Inferno Weekly

Published on January 22, 2007 under ECHL (ECHL)
Columbia Inferno News Release


THE WEEK

THAT WAS:

Weekly Record: 2-0-1-0

Monday, January 15th

INFERNO 6 - Pensacola 4

In a back and forth game in scoring, the Inferno came out on top with a 6-4 win over the Ice Pilots. Jeff Winchester netted his first goal of the season to open the scoring. Steve McJannet, Brad Ralph, Jeff Miles, Bryson Busniuk and Anthony Battaglia each scored for the Inferno. Rob Gherson earned the win stopping 21 of 25 shots on goal.

Friday, January 19th

INFERNO 5 - Augusta 4 (SO)

Mac Faulkner scored two goals and Anthony Battaglia scored the game winning shootout goal for the Inferno in their 5-4 win over the Lynx. Owen Fussey and Mike Jarmuth each scored a goal for Columbia. Rob Gherson earned his second win in a row stopping 25 of 29 shots on goal.

Saturday, January 20th

SOUTH CAROLINA 4 - Inferno 3 (OT)

The Inferno looked strong against the Stingrays and gained a point in the South Division standings as they drop 4-3 in overtime. Steve McJannet, Luke Fulghum and Bryson Busniuk each scored for the Inferno. South Carolina outshot the Inferno 36-31.

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HOTTER THAN BLAZES:

Mike Jarmuth is ranked fourth among ECHL defenseman in points with 30 (9g-21a)... Jarmuth also has five points (1g-4a) in his last three games... Jeff Miles is ranked fourth in the ECHL in shots on goal with 163 in 39 games... Mac Faulkner has four points (2g-2a) in his last three games... Steve McJannet has five points (2g-3a) in his last five games...Bryson Busniuk has four points (2g-2a) in his last three games...Chris Thompson has five assists in his last three games.

THE WEEK THAT WILL BE:

Tuesday, January 23rd @ 7:05 p.m.

Inferno vs. Augusta Lynx

Carolina Coliseum

Augusta is in sixth place with 41 points (20-18-0-1) in the South Division. This is the sixth of eight games between the Lynx and Inferno. The Inferno is 4-0-0-1 against Augusta this season. The last time these two teams met was last week and the Inferno won in a shootout.

Friday, January 26th @ 7:05 p.m.

Saturday, January 27th @ 7:05 p.m.

Inferno vs. Pensacola Ice Pilots

The Inferno is 2-1-0-0 against the Ice Pilots this season. This is the fourth and fifth games out of nine this year. Pensacola is in eighth place in the South Division with 22 points (10-28-1-1).

TRANSACTIONS LAST WEEK:

G Todd Ford transferred to 7-day IR 1/12/07

D John Doherty waived 1/15/07

F Owen Fussey reassigned by Toronto Marlies 1/15/07

D Justin Sawyer activated off IR 1/15/07

D Ren Fauci placed on 3-day IR 1/15/07

EBG Ted Monnich released as Emergency Backup Goalie 1/16/07

PASTA & PUCKS

Sunday, January 28th

5:00 p.m.

Our Lady of the Hill Catholic Church

Come join the Inferno Booster Club for their annual Pasta and Pucks dinner. The Inferno players will be serving the dinner and all tips they earn will go directly to the Palmetto Health Children's Hospital. They will also be auctioning off their aprons as well as a dance with your favorite player. Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling Tracy Vinson at 791-0959 or at the booster club table during games. Prices: Booster club members: Adults $10pp & kids 10 and under $8pp. Non-members Adults $12pp & $8 kids.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONAL EVENTS:

Tuesday, January 23rd: $1.00 BEvERage Night

Friday, January 26th: MILITARY NIGHT/Palmetto Health Food Drive/Trading Card Poster #3: Donate can food items and receive $3.00 off your ticket. All military receives discounts on tickets at the window.

Saturday, January 27th: NASCAR NIGHT: Dale Earnhardt, Sr. and Dale Earnhardt, Jr.'s show cars will be on the concourse. Call the Inferno office for special ticket packages.

Friday, February 9th & 10th: PINK IN THE RINK: The Inferno will play in pink jerseys for two days to benefit the Palmetto Health SC Comprehensive Breast Center. Ten of the authentic pink game worn jerseys will be up for a live auction after the February 10th game. The other 10 authentic pink game worn jerseys will be available for you to win in a raffle. Raffle tickets are just $1.00 each and all proceeds will be donated to the foundation. Stop by the customer service table for more details.

BY THE NUMBERS:

Record: 15-19-2-3, 35 points, seventh in South Division

Home: 6-10-0-2

Road: 9-9-2-1

Most Goals: Mac Faulkner (14)

Assists: Jeff Miles (24)

Leading Scorer: Jeff Miles 37 pts (13 G, 24 A)

Power Play: 36 for 241 (14.9%), 20th in ECHL

Power Play Goals: Brad Ralph, Jeff Miles (7)

Penalty Kill: 193 of 243 (79.4%), 23rd in ECHL

Shorthanded Goals: Faulkner, Anthony Battaglia (1)

Game Winning Goals: Ralph (4)

Penalty Minutes: Sawyer (82 PIM)

Goaltending: Gherson 8-14-1-1, .880 sv, 3.91 GAA, 26 games played

MEET AND GREET WITH INFERNO

Come join the entire Inferno team at Carolina Wings and Rib House on Gervais Street immediately following the game on Saturday, January 27th. Everyone is welcome to join the fun!!!

FEATURED PLAYER OF THE WEEK:

D Derick Martin #8

Favorites:

NHL Team: Nashville Preators

NHL Player: Alex Henri

Food: Steak

Movie: Last Samurai

TV Show: Prison Break

Pet Peeve: People who spit when they talk

Most Treasured Object: Ipod

Never Leave Home Without: Toothbrush

Something that Most People Don't Know About Me: I am a canoe champion

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