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Snakes win two of three over Christmas break

December 28, 2004 - SPHL (SPHL)
Columbus Cottonmouths News Release


COLUMBUS, Ga. – The Columbus Cottonmouths took four of a possible six standing points over the past week with wins against first-place Knoxville on Tuesday and Huntsville on Christmas night. The Cottonmouths came within three seconds of a three-game sweep of the week's games on Thursday night in Huntsville when the Havoc scored to force overtime and the eventual shootout from which Huntsville would earn the victory. Four games are on the slate this coming week for the Cottonmouths, including three games in three nights. The Snakes entertain Jacksonville on Tuesday and Huntsville on Thursday, both home games, before heading on the road to ring out 2004 on Friday night in Macon and ring in 2005 with a game on Saturday at Asheville. Along with being broadcast on the Internet via Live365, Friday's game will be aired LIVE on WCJM 100.9 FM with Dana Barker, the "Voice of the Snakes," bringing all the action from the Macon Centreplex beginning at 7:00 PM EST. After the game, the "Fourth Period Show," also hosted by Dana Barker, will air on WCJM. The show features a live call-in segment where fans can call in to 706.645.2991 with questions or comments. CURRENT RECORDS AND STATS

Last Week: 2-1
Record: 12-6, 24 points (T-2nd, SPHL)
69 GF, 59 GA
22.1% PP (3rd, SPHL); 86.0% PK (1st, SPHL)

LAST WEEK'S TRANSACTIONS

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UPCOMING GAMES AND PROMOTIONS

Tuesday, December 28 – Jacksonville at Columbus, 7:30 PM EST (Season Series: Tied 2-2) The Snakes play the Barracudas for the fifth time this season on Tuesday night but only the second time on home ice. The two teams last played on December 10 when Columbus came from behind in the third period to defeat Jacksonville 6-5.

Thursday, December 30 – Huntsville at Columbus, 7:30 PM EST (Season Series: Tied 1-1)

The Cottonmouths play the Huntsville Havoc for the third time in seven days on Thursday night. If the first two games are any indication, Thursday night's game should be a barn-burner as neither game over the past week was decided in regulation.

Friday, December 31 – Columbus at Macon, 7:05 PM EST (Season Series: Tied 1-1)

THIS GAME WILL BE AIRED LIVE ON WCJM 100.9 FM! The Snakes take to the road for a New Year's Eve game against their instate rivals, the Macon Trax. Columbus last faced the Trax on November 20 when they spoiled Macon's home opener with a resounding 5-2 victory.

Saturday, January 1 – Columbus at Asheville, 7:30 PM EST (Season Series: COL leads 1-0)

The Cottonmouths trek into the North Carolina mountains to play the Asheville Aces at the Asheville Civic Center for the first time this season. The Snakes defeated the Aces in Columbus in their only meeting so far this season, a 4-3 Cottonmouths victory on December 18. COTTONMOUTHS WEEK IN REVIEW

Tuesday, December 21 – Knoxville 2 at Columbus 4 (Attendance: 1,709)

Columbus posted its second victory of the season in as many games against the Knoxville Ice Bears on Tuesday night. The scoring was highlighted by a three-goal barrage in the second period when Lorne Misita, Ryan Rutz, and Tom McMonagle all lit the lamp for Columbus. Tim Green added an insurance marker for the Snakes in the third period. The Snakes scored on one of six power play chances while holding Knoxville scoreless in their four opportunities with the man advantage. Chad Rycroft stopped 35 of 37 between the pipes for Columbus in the victory while Jamie Ronayne stopped 29 of 33 in the losing effort for Knoxville.

Thursday, December 23 – Columbus 3 at Huntsville 4 (SO) (Attendance: 2,683)

A Dan Buccella goal with three seconds remaining in regulation forced overtime, and after a scoreless session, James Patterson notched the game-winning shootout tally to give the Huntsville Havoc the two standing points and a 4-3 win over the Snakes. Orrin Hergott, Tylor Keller, and Tim Green all scored for the Snakes, who were 0 for 4 on the power play while the Havoc scored a power play goal in their five chances. Chad Rycroft took the loss in net for the Cottonmouths, stopping 33 of 36 in regulation and overtime. Matt Carmichael earned the win for Huntsville, stopping 43 of 46, including all seven shots Columbus had in overtime.

Saturday, December 25 – Huntsville 4 at Columbus 5 (OT) (Attendance: 2,262)

The Snakes provided the 2,262 fans in attendance a late Christmas gift as Lorne Misita scored with 61 seconds remaining in overtime to defeat Huntsville 5-4. Misita had also scored the game-tying goal in the middle of the third period. Tom McMonagle added a pair of goals and Matt Mathias lit the lamp once as well. The Cottonmouths were 2 for 3 on the power play while holding Huntsville scoreless in their four chances. Chad Rycroft picked up the win for the Snakes with 32 saves on 36 shots, while Matt Carmichael suffered the loss in net for the Havoc, stopping 22 of 27.

THREE STARS OF THE WEEK

1. F Lorne Misita – Misita provided the heroics for the Snakes on Saturday night with the game-winning overtime goal. Over the week, Misita had three goals and two assists.

2. F Orrin Hergott – Hergott tallied his league-leading third overtime goal on Thursday night in Huntsville. He also had four assists in the week's games, including three on Saturday night against the Havoc.

3. F Tylor Keller – Keller enjoyed a solid week of scoring with a goal and four assists, bringing his assists total on the season to 21, good for second place in the SPHL.

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