MOLINE, Ill. – Matt Duffy broke a 1-1 tie at 1:58 of the third period and the host Quad City Mallards (17-13-6) went on to defeat the Rapid City Rush (16-20-2) 3-1 Sunday. With the win the Mallards moved into a tie for second place in the ECHL’s Central Division.
Duffy’s one timer from the top of the right wing circle gave the Mallards their second lead of the night. Joe Perry’s empty net goal clinched the victory with just one second left.
The Mallards had first moved in front when Justin Fox pounced on a Rapid City turnover in the slot to open the scoring at 3:47 of the first period.
The Rush’s Dan Barczuk tied the game at one from close range at 10:22 of the second period.
The Mallards return to action on the road Saturday night against the Missouri Mavericks. The Mallards next play at home Wednesday night, January 28 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 Sunday’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.
With Quad City Mallards team release
Photos courtesy of Rich Guill (Sean Flynn Photography)
