
Inferno Weekly
December 17, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Columbia Inferno News Release
THE WEEK
THAT WAS:
Weekly Record: 0-1-1
Overall Record: 9-11-4-2
Friday, December 14
GWINNETT 4 - Inferno 1
Inferno captain Brad Ralph scored his 11th of the season, but the Gladiators' three second-period goals proved to be too much to overcome as Columbia lost this season's first meeting between the two clubs. Goalie Todd Ford stopped 28 of 32.
Saturday, December 15
CHARLOTTE 3 - Columbia 2 (OT)
Defenseman Patrick Wellar scored in the first period and forward Steve McJannet scored four minutes into the third to force overtime for the Inferno against the Checkers in Charlotte. Charlotte's Nathan Gillies scored 4:34 into overtime to seal the Inferno's fate. Ford finished with 33 saves on 36 shots in what may have been his best game of the year.
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GIVE BLOOD THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!!!
The Inferno will be hosting a Red Cross blood drive on Friday, December 28th from 10am - 2:30pm on the concourse. Everyone who donates blood will receive a Red Cross/Inferno long sleeve t-shirt and a complimentary ticket to a future Inferno game. Sign up today by clicking on www.givelife.org (type in Inferno under search).
THE WEEK THAT WILL BE:
Tuesday, December 18, 7:35pm
Inferno @ Augusta Lynx
James Brown Arena
The Inferno lost the last game between these two clubs 2-1 in overtime on Saturday, Dec. 1. Columbia is 3-1-1 this season against Augusta and 27-18-8 all time. This will be the sixth of 10 meetings this season.
Friday, December 21, 7:35pm
Inferno @ Florida Everblades
Germain Arena
The Inferno lost to the Everblades 3-2 the last time the two teams played, Saturday, Dec. 8. Columbia is 0-2-1 against Florida this season, and 19-23-5 all-time.
Saturday, December 22, 7:35pm
Inferno @ Florida Everblades
Germain Arena
This will be the second game between these teams in as many nights. This road trip, the second of its kind this year, will be the last the Inferno will make through Florida this season. The Everblades will visit the Coliseum two more times this season.
TRANSACTIONS LAST WEEK:
None
HOTTER THAN BLAZES:
Patrick Wellar has a goal and an assist in his last two games...Steve McJannet has three goals in his last three games...Tyler Doig has seven points (2g-5a) in his last five games...Brad Ralph has five points (1g-4a) in his last four games.
UPCOMING PROMOTIONS
(BOTH GAMES AT 1:05pm)
Friday, December 28th - Bad Gift Day
Bring in your unwanted bad gifts from the holidays and donate them to local charities in the Columbia Area. Drop them off at the customer service desk.
Wednesday, January 2nd - Call in Sick Day sponsored by NEW92
This game against the Gwinnett Gladiators will be played at 1:05pm. Call in sick or take a half day and enjoy some afternoon hockey. It is also $1.00 BEvERage Day.
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.
INFERNO JERSEYS: Get your inferno jersey for only $60.00. For $5.00 extra you can get a number and name on the back. (allow 1 week for process)
BY THE NUMBERS:
Record: 9-11-4-2, 24 points, sixth place in South Division
Home: 7-3-2
Road: 2-8-2
Most Goals: Daniel Sparre (13)
Assists: Jeff Miles (19)
Leading Scorer: Jeff Miles, 31 points
Power Play: 19 of 152 (12.5%), 24th in ECHL
Power Play Goals: Jeff Miles, Brad Ralph (4)
Penalty Kill: 125 of 145 (86.2%), 4th in ECHL
Shorthanded Goals: Owen Fussey (1)
Game Winning Goals: Daniel Sparre (3)
Penalty Minutes: Patrick Wellar (51)
Goaltending: Todd Ford, 7-5-3-1, 2.85 GAA, .906 save percentage
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