MOLINE, Ill. – Kyle Thomas scored two goals and added an assist and Mike Embach also scored twice as the Fort Wayne Komets (19-9-3) defeated the host Quad City Mallards (18-11-2) 6-2 Wednesday night.
The Komets seized the initiative with three straight first period goals after Michael Parks’ solo rush had given the Mallards a 1-0 lead five minutes and 44 seconds into the game. Mason Baptista tied the score from close range exactly four minutes later. Fort Wayne was on the power play when Thomas broke the deadlock by burying Jamie Schaafsma’s centering pass at 14:47 of the first. Embach scored the third Komet goal from the doorstep at the 16:40 mark.
Brady Brassart pounced on a loose puck in the crease to cut the Fort Wayne lead to 3-2 at 1:11 of the second period but Thomas would kick off another run of three consecutive Fort Wayne goals with a low shot from the high slot at 15:13 of the second.
Tanner Milliron made his ECHL debut when he replaced Mallard starting goaltender Adam Vay at the start of third period. Milliron was greeted rudely by Brady Vail, who rifled in a rebound at 4:29 of the third. Embach capped of the Komet victory by scoring on a 2-on-1 rush with just 50 seconds remaining.
The Mallards next play at home next Friday night at 7:05 p.m. against the Cincinnati Cyclones. The Mallards’ match-up with the Cyclones brings the return of $2 Dog/$2 Beer Night presented by 97X. Fans can enjoy $2 hot dogs and beers from iWireless Center concession stands during every Friday Mallards home game. In addition, the Mallards have once again this season partnered with Metro to provide transit service between Augustana College and downtown Moline during all Friday home games. As part of Metro’s unlimited ride program, Augustana riders can use their Augustana ID as their fare.
Single game tickets for all Mallards regular season home games- including Friday night’s game- 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. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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