01 Apr 2022

QC Storm Play-Off Tickets on Sale Now

By Brian Rothenberger

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (April 1, 2022) — Tickets for the first Quad City Storm play-off game in franchise history are on sale now. The Storm is scheduled to play a home play-off game on April 12, 13, or 14, depending on the opponent they face. Puck-drop will be at 7:10PM, and the exact date and opponent will be finalized by April 10; the last day of the SPHL regular season.

One-dollar beers will be sold at all Storm home play-off games.

09 Mar 2022

QC Mallards Charity Game Generates Nearly $90,000 for Charities

By Stephani Nagle

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 9, 2022) — Scott Mullen, Executive Director of the TaxSlayer Center, announced today that the Quad City Mallards Heroes vs Villains Charity Hockey Match, presented by Arconic on March 4, raised $89,920.33 for local charities, making the event the most successful one-night sports-related fundraising effort in Quad Cities history.

02 Mar 2022

Storm Secures First-Ever Play-Off Berth Ahead of Saturday Showdown and Celebration of 25 Seasons of Hockey in the Quad Cities

By Brian Rothenberger

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 2, 2022) — The Quad City Storm defeated the Vermillion County Bobcats 7-1 at the TaxSlayer Center on March 1. The win clinched the organization’s first-ever President’s Cup play-off berth. Play-off game-dates will be announced in early April and tickets can be purchased at that time at QuadCityStorm.com and the TaxSlayer Center box office.

10 Feb 2022

The Rivalry Continues: The Mallards Flock Home for Major Charitable Fundraiser Game v Flint Generals

By Stephani Nagle

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 10, 2022) — TaxSlayer Center Executive Director Scott Mullen has announced that the arena, in partnership with Arconic and Genesis Health System, will host a major fundraising event on Friday, March 4, 7PM, featuring members of the legendary Quad City Mallards Championship Teams facing their arch-rivals, the Flint Generals. The match-up is a resumption of a long-time heated rivalry billed as Heroes v Villains of the United Hockey League.

31 Jan 2022

Saturday, February 5, 2022, 7PM, at the TaxSlayer Center, Moline, Illinois

By Jodie Kavensky

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (January 31, 2022) — Grab your teal, gather your family and friends and join NormaLeah for a fun night out to show support and honor those who have battled or are currently battling cancer. All tickets purchased through the link below will be entered into a drawing for a NormaLeah t-shirt, courtesy of Country Financial. ​​​

$4 from each ticket purchased through this link goes to NormaLeah. Please buy your tickets by Friday, February 4, 5PM.​​​

28 Jan 2022

Krause and USL Championship Agreement Brings Professional Soccer to Iowa

By Abby Bottenfield

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 28, 2022) — The initiative to bring professional soccer to central Iowa has reached a major milestone. Kyle Krause, chairman and CEO of Krause Group, and representatives from the United Soccer League (USL), have officially signed a franchise agreement, which will bring a professional club to Des Moines that will compete in the USL Championship.

27 Jan 2022

Third-Annual Hockey Fights Cancer Ice-Painting Event at the TaxSlayer Center

By Brian Rothenberger

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (January 27, 2022) — The Quad City Storm and UnityPoint Health® — Trinity are excited to announce the third-annual Hockey Fights Cancer ice-painting event will be held 9AM-6PM on Monday, January 31, at the TaxSlayer Center. Lavender paint and paint brushes will be provided for the general public to paint the names of friends and family members who have battled or are currently battling cancer on the ice.

14 Jan 2022

Quad Cities River Bandits Announce 2022 Coaching Staff

By Kyle Kercheval

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 14, 2022) — The 2021 High-A Central Champion Quad Cities River Bandits today announced their 2022 coaching staff, led by manager Brooks Conrad.

13 Jan 2022

New Studies Show Iowa Casino Industry Faces Intense Competition From Nebraska and Illinois Borders

By Donyelle DeVore-Kemp

ALTOONA, IOWA (January 13, 2022) — The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission heard presentations today from Spectrum Gaming and Innovation Group about the state of the Iowa Gaming Market and projections for the next few years.

05 Jan 2022

QC Storm Returns to Ice in Moline for First Time in Three Weeks

By Brian Rothenberger

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (January 5, 2022) — The Storm returns to the TaxSlayer Center this weekend for the first time in three weeks to battle the first place Huntsville Havoc on Friday and Saturday. It is the two team’s first matchup of the season. The Storm has picked up points in nine of its last ten games and holds a league best 9-2-1 record on home ice.

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