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
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