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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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

Missouri 2 Quad City 1

 

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 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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CHICAGO - Governor Bruce Rauner issued the following statement on death of Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ernie Banks:

"Ernie Banks was a trail blazer who helped break down barriers, a veteran who served his country with honor, a respected community leader and the greatest Chicago Cub of all time. While we mourn him here, there's no doubt that up in heaven, 'Mr. Cub' is lacing up his cleats and asking Saint Peter if they can 'play two.' Ernie Banks' passion for baseball and for life showed us what true joy looks like and captured our hearts. He inspired us all."

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INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (January 24, 2015) - Josh Brittain and Jack Downing scored third period goals and Mike Clemente made 26 saves as the host Missouri Mavericks (15-19-4) survived a late scare to hold off the Quad City Mallards (18-14-6) 2-1 Saturday night.

Brittain broke a scoreless deadlock from the doorstep just 39 seconds into the third.  Downing swooped into the right wing circle to double the Maverick lead at 8:10.  

The Mallards were on the power play when Joe Perry cut the gap to 2-1 by burying a rebound with 5:37 remaining.  The Mallards twice came within inches of tying the game in the final seconds while up 6-on-4 after going on the power play and pulling goaltender Parker Milner (29 saves).  Missouri first escaped when the Mavs' Jared Brown swept the puck away from the goal line with the net gaping; with just 7 seconds left Nicholas Rioux fired the Mallards' final chance off the crossbar.

The Mallards return to action at home next Wednesday night at 7:05 p.m. against the Wichita Thunder.  Fans can get four tickets to Mallards Wednesday night home games for just $20.  After each Wednesday night home tilt, fans can join the Mallards at T.G.I. Friday's in Moline for a postgame party.

Tickets for all remaining Mallards regular season home games- including next Wednesday'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.