Inferno Weekly

Published on December 11, 2006 under ECHL (ECHL)
Columbia Inferno News Release


THE WEEK THAT WAS:

Friday, December 8th Inferno 2 - SOUTH CAROLINA 3

Brad Ralph netted the first goal of the game at 17:31 of the first period with assists to Mike Jarmuth and Luke Fulghum. South Carolina scored three unanswered goals as they took the 3-1 lead in the third. Lucas Drake scored his seventh goal of the season at 16:19 of the third period to bring the Inferno back to within one goal. The Inferno were unable to take advantage of a 5-on-3 power play situation in the final minutes of the game, as the Stingrays held on for the 3-2 win.

Saturday, December 9th Inferno 2 - SOUTH CAROLINA 5

South Carolina's Stephen Werner scored two goals and added an assist to lead the Stingrays to a 5-2 win. Brad Ralph and Jeff Miles each scored for the Inferno, both on the power play. Rob Gherson made his first start since November 18th stopping 20 of 25 shots on goal.

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THE WEEK THAT WILL BE:

Friday, December 15th @ 7:05 p.m. Inferno vs. South Carolina Stingrays Carolina Coliseum The Inferno are 1-3-1-1 (four points) against their intrastate rivals this season, and is hosting the Rays for the third time this season. This will be the third game in a row between these two teams. The Stingrays are tied for fifth place, along with the Augusta Lynx, with 24 points (11-10-0-2) in the South Division.

Saturday, December 16th @ 7:05 p.m.
Inferno vs. Pensacola Ice Pilots
Carolina Coliseum
This is the first time this season Pensacola visits the Carolina Coliseum. The Ice Pilots are in last place in the South Division with 12 points (5-14-1-1). The Inferno is 1-0-0-0 against Pensacola this season. The last time these two teams met was on October 29th in Pensacola with the Inferno winning 4-2.

Sunday, December 17th @ 5:05 p.m.
Inferno vs. Florida Everblades
Carolina Coliseum
The Inferno is 1-3-1-0 this season against the Everblades. This marks the sixth of nine games between Columbia and Florida. The Everblades are tied for second place, along with the Gwinnett Gladiators, with 30 points (15-7-0-0). The last time Florida played in Columbia, the Inferno won 3-1.

TRANSACTIONS LAST WEEK:

D Winchester, Jeff activated off Injured Reserve

LW Fussey, Owen recalled to Toronto Marlies

PLAYER APPEARANCES:

Wednesday, December 13th (1:30 p.m.) - Players will be visiting Polo Road Elementary talking hockey to the students and reading to third graders.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONAL EVENTS:

Friday, December 15th: Trading Card Poster #2 (Jeff Miles) Giveaway Night - Palmetto Health is also collecting school supplies across from the customer service table. Donate supplies and receive $3 off any ticket.

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.

Sunday, December 17th: Skate with the Inferno: Fans are invited to skate with the Inferno team after the game. Skating is free and skates will be available on a first come first serve basis with sizes.

Friday, December 22nd: Everyone Gets A Gift Night: Everyone who enters through the doors with a ticket will receive a gift. Santa Claus will also be in attendance. BY THE NUMBERS:

Record: 7-11-1-3, 18 points, seventh in South Division
Home: 2-5-0-2
Road: 5-6-1-1
Most Goals: Mac Faulkner (11)
Assists: Jeff Miles (13)
Leading Scorer: Miles 21 pts (8 G, 13 A)
Power Play: 24 for 151 (15.9%), 15th in ECHL
Power Play Goals: Brad Ralph (6)
Penalty Kill: 116 of 144 (80.6%), 23rd in ECHL
Shorthanded Goals: Faulkner (1)
Game Winning Goals: Faulkner (2)
Penalty Minutes: Barr (46 PIM)
Goaltending: Ford 2.67 GAA, .925 SVP, 6-5-1-2

HOTTER THAN BLAZES:

Jeff Miles has five points (2g-3a) in his last four games and leads the Inferno in scoring with 21 points (8g-13a)...Brad Ralph has scored a goal in each of this last three games, since returning from the IR...Mike Jarmuth has six points (1g, 5a) in his last five games... FEATURED PLAYER OF THE WEEK:

C Brad Ralph
2 games
2 goals, 10 shots on goal, 19 PIM

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