7-2-0 at home and 3-6-0 on the road.

Ins and Outs
Five Mallard forwards have been sidelined by upper body injuries: Evan Haney (out eight games), Johnny Rogic (seven games) Paxton Leroux (five games), Logan Nelson (five games) and Antti Pusa (one game)...Joe Perry signed a professional tryout agreement with the American Hockey League's Iowa Wild last Thursday...The Mallards last Tuesday acquired forward Anthony Collins from the South Carolina Stingrays in exchange for future considerations.

UPCOMING HOME GAMES
Wednesday, February 11, 7:05 p.m.- Mallards vs. Missouri Mavericks

4 Tickets for $20; T.G.I. Friday's Postgame Party
Fans can get four tickets for just $20 for each Wednesday home game.  After each Wednesday home tilt fans can join the Mallards at T.G.I. Friday's on River Drive in Moline for a postgame party.

Friday, February 13, 7:05 p.m.- Mallards vs. Tulsa Oilers

$1 Dog/$1 Beer Friday presented by 97X and MetroLINK
Fans again this season can enjoy $1 hot dogs and beers from iWireless Center concession stands during all Friday home games.  97X will follow in the spirit of the evening by presenting hot dog-themed intermission entertainment.  The Mallards have once again partnered with Metro to provide transit service between Augustana College and downtown Moline during all Friday home games.  Students can catch the Route 10 on campus via 7th Avenue to and from the games, with the Route 10 dropping students off near campus or at the District after games.  Students can then hop on 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.  

Rooster's Sports Bar & Grill
For Friday home games the Mallards have 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.

Sport Clips Coupons
Fans will receive haircut coupons from Sport Clips when departing the iWireless Center after Friday night's game.

ON THE AIR
Fox Sports Radio 1230 is the radio home of Mallards Hockey Presented by Genesis Power Sports Performance.  Mallards games broadcast on AM 1230 also stream live online at www.wfxn.net.  A limited number of Mallards games will not air on Fox Sports Radio 1230 due to conflicts with University of Illinois basketball and football and Green Bay Packer football.  ECHL-TV pay-per-view video webcasts and free audio webcasts of all Mallards games are also available at myqcmallards.net.

TICKETS
Single Game Tickets
Single game tickets for all Mallards regular season contests are now available.  Fans can contact the Mallards at (309) 277-1364 or info@myqcmallards.com for more information about tickets.  Single game tickets are also available at the iWireless Center box office, at Ticketmaster outlets, through www.ticketmaster.com or through Ticketmaster charge-by-phone toll free.  The box 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.

Group Tickets
Groups of at least ten receive savings off the walk-up price and a host of group benefits.  Mallards group tickets are a great fit for youth organizations, friends, co-workers, family groups, religious groups, school functions and business events.  For more group ticket information, fans can contact the Mallards at (309) 277-1364 or info@myqcmallards.com.

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10 Feb 2015

News from the Mallards' Nest

By Brian Lavelle

Mavs Blank Mallards 3-0

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (February 8, 2015) - The host Missouri Mavericks (18-21-4) blitzed the Quad City Mallards (22-17-6) for three early goals- the first two from Jared Brown- and Mike Clemente went on to make 27 saves as the Mavericks blanked the second place Mallards 3-0 Sunday.

Brown scored his first goal on a breakaway just a minute and 40 seconds into the first period and doubled the Missouri lead by finishing off a 2-on-1 rush at 4:25.  Just 56 seconds later the Mavericks' Andrew Courtney scored from the high slot.  Parker Milner replaced Mallard starting goaltender Evan Mosher after the third Missouri goal.

Clemente was at his busiest in the third period when made 11 saves to preserve the shutout.

Mallards Pull Away, Down Wichita 6-2

MOLINE, Ill. (February 7, 2015) - Nick Grasso scored twice and Todd Fiddler provided a goal and two assists as the host Quad City Mallards (22-16-6) defeated the Wichita Thunder (21-18-6) 6-2 Friday night. With the win the Mallards broke a tie with Wichita and took over sole possession of second place in the ECHL's Central Division.

The Mallards took control of the game by scoring three times in the second period.  Matt Duffy's power play one timer kicked off the Quad City onslaught at 7:05 of the second.  Anthony Collins doubled the Mallard lead from the doorstep at 13:38.  With just over a minute and a half left in the period, Grasoo widened the gap to 3-0 with a wrist shot from the right wing circle.

The Mallards outscored the Thunder 3-2 in a penalty filled third period.  Fiddler pounced on a rebound to score the fourth Mallard goal exactly four minutes into the third.  R.G. Flath's tip-in got Wichita on the scoreboard for the first time at 6:08 of the final frame.  The Mallards were up two men when Kevin Baker made it 5-1 from close range 13:31.  Duval scored the second Thunder goal by burying Mike Wilson's cross-ice pass from the right wing circle at the 17:08 mark, but Grasso's empty net goal would cap off the Mallard victory with just 55 seconds remaining.

Mallards' Perry Called Up by Iowa Wild

MOLINE, Ill. (February 6, 2015) - Quad City Mallards forward Joe Perry has been signed to a professional tryout agreement by the American Hockey League's Iowa Wild, the Mallards announced today.

Perry, 25, is tied for eighth in the ECHL in goals (20).  The 6' 2", 215-pound Nanaimo, British Columbia native is tied for second among ECHL rookies in goal-scoring and is tied for fifth among rookies in points (36).  Perry, who has played in each of the Mallards' first 42 games, also boasts the team's second best plus/minus rating (+8).  Perry's is the tenth AHL call-up for a Mallard this season.

Perry first joined the Mallards last March and made his professional debut in the Central Hockey League President's Cup playoffs.  He skated in the first two games of the Mallards' opening round series against the Rapid City Rush before injury ended his season.

Just before arriving in the Quad Cites last spring, Perry led Division III powerhouse St. Norbert College to its third national title in his four years as a Green Knight.  He was named to the American Hockey Coaches Association Division III All-American first team after finishing last season tied for first in the nation with 24 goals and totaling 37 points in 32 games.  Perry earned 2014 NCAA tournament Most Valuable Player honors by scoring five goals and adding two assists in three tournament games.  He scored 50 times and recorded 106 points in 115 career collegiate games.

Thunder Edges Mallards 2-1

MOLINE, Ill. (February 6, 2015) - Ian Lowe and Jared Walker both scored and Tim Boron made 18 saves as the Wichita Thunder (21-17-6) defeated the host Quad City Mallards (21-16-6) 2-1 Friday night.  With the win, the Thunder moved into a tie with the Mallards for second place in the ECHL's Central Division.

Wichita was on the power play when Lowe scored the game's first goal from the doorstep at 6:05 of the second period.

Walker backhanded a rebound past Mallard goaltender Evan Mosher- who took the loss despite making 34 saves- to double the Thunder lead at 5:46 of the third period.

At 9:07 of the third, Justin Fox's wrist shot from the top of the right wing circle cut the gap to 2-1, but the Mallards were unable to produce a late equalizer.
04 Feb 2015

ECHL ANNOUNCES REALIGNMENT FOR 2015-16: MALLARDS TO RENEW RIVALRIES WITH FORT WAYNE, EVANSVILLE

By Brian Lavelle

MOLINE, Ill. (February 3, 2015) - The Quad City Mallards will move to the ECHL's Midwest Division where they will renew their rivalries with the Fort Wayne Komets and Evansville IceMen next season as part of a league-wide realignment announced today by the ECHL.

The Mallards will be joined in the five-team Midwest Division by not only Fort Wayne and Evansville but also by the Cincinnati Cyclones and Indy Fuel.  The 28-team ECHL goes from four seven-team divisions this season to six divisions of four or five teams split into two conferences in 2015-16.

"Realignment gives us the chance to reengage and build on already existing rivalries, including a historic rivalry with Fort Wayne that dates back a decade and a half, and write new chapters with natural geographic rivals in Cincinnati and Indianapolis," said Mallards president Bob McNamara.  "Our transition to the ECHL this season has been a big success both on and off the ice and now with realignment and four strong division rivals on the way, the stage is set for another great season next year."

The Mallards and Komets have battled against each other in four different leagues- the United Hockey League, International Hockey League, Central Hockey League and ECHL- since first colliding in 1999.  Most memorably, the two clubs met in the 2003 UHL finals with the Komets taking the title.  The Mallards and IceMen first locked horns as members of the CHL in 2010-11 and 2011-12. 

The Mallards met Cincinnati for the first time ever earlier this season.  The Cyclones scored one-goal wins at the iWireless Center on October 31 and November 1.  The Mallards have never played against the expansion Fuel, which is in its first year of existence.

The Midwest Division next season will be part of the Western Conference along with the Central and West Divisions while the Eastern Conference will be comprised of the North, East and South Divisions.  The division winners will earn the top three playoff seeds in each conference while the teams with the next five highest point totals in each conference will also qualify for the postseason.

The Mallards this season are competing in the Central Division with the six teams- the Allen Americans, Brampton Beast, Missouri Mavericks, Rapid City Rush, Tulsa Oilers and Wichita Thunder- who moved with them from the CHL to the ECHL just prior to the start of the campaign.

McNamara and Mallards coach and general manager Terry Ruskowski will address the ECHL's realignment and the Mallards' new division in a press conference at 12:30 p.m. Thursday at R.I.A. Federal Credit Union in Bettendorf.  R.I.A. is located at 4217 Utica Ridge Road.

The Mallards return to action tonight on the road against the Missouri Mavericks.  The Mallards next play at home Friday night at 7:05 p.m. against the Wichita Thunder.

Friday 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.

In addition, for Friday home games the Mallards have 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.

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

 

About the Quad City Mallards
A proud affiliate of the National Hockey League's Minnesota Wild and the American Hockey League's Iowa Wild, the Quad City Mallards are in the midst of their eighteenth season and their first in the ECHL.  One of the winningest teams in all of minor league hockey, the Mallards competed in the United Hockey League from 1995 through 2007; in the International Hockey League in 2009-10; and in the Central Hockey League from 2010 through 2014.  The Mallards' proud history has seen them capture the UHL's Colonial Cup Championship three times (1997, 1998, 2001) and secure that league's Tarry Cup four times (1998, 2000, 2001, 2002) for the best overall regular season record.  In 2001, the Mallards made professional hockey history, recording their sixth consecutive season with 50 or more wins, a feat that has yet to be matched.  The iWireless Center provides a unique environment for hockey and features one-of-a-kind seating areas such as the Nest for groups and functions and the exclusive Drake Club.  For more information on the Quad City Mallards or for Mallards tickets go to www.myqcmallards.net.  Fans can also follow the Mallards via Twitter at twitter.com/myqcmallards and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/qcmallards.

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03 Feb 2015

MALLARDS WEEKLY UPDATE: FEBRUARY 2, 2015

By Brian Lavelle

Genesis Mallard Jersey Auction Raises $19,275 for Genesis Flu Free QC Program; Leroux Jersey Draws $1,500 High Bid

 

MOLINE, Ill. (January 31, 2015) - The Quad City Mallards teamed with the Genesis Health Services Foundation and KWQC TV6 to raise $19,275 for the Genesis Flu Free QC program through a game-worn jersey auction after the Mallards' game against the Brampton Beast at the iWireless Center.

The "old school" style jerseys worn by the Mallards Saturday night in their 3-1 win over the Beast went up for bid in a live auction immediately following the contest.  The jersey of Mallards forward Paxton Leroux went for the evening's high bid of $1,500.

Over the last 20 years, Mallards jersey auctions have raised over $800,000 to benefit Genesis Health System charities.  Tonight's event was the first of the Mallards' two Genesis jersey auctions this season.  Another one-of-a-kind set of game worn jerseys will be auctioned off following the Mallards' Saturday, March 14 game against the Wichita Thunder.

Saturday night's auction was conducted by Stenzel Auction Service, a family owned business that has been providing auction and appraisal services for over 50 years.  More information on Stenzel Auction Service and be found at www.stenzelauction.com.

THIS WEEK
Tuesday, February 3, 7:05 p.m.

Independence Events Center, Independence
Quad City Mallards vs. Missouri Mavericks

Friday, February 6, 7:05 p.m.
iWireless Center, Moline
Wichita Thunder vs. Quad City Mallards

Saturday, February 7, 7:05 p.m.
iWireless Center, Moline
Wichita Thunder vs. Quad City Mallards

Sunday, February 8, 4:05 p.m.
Independence Events Center, Independence
Quad City Mallards vs. MIssouri Mavericks

 

LAST WEEK
Wednesday, January 28
Wichita 4 Quad City 2

Friday, January 30
Quad City 3 Wichita 1

Saturday, January 31

Quad City 3 Brampton 1

 

Quad City
20-15-6, 46 points
tied 2nd place, Central Division
Coach: Terry Ruskowski

Missouri
17-19-4, 40 points
6th place, Central Division
Coach: Richard Matvichuk

Wichita
20-17-6, 46 points
tied 2nd place, Central Division
Coach: Kevin McClelland

QUACK TRACKS
Back-to-Back
The Mallards' 3-1 defeats of Wichita last Friday and Brampton last Saturday were the club's first back-to-back wins of 2015.  The Mallards last won consecutive games when they followed a 7-5 win in Fort Wayne on December 29 with a 3-0 shutout victory on December 31 in Evansville.

Deadlocked
The Mallards are tied with Wichita and Tulsa for second place in the ECHL's Central Division.  The Mallards have two games in hand on the Thunder and three games in hand on the Oilers.

2015
The Mallards went 4-5-1 in January.

You Again
After splitting a home-and-home series with Wichita last week, the Mallards will make it four meetings in 11 days with the Thunder when Wichita returns to the iWireless Center Friday and Saturday.

Red Light District
After giving up just one goal in each of their two wins last weekend and allowing two goals or fewer in four of their last five games, the Mallards have climbed to fourth in the ECHL in goals against per game (2.7).  They rank twelfth in goals scored per game (3.1).

Special Teams
The Mallards scored two power play goals in each of their three games last week while going 6-for-12 over those three contests.  They now rank fourteenth in the ECHL on the power play (18.1 percent).  The Mallards have killed off their foes' last 12 power plays and have survived 21 of their opponents' last 22 man advantages to move to fifth in the league in penalty killing. 

Super Mario
Mario Lamoureux has ten points (three goals and seven assists) in his last seven games.  With the first of his two assists in last Friday's win in Wichita, Lamoureux became the first Mallard to reach 40 points this season.  Lamoureux is tied for eighth in the ECHL in assists (28).

Finn-tastic
Antti Pusa has eight points (three goals and five assists) in his last nine games.

No Ordinary Joe
By scoring twice last Wednesday against Wichita, rookie Joe Perry reached 20 goals for the season.  Perry is tied for eighth in the ECHL in goals (20).

 

Between the Pipes
Parker Milner made 30 saves in last Friday's win in Wichita and has now allowed three goals or fewer in 19 of 21 games this season.  Milner ranks second in the ECHL in save percentage (.922) and fourth in goals against average (2.35).  Evan Mosher is tied for sixth in save percentage (.916).

Milestones
Darren McMillan reached 197 career points...Kevin Baker has 297 career assists...Matt Duffy has 98 career assists.

Head to Head
The Mallards have gone 3-4-0 against the Thunder this season and 1-2-0 at home.  All-time, the Mallards have gone 9-16-1 against the Thunder and 4-7-1 at the iWireless Center... The Mallards have gone 1-3-2 against the Mavs this year and 1-2-1 at Independence Events Center.  All-time, the Mallards have posted a 17-23-2 overall record against the Mavericks and have gone 7-11-1 on the road against Missouri.

Ins and Outs
Paxton Leroux (upper body injury) returned last Wednesday against Wichita after missing six games and then missed last Saturday's game against Brampton...Evan Haney (upper body injury) has missed three games...Johnny Rogic (upper body injury) has missed two games...Logan Nelson (upper body injury) missed last Saturday's game against Brampton.

UPCOMING HOME GAMES
Friday, February 6, 7:05 p.m.- Mallards vs. Wichita Thunder

$1 Dog/$1 Beer Friday presented by 97X and MetroLINK
Fans again this season can enjoy $1 hot dogs and beers from iWireless Center concession stands during all Friday home games.  97X will follow in the spirit of the evening by presenting hot dog-themed intermission entertainment.  The Mallards have once again partnered with Metro to provide transit service between Augustana College and downtown Moline during all Friday home games.  Students can catch the Route 10 on campus via 7th Avenue to and from the games, with the Route 10 dropping students off near campus or at the District after games.  Students can then hop on 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.

Saturday, February 7, 7:05 p.m.- Mallards vs. Wichita Thunder
Youth Jersey Giveaway Presented by Scott County Family Y and Two Rivers YMCA
The first 1,000 fans 12 and under through the doors for Saturday's game against the Thunder will receive free Mallards youth replica jerseys courtesy of Scott County Family Y and Two Rivers YMCA.

R.I.A. Federal Credit Union Canned Food Drive
Saturday night will also see the Mallards team with R.I.A. Federal Credit Union for a canned food drive.  Fans who bring four canned food items to the iWireless Center box office can get a lower level end seat for just $10.  

ON THE AIR
Fox Sports Radio 1230 is the radio home of Mallards Hockey Presented by Genesis Power Sports Performance.  Mallards games broadcast on AM 1230 also stream live online at www.wfxn.net.  A limited number of Mallards games- including tomorrow night's meeting with Missouri- will not air on Fox Sports Radio 1230 due to conflicts with University of Illinois basketball and football and Green Bay Packer football.  ECHL-TV pay-per-view video webcasts and free audio webcasts of all Mallards games are also available at myqcmallards.net.

TICKETS
Single Game Tickets
Single game tickets for all Mallards regular season contests are now available.  Fans can contact the Mallards at (309) 277-1364 or info@myqcmallards.com for more information about tickets.  Single game tickets are also available at the iWireless Center box office, at Ticketmaster outlets, through www.ticketmaster.com or through Ticketmaster charge-by-phone toll free.  The box 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.

Group Tickets
Groups of at least ten receive savings off the walk-up price and a host of group benefits.  Mallards group tickets are a great fit for youth organizations, friends, co-workers, family groups, religious groups, school functions and business events.  For more group ticket information, fans can contact the Mallards at (309) 277-1364 or info@myqcmallards.com.

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03 Feb 2015

Mallards Acquire Collins from South Carolina

By Brian Lavelle

MOLINE, Ill. (February 2, 2015) - The Quad City Mallards have acquired forward Anthony Collins from the South Carolina Stingrays in exchange for future considerations, the Mallards announced today.

Collins, 25, picked up two assists and collected 68 penalty minutes in 19 games with the Stingrays this season. 

Collins split last season between South Carolina and the Southern Professional Hockey League's Mississippi Surge.  The 6' 4", 215-pound Surrey, British Columbia, native notched four assists and piled up 109 penalty minutes in 32 ECHL games last year and scored two goals and added four assists while recording 130 penalty minutes in 35 games with Mississippi.

Collins played junior hockey in the British Columbia, Kootenay International, Manitoba and Saskatchewan leagues and also for Thompson Rivers University before turning professional.

The Mallards return to action tomorrow night on the road against the Missouri Mavericks.  The Mallards next play at home Friday night at 7:05 p.m. against the Wichita Thunder. 

Friday 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 all 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.  In addition, for all Friday home games the 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.

Tickets for all remaining Mallards regular season home games- including Friday night'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.
02 Feb 2015

Mallards Win Pair over the Weekend

By Brian Lavelle
Mallards Drop Brampton 3-1

MOLINE, Ill. (January 31, 2015) - Kevin Baker, Todd Fiddler and Matt Duffy scored a goal apiece and Evan Mosher made 23 saves as the host Quad City Mallards (20-15-6) defeated the Brampton Beast (13-26-2) 3-1 Saturday night. With the win the Mallards moved into a tie for second place in the ECHL's Central Division.

The Mallards were on the power play when Baker swooped into the slot and snapped home the game's first goal with just 15.4 seconds left in the first period.

Fiddler doubled the Mallard lead by driving the puck in off Brampton goaltender Trevor Cann at 11:12 of the second period.

After the Beast's Mike MacIsaac pounced on a rebound to narrow the margin to 2-1 at 6:55 of the third period, Duffy put Brampton away with another power play goal.  Duffy's blue line blast reestablished the Mallards' two goal lead at 12:48 of the third.

The Mallards return to action next Tuesday night on the road against the Missouri Mavericks.  The Mallards next play at home next Friday night at 7:05 p.m. against the Wichita Thunder.  Next Friday also 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.  97X will follow in the spirit of the evening by presenting hot dog-themed intermission entertainment.

Mallards Battle Past Wichita 3-1

WICHITA, Kan. (January 30, 2015) - Parker Milner made 30 saves, Antti Pusa broke a 1-1 tie late in the second period and the Quad City Mallards (19-15-6) went on to defeat the host Wichita Thunder (20-16-6) 3-1 Friday night.

After the Thunder's Kenton Miller opened the scoring from the doorstep at 2:04 of the second period, the Mallards responded with back-to-back second goals of their own.  The Mallards were on the power play when Matt Duffy tied the game at one from close range at 9:16 of the second.  Pusa's wrist shot from the slot gave the Mallards the lead at 18:48.

The Mallards protected their one-goal advantage until Mike Monfredo's empty net power play goal clinched victory with just a minute and 13 seconds left in the third period.

The Mallards next play at home tomorrow night at 7:05 p.m. against the Brampton Beast.  The Mallards will wear special edition jerseys against Brampton and those jerseys will go up for bid in a live auction immediately following the game to benefit the Genesis Health Services Foundation's Flu-Free QC program.

Tickets for all remaining Mallards regular season home games 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.

About the Quad City Mallards
A proud affiliate of the National Hockey League's Minnesota Wild and the American Hockey League's Iowa Wild, the Quad City Mallards are in the midst of their eighteenth season and their first in the ECHL.  One of the winningest teams in all of minor league hockey, the Mallards competed in the United Hockey League from 1995 through 2007; in the International Hockey League in 2009-10; and in the Central Hockey League from 2010 through 2014.  The Mallards' proud history has seen them capture the UHL's Colonial Cup Championship three times (1997, 1998, 2001) and secure that league's Tarry Cup four times (1998, 2000, 2001, 2002) for the best overall regular season record.  In 2001, the Mallards made professional hockey history, recording their sixth consecutive season with 50 or more wins, a feat that has yet to be matched.  The iWireless Center provides a unique environment for hockey and features one-of-a-kind seating areas such as the Nest for groups and functions and the exclusive Drake Club.  For more information on the Quad City Mallards or for Mallards tickets go to www.myqcmallards.net.  Fans can also follow the Mallards via Twitter at twitter.com/myqcmallards and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/qcmallards.


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30 Jan 2015

FW: MALLARDS, GENESIS PARTNER FOR GAME-WORN JERSEY AUCTION SATURDAY NIGHT

By Brian Lavelle

Auction Benefits Genesis Health Services Foundation's Flu-Free QC Program

MOLINE, Ill. (January 27, 2015) - The Quad City Mallards will wear special edition "old school" jerseys when they take on the Brampton Beast Saturday night at 7:05 p.m. at the i wireless Center and those jerseys will go up for bid in a live auction immediately following the game to benefit the Genesis Health Services Foundation's Flu-Free QC program. 

The Mallards Saturday night will don black jerseys with green, orange and light pewter stripes across the chest bearing the team's secondary duck-in-flight logo.  The sweaters are in the style of those worn during the first golden age of the sport, the National Hockey League's "Original Six" era.

"With the help of the Quad City Mallards and their loyal fans, Genesis was able to provide free seasonal flu vaccinations to 8,700 elementary school students in the fall and the total reach of Flu-Free Quad Cities this year has already been 48,000 kids and adults,'' said Ken Croken, vice president of corporate communications, Genesis Health System.  "Thanks to the Mallards and all of the fans who have supported community health initiatives through these jersey auctions.''

Last season, the Mallards teamed with Genesis for a pair of jersey auctions that raised $48,300 for both the Genesis Flu-Free QC campaign and for Genesis Outpatient Rehabilitation.  Over the past 20 years, Mallards jersey auctions have raised well over $700,000 to benefit Genesis Health System Charities.

"We're excited to team again this season with the Genesis Health Services Foundation for what has become a wonderful tradition over the last two decades," said Mallards president Bob McNamara.  "The generosity demonstrated by our fans every year is just remarkable and we cannot thank them enough for doing so much for so many in our community."

Saturday's event is the first of the Mallards' two Genesis jersey auctions this season.  Another one-of-a-kind set of game worn jerseys will be auctioned off following the Mallards' Saturday, March 14 game against the Wichita Thunder.

Saturday night's auction will be conducted by Stenzel Auction Service, a family owned business that has been providing auction and appraisal services for over 50 years.  More information on Stenzel Auction Service and be found at www.stenzelauction.com.

Tickets for all remaining Mallards regular season home games- including Saturday night'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.

About Genesis Health System

Genesis Health System, its affiliates and partners offer a full continuum of health care services.  Genesis Health System's affiliates include : acute and tertiary hospital care at Genesis Medical Center, Davenport and DeWitt, Iowa and Genesis Medical Center, Silvis and Aledo in Illinois; home health and hospice services through Genesis VNA and Hospice; Genesis Workplace Services, including occupational health, employee assistance and wellness services for employers and their employees; the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House; senior living facilities offering rehabilitation and long-term care; Genesis Health Group, with more than 170 primary care physicians and specialists; a Family Practice Residency program; Genesis Psychology Associates; three Convenient Care clinics; and Genesis Home Medical Equipment.  Partners include the Genesis Medical Park, Crow Valley, Genesis Imaging Centers and Spring Street Surgical Center, Davenport. Genesis Health System serves a 10-county area of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois.  Genesis also manages Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa, Iowa. For more information, visit www.genesishealth.com.

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