13 May 2022

Special Olympic Iowa to Hold Summer Games, Their Biggest Celebration of the Year, May 19 Through 21

By Karen Whitman

GRIMES, IOWA (May 13, 2022) — In one week, over 1,800 Special Olympics Iowa athletes and Unified partners will converge at Iowa State University for the Annual Special Olympics Iowa Summer Games, May 19 through 21.

06 May 2022

QC Storm Head Coach Dave Pszenyczny Signed to Three-Year Contract

By Brian Rothenberger

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 6, 2022) — The Quad City Storm and head coach Dave Pszenyczny has agreed to terms on a three-year contract, securing the team’s only head coach in franchise history through the 2024-2025 season. In his three seasons, Pszenyczny has amassed a regular season record of 66-68-22 and is coming off his first winning season as head coach.

18 Apr 2022

Quad City Storm Semifinal Tickets for Wednesday Game Versus Peoria on Sale Now

By Brian Rothenberger

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (April 18, 2022) — The Quad City Storm face off against the Peoria Rivermen at the TaxSlayer Center Wednesday at 7:10PM in Game N° 1 of the SPHL’s President’s Cup semifinals. The full semifinal schedule is as follows:

Wednesday 4/20 | 7:10 P.M.: Peoria @ Quad City (TaxSlayer Center)

Friday 4/22 | 7:00 P.M.: Quad City @ Peoria (Peoria Civic Center)

Saturday 4/23 | 7:00 P.M.: Quad City @ Peoria (Peoria Civic Center)

11 Apr 2022

It's On: Storm Begin Battle with Fayetteville at Home on Wednesday, April 13

By Brian Rothenberger

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (April 11, 2022) — Play-off hockey returns to the TaxSlayer Center for the first time in five years Wednesday, April 13, when the Quad City Storm battles the Fayetteville Marksmen. Puck drop is at 7:10, the first 1000 fans receive a black t-shirt and rally towel, and fans can enjoy $1 beers.

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.

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