Power play leads Titans to 4-3 win over Royals in preseason opener
Published on October 14, 2006 under ECHL (ECHL)
Trenton Devils News Release
WYOMISSING, PA - Justin Maiser's even-strength marker at 8:54 of the third period proved to be decisive goal in a 4-3 victory for the Trenton Titans in preseason action versus the Reading Royals at Body Zone Sports and Wellness Complex in Wyomissing, Pa.
With the score knotted 3-3 Reading goalie Yutaka Fukufuji got a piece of Brian McConnell's turnaround shot, but Maiser poked in the trickling puck to give Trenton the lead for good.
In a first period that saw both teams combine for 14 penalties, the Titans took a 1-0 edge on Evan Shaw's one-timer from the point for a power play goal at 9:46.
Trenton extended their lead to two goals at 1:32 of second period as Jerramie Domish's slapshot found its way to the back of the net as a two-man advantage expired.
After Dave Borelli got the Royals on the board with a tip-in goal, the Titans made it 3-1 at 9:45 of the middle frame with another power play goal. This time it was Scott Sheppard banging home the rebound from Gregg Johnson' s wrist shot.
Reading would come back to tie it up heading into the third period when Shawn Thompson and Kevin Saurette score goals 3:17 apart with under five minutes left until the intermission.
Trenton finished 3-for-12 on the power play and 13-for-14 on the penalty kill.
The preseason rematch between the Titans and Royals take place on Sunday, October 15 at 3:00pm at the Grundy Recreation Center in Bristol, Pa. Call (215) 788-3311 for tickets.
The Trenton Titans open the 2006-07 season on Friday, October 20 at 7:30pm against the Reading Royals at the Sovereign Bank Arena. For tickets call a Titans Ticket Representative at (609) 599-9500.
TRENTON TITANS - The Buzz is Back!!! - Full and partial season tickets plans for the 2006-07 season are now available by calling a Titans Ticket Representative at (609) 599-9500.
The Trenton Titans are a member of the ECHL - North America's Premier "AA" Hockey League. The Trenton Titans are owned and operated by the National Hockey League's New Jersey Devils.
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