ECHL Toledo Walleye

Storm Douse The Inferno

Published on February 16, 2007 under ECHL (ECHL)
Toledo Walleye News Release


(Toledo, OH) The Toledo Storm (24-20-1) ended a 3 game losing streak by defeating the Columbia Inferno (19-24-7) 3-1 tonight in front of 3,613 at the Toledo Sports Arena. The official can be seen at Toledo vs. Columbia .

Toledo started the scoring just 1:55 into the first while on the power play. Newly signed Brent Sullivan tapped home a rebound off a PJ Martin blue line shot for his first goal of the season. Mike Walsh also assisted. Toledo would make it 2-0 when Matt Zultek finished off a 5 on 3 for his team leading 16th goal of the year. Bruce Mulherin received a Dan Watson pass and fed a wide-open Zultek in front.

Columbia would close the gap to one late in the second period as Anthony Battaglia scored an even strength goal at 17:16. He finished off a 2 on 1 with Chris Thompson.

The Storm added an insurance goal at 14:27 of the third period when PJ Martin scored a power play goal for his 4th goal of the season. Ken Magowan made the pass to Martin, which he one-timed from the right circle. Nick Parillo also assisted.

Toledo finished 3 for 7 on the power play and held Columbia off the score sheet with the man advantage in 5 chances. Dominic Vicari made 20 saves to collect the win, his 8th win of the season. Robert Gherson took the loss despite making 40 saves. The Storm outshot Columbia 43-21.

The Storm return to the One Main Street ice on February 17th against the Columbia Inferno. Great tickets are still available by calling 419-691-0200 or online at the all-new Toledostorm.com. Group tickets are also available for all remaining Toledo Storm home games! Group leaders of 100 more will receive the Ultimate Gameday Experience!! Call Matt Melzak at ext. 25 for details!! Fans can hear all the action of all Toledo Storm hockey games LIVE online at www.toledostorm.com. Fans can also watch the game LIVE via the B2 Network. Coverage of all games begins 15 minutes prior to the opening face-off. Toledo Storm Hockey...Great Team, Great Time!

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