They were owned by QC Sports Ventures Inc., an ownership group based out of the Quad Cities.

[2] The new franchise joined former UHL rival, the Rockford IceHogs in moving up to the AHL.

The Flames made their AHL regular-season debut in Moline on October 6, 2007, with a 5–1 victory over Rockford.

Both the San Jose Sharks and Edmonton Oilers were unable to reach an agreement with the owners of the Mallards and of the arena.

[5] Local ownership in Quad Cities estimated the team's losses for 2008–09 at $1.3 million.