
Inferno Weekly
March 31, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Columbia Inferno News Release
THE WEEK THAT WAS:
Weekly Record:1-1-1-0 Overall Record: 31-28-5-6
Wednesday, March 26 INFERNO 8 - Mississippi 3 Jeff Miles (two goals, one assist) and Reid Cashman (one goal, two assists) each had three-point nights as the Inferno torched the Sea Wolves at home. Jeremy Hall, Eric Lundberg, Daniel Sparre, Dan Glover and Mac Faulkner also scored for Columbia, while Todd Ford stopped 33 of 36.
Friday, March 28 AUGUSTA 3 - Inferno 2 Matt Auffrey's two goals paced the Lynx, as the Inferno were unable to win the series finale in Augusta. Daniel Sparre and former Lynx Eric Lundberg each scored for their second consecutive game. Todd Ford stopped 26 of 29 shots.
Saturday, March 29 S.C. 5 - Inferno 4 (OT) The Stingrays' Matt Smith scored with just 18 seconds left in the game to force overtime, where Travis Morin sealed the game 70 seconds in with his 34th goal of the season. Steve McJannet, Daniel Sparre, Jeremy Hall and Todd Perry all scored for the Inferno, while Ford stopped 27 of 32 in his third consecutive start.
BY THE NUMBERS: Record: 31-28-5-6, 73 points, sixth place in South Division Home: 19-11-2-3 Road: 12-17-3-3 Most Goals: Jeff Miles (28) Assists: Jeff Miles (43) Leading Scorer: Jeff Miles (71) Power Play: 52 of 364 (14.3%), 22nd in ECHL Power Play Goals: Jeff Miles (12) Penalty Kill: 309 of 357 (86.6%), 2nd in ECHL Shorthanded Goals: Mac Faulkner, Steve McJannet (2) Game Winning Goals: Daniel Sparre, Jeremy Hall (5) Penalty Minutes: Liam Huculak (109) Goaltending: Todd Ford, 19-14-4-1, 3.01 GAA, .906 save percentage
THE WEEK THAT WILL BE:
Thursday, April 3, 7:05 p.m. Inferno @ Charlotte Checkers Charlotte Bobcats Arena The Inferno finish their regular-season series with their Neighbors to the North on Thursday. Columbia is 3-3-1-1 against the Checkers this season, including three straight victories.
Friday, April 4, 7:05 p.m. Inferno vs. Gwinnett Gladiators Carolina Coliseum The Inferno will play their final home game of the 2007-08 regular season on Friday as they host the Gladiators. Columbia has not had much success against Gwinnett this season, as they own a 1-5-0-2 record against their interstate rivals.
TRANSACTIONS LAST WEEK:
Delete Jeff Jakaitis, G placed on 3-day IR March 25 Add Mark Cairns, G emergency backup goaltender March 26 Add Joel Hanson, F signed ECHL contract March 27 Delete Mark Cairns, G emergency backup goaltender March 29 Add Ted Monnich, G emergency backup goaltender March 29
HOTTER THAN BLAZES: Jeff Miles has eight points (two goals, six assists) in his last five games...Daniel Sparre has six points (four goals, two assists) in his last five games...Reid Cashman has six points (two goals, four assists) in his last five games...Steve McJannet has five points (two goals, three assists) in his last five games... rookie winger Joel Hanson scored his first professional point with an assist on March 29 vs. S.C.
UPCOMING PROMOTIONS
Friday, April 4, 7:05pm Everyone Gets a Gift Night Each fan in attendance will receive a gift, coupon or item from one of the Inferno's corporate sponsors.
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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