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Published on November 20, 2006 under ECHL (ECHL)
Columbia Inferno News Release


THE WEEK THAT WAS:

Tuesday, Nov. 14th Florida 6 - Inferno 5 (SO)

The Inferno finished their three game road trip at Germain Arena, falling 6-5 in a shootout. Columbia received two goals apiece from Mac Faulkner and Luke Fulghum to take Florida to the extra period and earn a point. Florida goalie David Shantz stopped all four Columbia shooters in the shootout and turned aside 26 of 31 during the game to earn the Everblades' third win over the Inferno in as many games. Inferno goalie Rob Gherson stopped 30 of 35 during regulation.

Friday, Nov. 17th Gwinnett 3 - Inferno 2

The Inferno found their way back to the Capital City in front of 3,800 after having spent nearly a week in Florida, but found their homecoming ruined by the cross-state rival Gladiators. Columbia jumped out to a 1-0 lead on Chris St. Jacques' first goal of the season in the opening frame, but Gwinnett stormed back to score three straight goals. Mac Faulkner beat goalie Dave Caruso for his seventh of the year and close within one goal, but Caruso shut the door afterwards. Columbia's special teams woes continued, as they allowed a power play and short handed goal while going 0-for-11 on the man advantage. Inferno goalie Rob Gherson stopped 27 of 30 while Caruso turned aside 32 of 34.

Saturday, Nov. 18th Inferno 4 - S.C. 2

The Inferno headed east on I-26 and exercised some frustration on the Rays at the North Charleston Coliseum. Goalie Todd Ford played his first game for Columbia since being called up to the Toronto Marlies of the AHL nearly two weeks ago, as he stopped 37 of 39 shots. Mac Faulkner continued his hot play, tallying a hat trick for the second time in as many Inferno games that Ford has started (Drake, Nov. 7th 6-3 win vs. AUG).

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THE WEEK THAT WILL BE:

Tuesday, November 21st @ 7:35 p.m. Inferno @ Augusta Lynx Augusta Richmond County Civic Center

The Inferno is 2-0-0-1 this season against the Lynx. This is the fourth of eight games between these two teams this season. Augusta is currently tied for fourth place along with Texas and Charlotte with 16 points (8-6-0-0).

Wednesday, Nov. 22nd @ 7:05 p.m. Inferno vs. Florida Everblades Carolina Coliseum

The Inferno will host the Everblades for the first time this season. It will be the fourth meeting between the two clubs in about two weeks, as the first three games were in Florida. Columbia will be looking to snap a three game losing streak against the division leaders, as they lost the first three games 2-1, 3-1, and 6-5 (SO), respectively.

Friday, Nov. 24th @ 7:05 p.m. Inferno vs. Texas Wildcatters Carolina Coliseum

The Wildcatters will make their second appearance to the Carolina Coliseum this season to take on the Inferno. Columbia dropped the first game, 5-2, on Nov. 3rd as Texas goalie Matt Yeats stopped 53 shots to steal the game for the Wildcatters. It will be the second of seven meetings between the two clubs.

Saturday, Nov. 25th @ 7:35 p.m. Inferno @ Gwinnett Gladiators Arena at Gwinnett Center

Columbia will look to avenge the 4-0 shutout loss it suffered at the hands of Gwinnett goaltender Dan Turple Oct. 28th. The Inferno will travel to Gwinnett County two more times before the end of 2006.

Sunday, Nov. 26th @ 5:05 p.m. Inferno vs. Florida Everblades Carolina Coliseum

Columbia and Florida will meet yet again in the month of November, marking five times total. The game will be the Inferno's last home game before spending three of the next four on the road. TRANSACTIONS LAST WEEK:

C Bryson Busniuk was acquired from the South Carolina Stingrays for cash

G Todd Ford was re-assigned to the Inferno by the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL)

D Mike Jarmuth was re-assigned to the Inferno by the Toronto Marlies (AHL)

RW Chris Thompson was activated off IR

D Jeff Winchester was placed on the seven-day IR

F Brad Ralph was placed on the three-day IR

F Anthony Battaglia was placed on the 30-day IR.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONAL EVENTS:

Wednesday, Nov. 22nd: Turkey Bowling (intermission contest), Dollar BEvERage Night

Friday, Nov. 24th: Family Night (four Loge tickets, four small drinks, four hot dogs for $40)

Sunday, Nov. 26th: Skate with the Inferno Night (public skating session with players after the game)

BY THE NUMBERS:

Record: 4-6-1-3, 12 points Home: 1-2-0-2 Road: 3-4-1-1 Most Goals: Faulkner (10) Assists: Anthony Battaglia (11) Leading Scorer: Battaglia, 14 points (3 G, 11 A) Power Play: 16 for 101 (15.8 %), 16th in ECHL Power Play Goals: Tie between Miles, Ralph and Jarmuth (3) Penalty Kill: 74 of 96 (77.1 %), 25th in ECHL Shorthanded Goals: Faulkner (1) Game Winning Goals: Faulkner (2) Penalty Minutes: Faulkner (27 PIM) Goaltending: Ford 2.41 GAA, .933 SVP

HOTTER THAN BLAZES:

C Mac Faulkner is currently on a three-game point streak. He has six goals--including a hat trick--and one assist for seven points in that span. His 10 goals rank him third in the league, and his 27 PIM leads the team...RW Luke Fulghum is also on tear, having tallied four goals and one assist for five points in three games... RW Jeff Miles has 13 points (5 G, 8 A) in 14 games... LW Alex Foster leads the team and is tied for sixth in the league with a +6 ranking... G Rob Gherson started four games in a row from Nov. 10th to Nov. 17th. That streak is the longest of the year for an Inferno goaltender.

NOMINATED PLAYER OF THE WEEK:

C Mac Faulkner - 3 games 7pts (6g, 1a) +5

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