For the third time this season, the Kalamazoo Wings will battle the Elmira Jackals. Kalamazoo won the first two previous meetings by a combined score of 9-1. After today, the two teams will face-off six more times, including four at Wings Stadium.
With a six-point lead over Elmira for second place in the Eastern Conference, the K-Wings come into this afternoon's contest looking to create a little breathing room between them and the Jackals. Kalamazoo will also try to move closer to Muskegon, as the K-Wings trail the idle Fury by 16 points in the east.
Elmira comes into the Wings Stadium looking to snap a four-game losing streak. The Jackals roster will be a little short, as the team is missing the services three players due to injury and three another three players due to league/team suspension.
Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Elmira Jackals
Goals: Nick Bootland (16 Goals) Scott Wray (13 Goals)
Power Play Goals: Justin Cross (7 Goals) Scott Wray, Frank Littlejohn (5 Goals)
Short Handed Goals: Scott Dobben (2 Goals) Frank Littlejohn (5 Goals)
Game Winning Goals: Nick Bootland (4 GW) Frank Littlejohn (3 GW)
Shots: Nick Bootland (115 Shots) Scott Wray (124 Shots)
Shooting Percentage: Lucas Drake (27.3%) Chanse Fitzpatrick (28.6%)
Shootout Goals: Alexander Valentin, Kory Karlander Erik Anderson (4 Goals)
Glenn Detulleo (1 Goal)
Shootout Percentage: Alexander Valentin, Kory Karlander Erik Anderson, Brent Cullaton,
Glenn Detulleo (100%) Dale Lupul (100%)
Goals Against Average: Ryan Nie (2.00) David Lemanowicz (3.23)
Save Percentage: Ryan Nie (0.934) Kris Tebbs (0.908)
All-Time/ Season Series
All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 13-7-1
Season Series: K-Wings Leads Season Series: 2-0-0
Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 5-1 October 15th @ First Arena in Elmira, New York
Next Meeting: Friday, January 26th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan
First Day of the Week
Kalamazoo has had success playing on Sunday. The K-Wings, who are 5-1-0 this season on game's played on Sunday, are 45-28-6 all-time on the first day of the Week.
A Night at the Drake
Forward Lucas Drake, who recorded a hat trick in last night's game, loves playing at home. Including the playoffs, Drake has scored 10 goals in his last five appearances at Wings Stadium.
A Balanced Attack
In last night's game against the Fort Wayne Komets, forwards Lucas Drake and Jason Lawmaster recorded their first points of the season as members of the K-Wings. With Drake and Lawmaster receiving points, the K-Wings are the only team in the UHL to have every player on their roster to generate a point.
Finishing Strong
So far this season, the K-Wings best scoring period has been the third. Kalamazoo has outscored the opponents 36-18 in the final stanza.
Tickets, Get Your Tickets!!
Tickets for all K-Wings home games are now on sale. Catch all the action as your K-Wings play the very best the UHL has to offer. Tickets are on sale now by calling the Wings Stadium Ticket Office at (269) 345-5101.
Get On-Line
This season, the best way to keep track of the K-Wings is to log onto :: Wings Stadium - Home of Kalamazoo Wings Hockey ::. The site has player profiles, photos, information about Wings Stadium events, and much much more. Fans of myspace can befriend the official site of Wings Stadium and the Kalamazoo Wings at www.myspace.com/wingsstadium.
Valentin and Versteeg-Lytwyn on the Radio
Join special guests Alexander Valentin and Mark Versteeg-Lytwyn, as they join Head Coach Mark Reeds and the Voice of the K-Wings, Mike Modugno on "K-Wings Live". The show is on Sports Radio AM 1660 Mondays from 6-7 PM at The Cabana Bar and Grille inside the Holiday Inn Kalamazoo on South 11th Street.
K-Wings on Radio
Catch all the K-Wings games home and away on the K-Wings Radio Network (WLKM 95.9 FM and Sports Radio AM 1660). Join the Voice of the K-Wings, Mike Modugno for all 76 regular season games plus the playoffs. Pre-game coverage begins with the Digital Highway Pre-Game Show 15 minutes prior to face-off. For the most complete coverage of the K-Wings from the Opening Face-Off to the Final Buzzer, keep your radio tuned this season to the K-Wings Radio Network.
Upcoming Games
Friday, December 22nd Vs. Muskegon 7:30 PM (Fed Ex Kinko's Night)
Saturday, December 23rd Vs. Port Huron 7:30 PM (Santa Claus comes to Wings Stadium)
Kalamazoo, MI- The Kalamazoo Wings, proud member of the United Hockey League and 2005-06 Central Division, Tarry Cup and Colonial Cup Champions, announce that 1,239 teddy bears were tossed on the ice during the Seventh Annual Teddy Bear Toss game presented by Kodiak Construction, WOTV and WKFR last Saturday, December 16th at Wings Stadium.
Kalamazoo extended their Teddy Bear Toss Game record to an amazing 11-0-0 (7-0-0 home and 4-0-0 away) with 4-2 victory against the Fort Wayne Komets.
The biggest winners during the game were the kids around southwest Michigan that will receive one of the 1,239 bears tossed during the K-Wings annual game. The bears collected were donated to the Angel Tree foundation, who will give the bears to less fortunate children in southwest Michigan.
Members of the Kalamazoo Wings will also deliver some bears tomorrow, December 18th at 2 p.m., when they visit the Children's Hospital at Bronson. Joining the players in spreading the holiday spirit on the visit will be Slappy and Santa Claus
Over the past seven years, the K-Wings have collected thousands of stuffed animals that were distributed to children during the holidays.
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - Right wing Dmitri Tarabrin was granted an indefinite leave of absence from the team Sunday by Bloomington PrairieThunder coach Derek Booth because of family issues at home.
"Dmitri has some things at home dealing with his family that he needs to take care of," said Booth. "While we hate to lose a veteran player with so much experience, we understand that family has to come first."
Tarabrin had played in all 25 games for the PrairieThunder, scoring four goals with one assist for five points. Tarabrin's last game as in Saturday's 7-0 loss at Rockford.
"I hate to leave because I really liked the community and the people I met," said Tarabrin. "But I have a situation at home that I need to address. While the team is struggling a little bit right now, I really believe they have a lot of potential.
"The fans have to remember that it's a long season and we're a first-year team. It takes some time for things to come together and people to get comfortable with each other on the team."
The PrairieThunder also announced on Sunday the acquisition of 35-year-old center John Spoltore from Chicago. The 5-foot-10, 195-pounder played in 13 games for the Hounds this year, scoring two goals with six assists for eight points.
Spoltore is in his 12th season as a professional and has scored 258 goals with 692 assists for 950 points. He began his career with the Louisiana IceGators in 1995. His most productive year was 1999-2000 when he scored 119 points. He has scored over 100 points four times in his career.
In other PrairieThunder news, center Tyler Rennette has been moved to the 10-day injured list because of a medical condition and forward Jon Jankus has been placed on the 7-day injured list.
Kalamazoo, MI - The Elmira Jackals dropped their 5th straight game as they fell to the Kalamazoo Wings 6-2 Sunday afternoon at Wings Stadium.
The Jackals came out with more energy and focus then their previous three games of the week. There was a determination in their eyes and a spring in their step, but it was the home team that got on the board first. Kalamazoo forward Glenn Detulleo scored the only goal of the first period as he knocked in a rebound on the back post for a 1-0 lead at 3:33; assists went to Jesse Rycroft and Nick Toneys.
The Jackals carried their intensity into the start of the 2nd period, but just after the midway point Elmira was called for two straight penalties. The visitors killed off the first penalty, but just 9 seconds after Wes Blevins came out of the penalty box, referee Jim Hawthorne called Frank Littlejohn for high sticking. 11 seconds later Lucas Drake scored at 13:39, doubling Kalamazoo's lead. Exactly two minutes later Drake stole a pass from behind Elmira's goal and found himself all alone in front of the net. Drake slipped a backhand shot into the goal for his second strike of the game at 15:39. Drake's line cashed in again at 18:56 when Scott Dobben made it 4-0 K-Wings.
In the third period Eric Anderson put the Jackals on the board as he scored a power play goal at 6:03, assisted by Dale Lupul and Scott Wray. But this game belonged to the K-Wings as Nick Bootland made it 5-1 at 8:35 scoring Kalamazoo's 2nd power play goal of the game. Bootland then scored his second straight goal at 15:58 of the third period to make it 6-1 Kalamazoo. Mark Scott would score his first goal as a member of the Jackals, unassisted at 17:06, capping off the scoring and a 6-2 K-Wings win.
Ryan Nie earned the win as he stopped 32-of-34 in goal for Kalamazoo, while Kris Tebbs made 25 saves on 31 shots for the Jackals. Elmira falls to 13-13-0 on the season and were 1-for-6 on the power play, while the K-Wings improve to 17-9-0 on the year and finished 2-for-6 on the power play.
Next up for the Jackals is a rematch with the Fort Wayne Komets next Friday night December 22nd in Fort Wayne for an 8:00 pm face off. The Jackals return to First Arena on Friday, December 29th as they host the Port Huron Flags at 7:35 pm.
(PORT HURON, MICH.) - In the final seconds of the game, the Port Huron Flags scored to win their fourth straight game, and snapping the Flint Generals' four-game winning streak, by a final score of 4-3.
Flint recorded the first goal of the night at 4:40, just 15 seconds into a power play that occurred as a result of a high sticking call on Bobby Kukulka. Jeff Zehr put the puck beyond the reach of Dustin Traylen, with an assist from Mike Kinnie. Port Huron outshot Flint, 19 to 11, in the first period.
Five minutes into the third, a bizarre series of events occurred, as three goals were scored in 32 seconds. Steve Hildenbrand was sent to the box for interference at 4:33. Twelve seconds later, Greg Bullock sent a rocket from beyond the left circle that Jason Muzzatti was unable to stop. The Flags shorthanded goal was answered directly back by Dion Hyman at 5:06. Assisted by Tony Tuzzolino and Kinnie, Hyman put the Generals up by a goal again. Rob Snowball immediately took matters into his own hands and scored at 5:17, unassisted. Near the end of the period, he took action again, dropping his gloves with David Frawley and dominating the fight from start to finish. Port Huron took 17 shots on goal during the second, while Flint recorded nine.
The Generals took full advantage of a 5-on-3 power play to score at 4:57 in the third, off the stick of Gerrard Miller, assisted by Bobby Reynolds and Jordan Fox. Down by a goal, the Flags rallied to tie the game on a beautiful score by Mark Cadotte, off well-placed assists from Steve Hildenbrand and Ryan Markham. When Kinnie was called for hooking and misconduct at 18:40 in the third, the Flags took full advantage, shooting the game-winning goal with 11 seconds left in the game. Bobby Kukulka, assisted by Hildenbrand and Chris Bogas, won the game for Port Huron, setting off a frustrated head coach from Flint. Kevin Kerr threw the Flint sticks onto the ice, earning a game misconduct and being ejected from the rink.
AT&T's 1st, 2nd and 3rd Stars of the Game were awarded to Kukulka, Snowball and Traylen, respectively. The next home game for the Flags is on Friday, Dec. 22 at 7:30 p.m., against the Bloomington PrairieThunder.
FLAGS FAMILY CHRISTMAS PACKAGE: 4-4-4 FOR $44 - Next Friday, Dec. 22, a $44 purchase will get you four tickets, four hot dogs and four soft drinks, along with a souvenir pennant and program. Contact the Flags office to take advantage of this offer.
BUY 2 GAME TICKETS, GET THE 3rd FREE! Now through January, the Flags are offering a special deal to ensure that fans don't miss a minute of the action. With the purchase of 2 game tickets, the 3rd is free, when purchased in advance through the Flags office. Call (810) 982-FLAG to reserve yours today!
The Port Huron Flags are a community owned, nonprofit member club of the United Hockey League. For more information on the 2006-07 season, contact the front office at (810) 982-3524 or visit the website at porthuronflags.net: Home.
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - Forward Jon Booras is the recipient of the PrairieThunder "Player of the Week" award, courtesy of Bloomington's Lone Star Restaurant.
The 5-foot-11, 180-pound Booras earned the weekly honor by recording one goal and one assist for two points in the PrairieThunder's 3-1 victory over Rockford. For the season, Boorastwo goals and seven assists for nine points.
The PrairieThunder returns to action Wednesday in a 7 p.m. Western Conference game in the United Hockey League at Moline against Quad City. The PrairieThunder's next home game is Tuesday (Dec. 26) at 7:05 p.m. against Flint at U.S. Cellular Coliseum.
Record for season: 12-15-2, 26 points - Tied for 3rd in Eastern Conference
Player Notes: Gerard Miller leads the Generals with 20 points on 10 goals and 10 assists...Jason Selleke and Mike Zbriger lead the team with 11 goals...Dion Hyman is on a two game goal scoring streak...Tony Tuzzolino has scored a point in five straight games and has a point in 10 of 12 games played this year...Miller has a two game goal scoring streak and a four game point streak...Mike Kinnie has a five game point streak with one goal and four assists in that span...Bryan Worosz has won his last three starts and has a .930 save percentage in those games.
Team Notes: The Generals 29 games played this season is most of any UHL team...The Generals lead the league with 40 power play goals...The Generals have the third highest power play percentage at 16.9% and second highest road power play percentage at 18.3%...Flint is eighth in penalty kill at 83.2% and third in road penalty kill at 86.3%...The Generals are seventh in the league in both goals for per game and goals against per game...The Generals are now second in the league in shots on goal against at 29.55.
GENERALS WEEK IN REVIEW December 11-December 17
Friday, December 15 Flint 4 @ Chicago 2
The Generals opened the weekend in Chicago, a team they were 0-2-0 against and had been outscored 10-1 in those games. The Hounds took a 2-0 lead on the Generals with goals at 12:23 and 15:37 of the first period. Jason Selleke scored a power play goal at 6:08 of the second period to cut the deficit to 2-1. David Frawley tied the game 2-2 at 9:10 with an even strength goal. The Generals took the lead for good at 17:01 on a Mike Kinnie power play goal. Selleke scored his second goal of the game at 19:43 of the third period with an empty net goal to end the scoring. The win gave the Generals a season high three game win streak. Bryan Worosz made 24 saves on 26 shots for the win.
Saturday, December 16 Elmira 3 @ Flint 6
Entering this game, the Generals were 0-3-1 against the Jackals this season, 0-2-0 at home. Flint took a 2-0 lead with a pair of power play goals in the first period. Both goals were scored by Gerard Miller with Bobby Reynolds and Terry Marchant assisting on both. Elmira scored a late first period power play goal to make it 2-1 after one period. Dion Hyman and Tony Tuzzolino each scored a power play goal in the second period to extend the Generals lead to 4-1 through two periods of play. Marchant gave the Generals its largest lead of the night at 5-1 with an early third period goal. The Jackals responded with a pair of goal to get within two goals at 5-3. Jason Selleke ended the scoring with an empty net goal at 19:31 for the Generals fourth consecutive win. Bryan Worosz made 30 saves on 33 shots for the win.
Sunday, December 17 Flint 3 @ Port Huron 4
Flint closed the weekend in Port Huron looking for its fifth straight win. The Generals scored the only goal of the first period to take a 1-0 lead. It was a power play goal by Jeff Zehr at 4:40 from Mike Kinnie. In the second period the two teams scored three goals in 32 seconds. Port Huron tied the game 1-1 with a shorthanded goal at 4:45. The Generals took a 2-1 lead on a Dion Hyman power play goal at 5:06 and the Flags tied the game 2-2 with an even strength goal at 5:17. Flint reclaimed the lead 4:57 of the third period on a Gerard Miller power play goal. Port Huron tied the game again at 10:01 and took the lead with a power play goal at 19:48. The loss ended the Generals four game win streak. Jason Muzzatti made 50 saves on 54 shots in the loss.
PREVIEW OF UPCOMING GENERALS GAMES December 18-December 24
Friday, December 22 Flint @ Quad City 8:00p.m.
This will be the first meeting of the season between the Generals and the Mallards. Flint will travel to Quad City three more times after this game and host the Mallards three times during the season.
Saturday, December 23 Flint @ Rockford 8:05p.m.
The Generals travel to Rockford for the first of three games there this season. The Generals are 1-0-0 against Rockford this season, having won at home on December 3 by a 4-3 score.
Generals Player of the Week:
The Generals Player of the Week is Gerard Miller. Miller had five points in three games last week on three goals and two assists. He had two assists in Chicago on Friday, two goals against Elmira on Saturday and one goal in Port Huron on Sunday. All three of his goals were power play goals.
Generals Goaltender of the Week:
The Generals Goaltender of the Week is Bryan Worosz. Worosz went 2-0-0 in two games last week. He made 24 saves on 26 shots in a 4-2 win in Chicago on Friday and 30 saves on 33 shots to beat Elmira on Saturday. His save percentage for the week was .920 and his goals against average was 2.50.
The U.S. Cellular Coliseum has set its hours of operation during the holiday season.
The box office, located at 101 S. Madison, St. in Bloomington, will be closed Saturday through Monday (Dec. 23-Dec. 25). It will re-open at 10 a.m. on Tuesday (Dec. 26) and maintain regular hours of 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. through Friday (Dec. 29).
The office will be closed Saturday (Dec. 30) and will re-open Sunday (Dec. 31) at 3 p.m. for the Bloomington PrairieThunder hockey game against Rockford at 6:05 p.m. The box office will be closed Monday (Jan. 1) and Tuesday (Jan. 2).
Tickets can be purchased for any event at U.S. Cellular Coliseum at all hours by going to uscellularcoliseum.com: Home.
Suffering through a frustrating offensive drought, the Rockford IceHogs broke through with an impressive seven-goal performance on Saturday to get back on track against the Bloomington PrairieThunder. Rockford set several season highs in the game on Saturday and now face a light two-game week during Week 11 including the first ever trip to the Sears Centre to face-off against the Chicago Hounds on Friday.
Wednesday, Dec. 13: Bloomington PrairieThunder 3 vs. Rockford IceHogs 1
Friday, Dec. 15: Quad City Mallards 4 vs. Rockford IceHogs 1:
Saturday, Dec. 16: Bloomington PrairieThunder 0 vs. Rockford IceHogs 7
Transactions
-Rockford defenseman Tom Zabkowicz was traded to the Chicago Hounds for future considerations on Friday, Dec. 15
-Rockford defenseman Tom Zabkowicz was activated from the 10-Day IR on Thursday, Dec. 14
-Rockford winger Robin Big Snake was placed on 7-Day IR (retro 12/10) on Wednesday, Dec. 13
-Rockford defenseman Tom Zabkowicz was moved from 7- to 10-Day IR (original date 11/17) on Wednesday, Dec. 13
-Rockford winger Bruce Watson was moved from 10- to 21-Day IR (original date 11/11) on Wednesday, Dec. 13
Bacon Bits:
Goalie Brendan Cuthbert turned in his third career professional shutout on Saturday, making 16 saves in the Hogs 7-0 win over Bloomington.
Cuthbert had one shutout with Rockford last season against Muskegon, a 42-save performance in an 8-0 win over the Fury on April 9.
After scoring just 11 goals in seven games, Rockford lit the lamp a season-high seven times on Saturday.
In Saturday's 7-0 win, the IceHogs also scored a season-high four tallies in the third period.
In three games last week, the Hogs held its opponents to just 55 total shots on goal. An average of 18.3 shots per game.
In two games against Bloomington, Rockford allowed only 28 shots on goal last week. The Thunder never accumulated more than seven shots in a period.
Rockford now leads the league in shots on goal against, giving up just 29.28 shots per game.
Winger Chaz Johnson was tagged for an IceHogs single-game season-high 33 penalty minutes on Friday against Quad City.
Defenseman Dan Boeser tied a club record for most assists by a defenseman when he chipped in three helpers on Saturday. Boeser has six assists in his last six games.
After a stretch of just four penalty shots over a six-year period, the IceHogs have had three penalty shots through 25 games this season. The Hogs have been unsuccessful in all three attempts.
Hot Hog Week 10:
Defenseman Dan Boeser has been one of the anchors on the IceHogs stingy defense this season and Week 10 was no different Not only did Boeser help hold down the IceHogs opponents to just 55 shots on goal in three games last week, the d-man also chipped in with four assists including three on Saturday against Bloomington, tying a club record for most assists by a defenseman in a single game.
Upcoming Games:
Friday, Dec. 22 at Chicago Hounds. Game time is slated for 7:30 p.m. Rockford makes its first visit ever to the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates to take on the Western Conference rival Hounds. The game is the first of six on the season between the two clubs in Chicago.
Saturday, Dec. 23 vs. Flint Generals. The puck drops at 7:05 p.m. Rockford returns home for a contest before Christmas and their first home meeting against the Generals. The first 1,000 fans to the game next Saturday will receive an IceHogs Santa Hat courtesy of the Rockford Park District.
The IceHogs Broadcasting Network:
Rockford IceHogs fans can catch all IceHogs Regular and Post Season games on Rockford's Voice, WNTA-AM 1330. Fans can also watch and listen to the Hogs on the World Wide Web with the B2 Networks! Log on to the IceHogs Web site (icehogs.com) and click on the "click here to watch the game live" icon, and for just $6 you can catch all of the IceHogs action on your computer. Once again this season, ESPN"ˆRadio "The Jock" 1380 AM will broadcast 20 Hogs games during the regular season. Check your local listings for game times and dates. Also, fans with Insight Cable television can tune in to Channel 57 for all the IceHogs hockey action this season. The broadcast begins with the Pregame Show 30 minutes before the puck drops. Make sure to give your opinion during the Post-Game Call-In Show following each home game at (815) 874-8255.
HogTalk Returns Tonight At Shooter's North:
Bud Light HogTalk returns this week to Shooter's North located at 7742 Forest Hills Road in Loves Park from 7-8 p.m. WXRX's Jim Stone and Double T host the weekly show and this week they will be joined by IceHogs skaters Frederic Cloutier and Nathan Lutz and IceHogs Head Coach Steve Martinson. Come sign up for prizes, meet some IceHogs players and chat Hogs hockey at Shooter's North!
The King's Table Cafe Offers Special Pregame Menu:
The King's Table Cafe, located at 308 West State St. in Stewert Square, is offering IceHogs fans Game Night specials. Fans that stop by The King's Table Cafe can take advantage of an All You Can Eat Chili Bar for $5.95 ($2.50 for kids), All You Can Eat"ˆHot Dog Bar for $5.95 ($2.50 for kids), All You Can Eat Taco Bar for $5.95 ($2.50 for kids) and "Mallard" Chicken Tender Night for just $5.95 ($2.50 for Kids). The King's Table Cafe is open before IceHogs games from 6-7:30 p.m. For more information, contact The King's Table Cafe at (815) 986-0874.
Moline, IL-The Mallards return to The MARK this week after going 3-1-0 on a recent four game road trip. Last Friday, Quad City beat Rockford 4-1 as Don Parsons scored his 599th and 600th career goals. On Saturday night, Port Huron snapped Quad City's seven-game unbeaten streak with a 5-2 win over the Mallards.
This week, Quad City begins a four game home stand with a Wednesday night match-up vs. Bloomington. On Friday, the Flint Generals visit The MARK for the first time this season. Saturday night, the Mallards host Fort Wayne.
Phone Cards for Troops sponsored by Mel Foster, the Mallards and The MARK
Mel Foster, the Mallards and The MARK are collecting phone cards for distribution to U.S. troops serving domestically and overseas. To participate, bring a 90-minute (or more) phone card to the new Mallards Team Store at The MARK. Fans that participate will receive two Mallards tickets for the price of one. This promotion ends on Wednesday, December 20th.
Wednesday, December 20th vs. Bloomington
Mallards Carload Special
The Mallards are hosting a carload special during the team's December 20th game vs. Bloomington. For just $50 per vehicle, all fans packed into cars, buses or trucks will receive tickets to the game. Fans must use one of The MARK's parking facilities and parking is included in the admission fee. A portion of the proceeds from the Mallards Carload Special will go towards the purchase of phone cards for U.S. Military Personnel. For details or for large groups, please call the Mallards office (309-764-7825) in advance. In addition, every fan in attendance on December 20th will also be registered to win a pair of round trip airline tickets.
Friday, December 22nd vs. Flint
Casino Rock Island Christmas Hat Giveaway
The first 2,500 fans in attendance on December 22nd will receive Mallards stocking hats from Casino Rock Island.
Saturday, December 23rd vs. Fort Wayne
Swiss Valley Farms Cowbell Giveaway
On December 23rd, the first 1,500 fans that enter The MARK will receive cowbells courtesy of Swiss Valley Farms.
Upcoming Games
Wednesday, December 20th at Bloomington 7:00 p.m. at The MARK
The Mallards host Bloomington on Wednesday to kick off a four game home stand. Quad City is 2-0-1 this season vs. the PrairieThunder.
Friday, December 22nd at Flint 7:00 p.m. at The MARK
Quad City hosts the Flint Generals on Friday, it marks the first meeting of the year between the two teams.
Saturday, December 23rd at Fort Wayne 7:00 p.m. at The MARK
The Mallards continue their rivalry with Fort Wayne on Saturday. The division-leading Komets beat Quad City 3-2 in a shootout on November 3rd in the teams' only previous meeting at The MARK. The teams have split a pair of games in Fort Wayne this year. Overall, the Mallards are 1-1-1 vs. the Komets.
Duck Talk is on Fox Sports Radio AM 1230 tonight at 6:00 p.m. from the Blackbear Lounge at The Lodge. This week, Blake Stewart and David Herring join Mallards Head Coach Brian Curran and host Aaron Roof.
Last Week's Games
Friday, December 15th - Quad City 4 at Rockford 1
The Mallards beat the Hogs 4-1 on Friday in Rockford as Don Parsons netted the 600th goal of his professional career. Parsons recorded a pair of third period goals to join Joe Mullen and Joe Burton as the only American-born players in professional hockey history to net 600 goals. Brett Pilkington and Patrick Nadeau also scored while Jason Tapp turned aside 39 of the 40 shots he faced. The Hogs took a 1-0 lead on the first period's only goal by Mike Letizia. Letizia scored on a feed from Mike Doyle after the Rockford forward dug the puck off the wall behind the Mallards net. The goal was the only shot to elude Jason Tapp in a first period where the Mallards netminder faced 25 shots. In the second, the Mallards defense tightened as the team allowed just four shots on goal. The power play went to work as well and the Mallards claimed a 2-1 lead. At 2:31 of the period, Brett Pilkington sent a pass in front that deflected off an IceHog and into the Rockford net. The power-play goal was the ninth of the year for the rookie from Calgary, Alberta. The Mallards took a two-goal lead on another power-play goal at 11:47 of the second. Pilkington fed Patrick Nadeau from behind the Rockford net and the captain netted his third goal of the year to give the Mallards a 3-1 lead. In the third, Don Parsons netted a pair of goals to secure the win. The second marker of the third period for the Mallards forward was the 600th of his professional career. Parsons scored at even strength with 5:55 elapsed in the third. Then, he drove home a shot from the circle at 10:36 with the Mallards on a 5-on-3 power play to set the final at 4-1.
Saturday, December 16th - Quad City 2 at Port Huron 5
The Mallards seven-game unbeaten streak was snapped on Saturday night in Port Huron. The Flags went 3-7 on the man advantage to earn the win. Don Parsons and Nick Harloff scored the Mallards goals. The Flags took a 2-0 first period lead on power-play goals by Bobby Kukulka and Colt King. Port Huron extended their lead to 4-0 on second period tallies by Garrett Cameron and Mike Olynyk. The Mallards staged an early third period comeback on goals by Don Parsons and Nick Harloff. Parsons scored on a Mallards power play at 3:33 of the closing period. Harloff followed 52 seconds later as he blasted a point shot into the Port Huron net. The Mallards goal cut the Flag lead to 4-2, but Quad City could pull no closer. Steve Hildenbrand netted the final goal with 6:42 left to earn the win for the Flags.
Player of the Week
Don Parsons is the Mallards nominee for UHL Player of the Week. He recorded four points (two goals and two assists) in a 4-1 win over Rockford on Friday. Parsons netted his 16th goal of the year on Saturday vs. Port Huron.
Goalie of the Week
Jason Tapp is the Mallards nominee for UHL Goaltender of the Week. He stopped 39 shots in earning a win vs. Rockford on Friday. On Saturday night, he made 18 saves in a loss to Port Huron.
UHL news 12/16-12/17
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