The Mallards have teamed with R.I.A. Federal Credit Union for their annual Teddy Bear Toss Friday night when the Mallards return to action on home ice at 7:05 p.m. against the Wichita Thunder. Fans who bring stuffed animals to that game can toss them on the ice after the Mallards' first goal. Teddy bears will then been collected and donated to children need in the Quad Cities area just in time for the holidays.

Fans can take advantage of a special Teddy Bear Toss offer and purchase a ticket to the game along with a teddy bear for just $20 through the Mallards business office (309-277-1364) while supplies last.

Friday's game also brings the return of $2 Dog/$2 Beer Night presented by 97X. Fans can enjoy $2 hot dogs and beers from TaxSlayer 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.

Tickets to Friday's game and all Mallards regular season home games are also now available at the TaxSlayer Center box office, Ticketmaster toll free charge-by-phone (1-800-745-3000) and ticketmaster.com. 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.