Inferno Weekly

March 18, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Columbia Inferno News Release


THE WEEK

THAT WAS:

Weekly Record:2-2-0

Overall Record: 29-26-10

Wednesday, March 12

SOUTH CAROLINA 5 - Inferno 0

The South Carolina Stingrays shutout the Inferno 5-0. Todd Ford was in goal for Columbia allowing four goals after being pulled at the 18:12 mark of the first period. Jeff Jakaitis faced 15 shots stopping 14 for the remainder of the game.

Friday, March 14

Florida 2 - COLUMBIA 3 (SO)

Kris Sparre scored the game winning shootout goal as the Inferno earn the two points over the Everblades. Mac Faulkner and Daniel Sparre each scored for Columbia. Florida tied the game with three seconds left in regulation. Todd Ford earned the win stopping 38 of 40 shots on goal.

Saturday, March 15

GWINNETT 7 - Columbia 4

Jeff Miles and Mac Faulkner each had two goals for Columbia. Eight different Inferno players had assists on the four goals. Todd Ford stopped 23 of 30 shots on goal.

Sunday, March 16

INFERNO 4 - South Carolina 2

Brad Ralph, A.J. Bozoian, Liam huculak and Jeremy Schenderling each scored for Columbia as the skate over the Stingrays 4-2. Defenseman Todd Perry added three assists and Mac Faulkner had two. Jeff Jakaitis started in goal stopping 37 of 39 shots for the win.

BY THE NUMBERS:

Record: 29-26-4-6, 68 points, sixth place in South Division

Home: 16-10-2-3

Road: 13-16-2-3

Most Goals: Jeff Miles (25)

Assists: Jeff Miles (37)

Leading Scorer: Jeff Miles (62)

Power Play: 43 of 334 (12.9%), 23rd in ECHL

Power Play Goals: Jeff Miles (10)

Penalty Kill: 327 of 370 (86.9%), 1st in ECHL

Shorthanded Goals: Mac Faulkner, Steve McJannet (2)

Game Winning Goals: Daniel Sparre (5)

Penalty Minutes: Liam Huculak (96)

Goaltending: Todd Ford, 17-12-3-1, 2.96 GAA, .908 save percentage

Jeff Jakaitis, 11-14-1-5, 2.95 GAA, .908 save percentage

THE WEEK THAT WILL BE:

Wednesday, March 19, 7:05pm

Inferno vs. Pensacola Ice Pilots

Carolina Coliseum

This is the sixth of seven meetings between the Ice Pilots and Inferno. Columbia is 4-1-0 against Pensacola this season. Pensacola is in ninth place in the South Division with 39 points (16-40-3-4).

Saturday, March 22, 7:05pm

Inferno vs. Pensacola Ice Pilots

Carolina Coliseum

This is the last game between the Inferno and Pensacola this season. Columbia is 16-9-4 all-time against the Ice Pilots.

TRANSACTIONS LAST WEEK:

Delete Tyson Marsh, D loaned to Rockford (AHL) 3/10

Delete Joe Dumais, F placed on 7-day IR 3/10

Add Todd Perry, D assigned by Toronto (AHL) 3/11

Add Kris Sparre, F signed contract 3/14

HOTTER THAN BLAZES:

Todd Perry recorded three assists in his last game against the Stingrays...Jeff Miles has three points (2g-1a) in his last two games...Mac Faulkner has six points (3g-3a) in his last three games...Owen Fussey has two assists in his last two games...Jeremy Schenderling has four points (1g-3a) in his last three games...Brad Ralph and Liam Huculak each have a goal and an assist in their last two games...A.J. Bozoian recorded his first goal of the season against the Stingrays on Sunday.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS

Wednesday, March 19, 7:05pm

80's Night- Fans are encouraged to wear appropriate 80's attire to receive a discount at the ticket window on admission.

Saturday, March 22, 7:05pm

Brad Ralph Bobblehead Night - First 1,200 fans through the door will receive an Inferno captain bobblehead. Family Night - 4 for $40... receive 4 loge tickets, 4 hot dogs and 4 drinks all for $40.

2008 PETSMART Pucks for Paws

April 4, 2008, 7:05pm

Inferno vs. Gladiators

PETSMART is teaming up with your Columbia Inferno to bring you Pucks for Paws, a fundraising event where 100% of the proceeds will benefit South Carolina animal shelters. Bring an item to donate to the shelters and get $3 off your admission price. Items include: blankets, food, treats, leashes, collars, kennels, bowls, dog beds, towels, etc.

Get there early! The first 500 fans through the door will receive a limited edition and commemorative PETSMART Pucks for Paws and Columbia Inferno puck. There will also be paper paw name plates for a $1 donation to be displayed at PETSMART.



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