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November 27, 2006 - ECHL (ECHL)
Columbia Inferno News Release


THE WEEK THAT WAS:

Tuesday, Nov. 21st INFERNO 5 - Augusta 1

Steve McJannet, Chris St. Jacques, Owen Fussey, Luke Fulghum and Jeff Miles each scored for the Inferno and Todd Ford turned away 39 of 40 shots on goal. The Lynx outshot the Inferno 40-31. Columbia went 2-for-7 on the power play and 5-for- on the penalty kill.

Wednesday, November 22nd FLORIDA 5 - Inferno 1

The Everblades flurried for three second period goals to down the Inferno in front of 3,081. After two periods of play, Todd Ford faced 28 shots, giving up four goals. Lucas Drake scored for the Inferno on a 5-on-3 power play in the third period.

Friday, November 24th TEXAS 3 - Inferno 1

Texas Wildcatters forward Brandin Cote scored two goals in the first period to give them the edge over the Inferno 3-1. The only scoring in the second period came when Olivier Proulx scored with :34 seconds left to give Texas the 3-0 lead. Bryson Busniuk scored the lone goal for Columbia at 14:35 of the third period. Columbia outshot the Wildcatters 37-31.

Saturday, November 25th GWINNETT 5 - Inferno 2

Despite Columbia's 48 shots on goal, the Gladiators scored four unanswered goals, three in the second period to put the game away. Mike Jarmuth and Steve McJannet each scored for the Inferno. Scott Mifsud had two goals for the Gladiators. Todd Ford started in goal for the Inferno stopping 13 of 17 shots on goal and Rob Gherson stopped all eight shots he faced for the remainder of the game.

Sunday, November 26th INFERNO 3 - Florida 1

Jeff Miles had one goal and one assist and Todd Ford stopped 32 of 33 shots on goal as the Inferno gain two points in the South Division. Luke Fulghum added a goal in the second period as he caught goaltender Craig Kowalski out of position to give the Inferno a 2-0 lead. Vince Bellissimo scored Florida's only goal at 4:55 of the third period on the power play. Mac Faulkner added the empty net goal at 19:34 for the victory.

THE WEEK THAT WILL BE:

Friday, December 1st @ 7:35 p.m. Inferno @ Augusta Lynx Augusta Richmond County Civic Center

The Inferno is 3-0-0-1 this season against the Lynx. This is the fifth of eight games between these two teams this season. Augusta is currently tied for fourth place along with Charlotte and with 20 points (10-8-0-0).

TRANSACTIONS LAST WEEK:

F Ryan Petz signed contract

D Chuck Tomes was traded to Wheeling for cash

G Mark Cairns released as emergency back-up goaltender

LW Robin Richards signed contract

PLAYER APPEARANCES:

Wednesday, November 29th: River Springs Elementary School, 12:30pm - players will be reading to the kindergarten and third grade classes.

Wednesday, November 29th: WNOK's Little Black Dress Party, Liberty's, 7pm - players will be in attendance.

Thursday, November 30th: WLTX Morning Show: 5am - 7am, Curtis Wilson will be broadcasting live from the Carolina Coliseum with Coach Troy Mann, Anthony Battaglia and Chris Thompson.

5th Annual WHMK Teddy Bear Toss

Dec. 8th @ 7:05pm vs. South Carolina Stingrays Carolina Coliseum $3 off any ticket with your teddy bear donation

Stocking Stuffer - 3 Any Game, Any Time Tickets - One Inferno T-shirt - One Souvenir Puck $49 $42 for Season Ticket Holders

UPCOMING PROMOTIONAL EVENTS:

Friday, December 8th: WMHK Teddy Bear Toss Night - Fans are encouraged to bring a teddy bear to the game that can be tossed on the ice after the Inferno score their first goal. These bears will be kept here in the Midlands area given to our emergency workers to distribute to children in need.

Friday, December 15th: Palmetto Health School Supply Night: Donate school supplies and receive $3 off any ticket. Trading Card Poster Night #2.

Saturday, December 16th: U.S. Marine Toys for Tots: Donate a new toy at the game and receive $3 off any ticket. Toys stay here in the Midlands area to help those in need during the holiday season.

BY THE NUMBERS:

Record: 6-9-1-3, 16 points
Home: 2-4-0-2
Road: 4-5-1-1
Most Goals: Faulkner (11)
Assists: Battaglia, Miles (11)
Leading Scorer: Miles 18 pts (7 G, 11 A)
Power Play: 20 for 129 (15.5%), 15th in ECHL
Power Play Goals: Miles (4)
Penalty Kill: 101 of 127 (79.5%), 24th in ECHL
Shorthanded Goals: Faulkner (1)
Game Winning Goals: Faulkner (2)
Penalty Minutes: Barr (44 PIM)
Goaltending: Ford 2.70 GAA, .925 SVP, 5-4-1-2

HOTTER THAN BLAZES:

Jeff Miles has five points (2g-3a) in his last five games and leads the Inferno in scoring with 18 points (7g-11a)...Owen Fussey is on a three game point streak with three assists...Todd Ford has started the last six games, posting a 3-3-0-0 record...Steve McJannet leads the Inferno with +6.

FEATURED PLAYER OF THE WEEK:

LW Owen Fussey - 5 games 5pts (1g, 4a) -2



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