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March 3, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
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March 3, 2008 THE WEEK THAT WAS:Weekly Record:2-1-0Overall Record: 26-22-10 Tuesday, February 26INFERNO 6 - Mississippi 4Jeff Miles lead the Inferno with two goals and one assist. Julien Brouillette scored his first goal of the season and Steve McJannet, Michel Leveille and Patrick Wellar each added a goal for Columbia. Todd Ford stopped 23 of 27 shots on goal. The Inferno outshot the SeaWolves 31-27. Friday, February 29GWINNETT 2 - Inferno 0Gwinnett received points from Milam and Dickenson. The Inferno did not have a power play opportunity for the first time this season. They went 5-for-5 on the penalty kill. Saturday, March 1INFERNO 6 - South Carolina 3Steve McJannet scored a hat trick and Jeremy Hall, Julien Brouillette and Daniel Sparre each added a goal for Columbia. Todd Ford earned the win stopping 31 of 34 shots on goal. Columbia outshot the Stingrays 36-34. BY THE NUMBERS:

Record: 26-22-4-6,  62 points, fifth place in South DivisionHome: 15-6-2-3   Road: 11-16-2-3Most Goals: Daniel Sparre (20)Assists: Brad Ralph (24)Leading Scorer: Brad Ralph (39)Power Play: 40 of 306 (13.1%), 23rd in ECHLPower Play Goals: Brad Ralph (7)Penalty Kill: 263 of 298 (88.3%), 1st in ECHLShorthanded Goals: Mac Faulkner, Steve McJannet (2)Game Winning Goals: Daniel Sparre (5)Penalty Minutes: Tyson Marsh (113)Goaltending: Todd Ford, 14-8-3-1, 2.68 GAA, .917 save percentage

THE WEEK THAT WILL BE: Thursday, March 6, 7:05pmInferno vs. Gwinnett GladiatorsCarolina ColiseumThis is the fifth of seven games between the Gladiators and Inferno this season. The Inferno are 1-3-0-0 against Gwinnett this year. Gwinnett is currently in third place in the South Division with 73 points (34-17-2-3).Friday, March 7, 7:05pmInferno vs. Dayton BombersCarolina ColiseumThe Inferno are 2-1-1 all-time against Dayton. The last time Columbia and Dayton met was February 18, 2007. Dayton is currently in fourth place in the North Division with 60 points (25-20-5-5).Saturday, March 8, 7:05pmInferno vs. South Carolina StingraysCarolina ColiseumThe Stingrays are in second place in the South Division with 75 points (36-20-2-1). Columbia is 2-4-0-0 against the Stingrays this season and 27-26-6 all-time. This is the seventh of 10 meetings between these two teams this year.  

TRANSACTIONS LAST WEEK: Add Liam Huculak, F activated off IR 2/28Delete Michel Leveille, F recalled by Toronto 2/28Delete Jeff Miles, F loaned to Toronto 2/28Add Danny Powell, D signed contract 3/1Delete Reid Cashman, D recalled by Toronto 3/1Delete Todd Perry, D recalled by Toronto 3/1

HOTTER THAN BLAZES:Patrick Wellar had four assists in his last three games...Mac Faulkner had three assists in his last game against the Stingrays...Jeremy Hall has five points (2g-3a) in his last four games...Julien Brouillette scored his first two goals of the season in his last three games...Todd Ford has started the last five consecutive games with a record of 3-2.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONSThursday, March 6, 7:05pm60's Night- Fans are encouraged to wear appropriate 60's attire. Friday, March 7, 7:05pmScout Night - Bring your scout group to the game and receive discounted tickets. Each scout dressed in uniform will receive an Inferno patch.Saturday, March 8, 7:05pmGuns-N-Hoses - Law Enforcement and Fire Rescue entities will participate in a fun-for-all event to benefit local charities for each. Starting at 5pm there will be a benefit game between Columbia Fire and the FDNY. All season ticket holders are invited to attend early.

Play where the pros play! Join the Inferno Hockey Association today! For more information contact Mike Ruddy at miker@columbiainferno.com Click here for more information     Golf with your Inferno for CharityThe Columbia Inferno Booster Club hosts the 8th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Monday, March 17th at Fort Jackson Golf Club. The charity is Palmetto Health Children's Hospital, in particular Cam Wonder Hands. Camp Wonder Hands was created specifically for children who are deaf and hard of hearing. For more information check out the Inferno Booster Club website found under the community tab on the Inferno home page.

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