Inferno Weekly

Published on November 26, 2007 under ECHL (ECHL)
Columbia Inferno News Release


THE WEEK

THAT WAS:

Weekly Record: 1-2-0-1

Overall Record: 7-8-2-1

Wednesday, November 21

JOHNSTOWN 4 - Columbia 2

Jeff Miles and Peter Tsimikalis both scored goals, but it wasn't enough as the Inferno lost the opening game of their four-game road trip. Johnstown center Rob Drummond scored two goals of his own to help deliver the Chiefs' victory. Ryan Garlock and Jean Desrochers also scored for Johnstown. Columbia went 0-for-4 on the power play and goalie Todd Ford stopped 30 of 34 shots in the loss.

Friday, November 23

READING 3 - Columbia 2

Daniel Sparre and Jeff Miles both scored for the Inferno as Columbia fell to Reading on the road. Royals winger Chris Blight notched a pair of goals, including the game winner, while Bracken Kearns also scored to give Reading the victory. Inferno goalie Jeff Jakaitis stopped 29 of 32 shots in the loss as the Inferno went 2-for-6 on the power play.

Saturday, November 24

COLUMBIA 3 - Trenton 0

Tyler Doig notched a pair of goals and Jeff Miles scored his third goal in as many games as the Inferno shut down the Trenton Devils in New Jersey. Todd Ford stopped all 37 shots he faced to secure the victory for Columbia.

Sunday, November 25

ELMIRA 2 - Columbia 1 (SO)

Elmira's Shawn Weller struck first to give the Jackals a one-goal lead in the second period, but Bryan Rodney tied the game midway through the third period. Elmira scored three of their five chances in the shootout while Columbia scored twice. Todd Ford stopped 30 of 31 shots in the shootout loss.

THE WEEK THAT WILL BE:

Thursday, November 29, 7:05pm

Inferno vs. Charlotte Checkers

Carolina Coliseum

This is the fourth of 10 meetings between the two clubs this season. So far, the Inferno are 0-2-1 against their rivals to the north. Columbia is 23-17-8 all-time against the Checkers.

Friday, November 30, 7:35pm

Inferno @ Charlotte Checkers

Charlotte Bobcats Arena

This is the second time the Inferno will travel to Charlotte to play the Checkers. Charlotte beat Columbia 5-4 on Oct. 19. The loss was the Inferno's season-opener.

Saturday, December 1, 7:05pm

Inferno vs. Augusta Lynx

Carolina Coliseum

This is the fifth of 10 games between the two clubs this season. Columbia is 3-1-0 against the Lynx so far this season, and is 27-18-7 all-time against Augusta.

TRANSACTIONS LAST WEEK:

Delete Reid Cashman, recalled to Toronto Marlies 11/19

Delete Phil Oreskovic, recalled to Toronto Marlies 11/19

Delete Patrick Wellar, recalled to Toronto Marlies 11/19

Add Marc Cavosie, activated off IR 11/21

Add Jeremy Hall, activated off IR 11/21

Add Patrick Wellar, assigned by Toronto 11/23

Delete Anthony Battaglia, placed on three day IR 11/25

HOTTER THAN BLAZES:

Bryan Rodney has four points (1g,3a) in his last four games...Jeff Miles has six points (3g,3a) in his last four games...Mac Faulkner has three points (3a) in his last four games...Todd Ford has a 1.62 GAA and .951 save percentage in his last three starts...Miles is tied for second place among ECHL scorers with 24 points (11g,13a) in 18 games...

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS

Saturday, December 1st - WMHK Teddy Bear Toss

Fans bring a new teddy bear to be thrown onto the ice after the Inferno score their first goal. All bears are kept in the Midlands area given to children in need.

Friday, December 7th - Hamburger Helper Night

The Hamburger Helper mascot will be in attendance and more free samples will be handed out after the game is over.

Saturday, December 8th - Toys for Tots & Shandon-Wood Dog Bowl

The Marines will be here collecting toys for their Toys for Tots drive. Anyone who brings a toy to the box office will receive $3.00 off of their admission. Shanon-Wood Dog Bowl information see below.

INFERNO STUFF:

SEASON TICKET HOLDERS: Don't forget to purchase your chuck-a-pucks for a chance to win a $25.00 merchandise gift certificate or you may choose the four suite tickets to the next game.

Check out the new line of merchandise the Inferno is offering this season. It includes camo Inferno hats, Toronto blue fleece jackets, and many other items for sale.

Inaugural Shandon-Wood Dog Bowl

Saturday, Dec. 8 vs. Florida Everblades

Fans are encouraged to bring their leashed dogs to the game, with the first 500 fans receiving a limited edition Shandon-Wood dog bowl. All dog owners must bring proof of vaccinations to the table located outside the main doors on Greene Street.

BY THE NUMBERS:

Record: 7-8-1-2, 17 points, sixth place in South Division

Home: 5-2-0-1

Road: 2-6-1-1

Most Goals: Jeff Miles (11)

Assists: Jeff Miles (13)

Leading Scorer: Jeff Miles, 24 points

Power Play: 13 of 111 (11.7%), 23rd in ECHL

Power Play Goals: Jeff Miles, Brad Ralph (4)

Penalty Kill: 88 of 104 (84.6%), 9th in ECHL

Shorthanded Goals: Owen Fussey (1)

Game Winning Goals: Daniel Sparre (2)

Penalty Minutes: Patrick Wellar (37)

Goaltending: Jeff Jakaitis, 5-3-1-1, 3.10 GAA, .899 save percentage

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