THIS WEEK
Wednesday, January 28, 7:05 p.m.
iWireless Center, Moline
Wichita Thunder vs. Quad City Mallards
Friday, January 30, 7:05 p.m.
INTRUST Bank Arena, Wichita
Quad City Mallards vs. Wichita Thunder
Saturday, January 31, 7:05 p.m.
iWireless Center, Moline
Brampton Beast vs. Quad City Mallards
LAST WEEK
Saturday, January 24
Quad City
18-14-6, 42 points
tied 3rd place, Central Division
Coach: Terry Ruskowski
Wichita
19-15-6, 44 points
2nd place, Central Division
Coach: Richard Matvichuk
Brampton
13-23-2, 28 points
7th place, Central Division
Coach: Brent Hughes
QUACK TRACKS
Close Call
The Mallards played just once last week, falling 2-1 to the Mavericks in Missouri last Saturday night.
2015
With last Saturday night's loss, the Mallards dropped to 2-4-1 in 2015.
Tight
The Mallards head into this week's home-and-home with Wichita trailing the Thunder by two points in the race for second place in the ECHL's Central Division. The Mallards are tied for third place with the Tulsa Oilers. The Mallard have two games in hand on Wichita and four games in hand on Tulsa.
Red Light District
The Mallards are tied for seventh in the ECHL in goals allowed per game (2.8). They rank eleventh in goals scored per game (3.1) after scoring three or fewer goals in regulation in each of their last eight games.
Special Teams
After surviving 21 of their foes' last 22 power plays, the Mallards are now tied for seventh in the ECHL in penalty killing (84.8 percent). The Mallards have gone 2-for-25 on the man advantage over their last five games and rank seventeenth in the league in power play efficiency (15.7 percent).
First
Mario Lamoureux scored his first career AHL goal for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers last Friday against Portland after signing a professional tryout agreement with Bridgeport last Wednesday. Lamoureux returned to the Mallards today.
Debut
Defenseman Bennett Schneider made his Mallard debut last Saturday after signing with the team last Thursday.
No Ordinary Joe
The Mallards' lone goal last Saturday night was Joe Perry's team-leading eighteenth. That goal was just Perry's second on the power play this season. He has scored 16 at even strength.
Foxy
Justin Fox has 13 points (three goals and ten assists) in his last 13 games.
Between the Pipes
Parker Milner made 29 saves last Saturday night and has now allowed three goals or fewer in 17 of 19 games this season. Milner ranks third in the ECHL in save percentage (.920) and eighth in goals against average (2.46). Evan Mosher is tied for sixth in save percentage (.918).
Milestones
Darren McMillan reached 197 career points...Kevin Baker has 297 career assists...Matt Duffy has 97 career assists.
Head to Head
The Mallards have gone 2-3-0 against the Thunder this season: 1-1-0 at home and 1-2-0 in Wichita. All-time, the Mallards have gone 8-15-1 against the Thunder: 4-6-1 at home and 4-9-0 in Wichita...The Mallards have gone 5-2-3 against Brampton this season and have posted a 3-2-0 record at home. All-time, the Mallards have gone 12-5-6 against the Beast overall and 5-5-2 at home.
Ins and Outs
Mario Lamoureux returned to the Mallards today after signing a professional tryout agreement with the AHL's Bridgeport Sound Tigers last Wednesday...Bennett Schneider signed with the Mallards last Thursday...Paxton Leroux (upper body injury) has missed the Mallards' last six games...Evan Haney (upper body injury) miss last Saturday's game...Matt Duffy missed last Saturday's game after being place on bereavement leave last Monday.
UPCOMING HOME GAMES
Wednesday, January 28, 7:05 p.m.- Mallards vs. Wichita Thunder
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.
Saturday, January 31, 7:05 p.m.- Mallards vs. Brampton Beast
Genesis Jersey Auction
The Mallards will wear special edition old school jerseys during Saturday night's game that will be auctioned off after that game to benefit the Genesis Flu Free QC program. Stenzel Auction Service will conduct Saturday evening's live auction. For more information on Stenzel Auction Service, go to www.stenzelauction.com.
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
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.
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