The Quad City Mallards tried their best to erase a two-goal deficit, but the Wichita Thunder would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 2-1.

Wichita made the score 2-0 on a goal by Matt Robinson at 3:33 in the third period, and Quad City got as close as 2-1 when Matt Duffy scored 13:43 into the third period.

The Thunder were boosted by Bryan Hogan, who turned in a shutout with 28 saves. The solid play of Hogan will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 3.03.

The 28 shots that Wichita put on net surpassed the Thunder's average of 22 shots per game this season.

Wichita also got points from Robinson, who also tallied one goal and one assist and Aaron Davis, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for Wichita were Jarred Mohr and Matt Summers, who each chipped in one.

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The Mallards' offense operated below they season average. Quad City puts an average of three pucks into the net per game. The Mallards had trouble staying out of the sin bin throughout the game as they finished the game with 16 penalty minutes for six opposing power plays. The leading offender was Bob Preece, who totaled six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Quad City's offense efficiently hummed along to the tune of 34 shots put on Wichita's net.

Other players who recorded assists for Quad City were Justin Hofstetter and Eric Giosa, who contributed one each.

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The Thunder incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. The Mallards' David McKee stopped 26 shots out of the 28 that he faced. Quad City registered one goal on three power play opportunities.