Titans 1-1-1 on week, sit six points behind Royals

March 8, 2004 - ECHL (ECHL)
Trenton Devils News Release


TRENTON, NJ – The Trenton Titans got a rare week of rest before starting their weekend of play and the beginning of a twelve-day road trip. The Titans sat eight points back of the Reading Royals with points to be had in Cincinnati.

Trenton kicked off the weekend with a two-game set against the Cyclones at U.S. Bank Arena. On Friday night, Scott Bertoli notched his 200th assist as a Titan as his team came away with a 3-1 win. The next night, Trenton twice came back from one-goal deficits to send the game into overtime. Scoreless through overtime, the Titans could not get the puck past Cyclones goaltender Randy Petruk in the shootout as the Cincinnati clinched the 3-2 win.

Trenton finished the weekend on Sunday with a battle against the Peoria Rivermen at Carver Arena. It was an entertaining game that saw the Titans fight back from a 3-1 deficit and take the lead early in the third period. The Rivermen made a comeback of their own and sealed the deal with the game-winner at 3:45 left in the game to hand the Titans a gut-wrenching 5-4 defeat.

The Trenton Titans find themselves in sixth place in the Northern Division and six points behind the Reading Royals. The Titans continue their seven-game road trip with another match-up against the Peoria Rivermen at 7:00pm on Tuesday, March 9. Trenton will then travel to Dayton for two games against the Bombers on Friday, March 12 at 7:00pm and Saturday, March 13 at 7:00pm. The Titans conclude their trip with a matinee game against the Johnstown Chiefs on Sunday, March 14 at 2:30pm.

LAST WEEK:

Friday, March 5 @ Cincinnati – 7:30pm W 3-1 U.S. Bank Arena

- A slow game that saw only 12 PIM managed by both teams over sixty minutes. Robert Lisack got credit for the goal that gave the Titans a 1-0 lead a Cyclones defender gloved a puck into his own net. Matt Zutlek extended the lead with his team-leading 27th goal of the season. Mike Henderson kept it interesting cutting the Titans lead to one goal at 6:14 of the third period. Mathieu Brunelle put Trenton back up by two on the power play and helped the Titans to a 3-1 victory.

Saturday, March 6 @ Cincinnati – 7:30pm SO-L 3-2 U.S. Bank Arena

- The final game of the season series. Cincinnati jumped out to the early lead on a goal by former Titan, Mike Henderson just 1:12 into the game. Mathieu Brunelle tied it about four minutes later with his 20th goal of the season. The Cyclones would gain the lead once again when Josh Harrold intercepted an outlet pass and blasted it past Chris Houle. Jeff Smith tied the score one more time for the Titans with a power play goal 3:30 later. The score would remain tided 2-2 through the over time. In the shootout the first three Cyclones converted their chances as Randy Petruk stoned the Titans through three rounds to clinch the win.

Sunday, March 7 @ Peoria – 3:00pm Peoria Civic Center

- Playing their third game in three days, the Titans had some trouble finding their legs in the first period as they feel behind the Rivermen 2-0 on goals by Colin Hemingway and Bobby Haglund. Robert Liscak would roof a feed from Peter Metcalf to cut the Peoria's margin to one goal. The Rivermen answered right back with tally on the power play by George Halkidis with just one second left in the first. The Titans would mount a comeback scoring three unanswered goals with Chris Pittman putting Trenton up 4-3 just :35 into the third. The lead would not hold with Hemingway getting his second goal of the game to tie it up and David Kaczowka netting the game-winner for a 5-4 Peoria win. The victory was their sixth in a row.

THIS WEEK:

Tuesday, March 9 @ Peoria – 7:00pm Carver Arena

Friday, March 12 @ Dayton – 7:00pm Nutter Center

Saturday, March 13 @ Dayton – 7:00pm Nutter Center

Sunday, March 14 @ Johnstown – 2:30pm Cambria County War Memorial

TITANS BROADCAST INFO:

Tune into all Trenton Titans games on their flagship radio station, Money Talk 1350AM or listen in on the Titans website, www.trentontitans.com. The voice of the Titans, Mike O'Brien will bring of your Titans hockey action.

Titans Streaks
· The Titans are 2-2-1 so far on their nine-game road trip.
· The Titans are 6 for 21 (28.6%) on the power play in their last four games.
· The Titans are 5-12-3 on the road against Northern Division opponents.
· #24 Mathieu Brunelle is on a three-game goal scoring streak (3g)

Milestones
· #19 Scott Bertoli recorded his 200th assist as a Titan with a helper on Matt Zultek's game-winning goal at 15:32 of the second period during Friday's 3-1 victory over Cincinnati.
· Bertoli is just three goals away from scoring his 100th as a Titan and one point away from 300.
· #9 BJ Kilbourne played in his 300th game on Saturday versus the Cyclones.
· #11 Scott Kirton played in his 400th ECHL game on Friday, March 5 against Cincinnati.

In the Community:

March 8 – As the Titans are on the road, there will be no "Along the Boards" show tonight. "Along the Boards" hosted by the voice of the Trenton Titans, Mike O'Brien will resume on Monday, March 15. Call in with your questions or comments at 888.578.2428. "Along the Boards" can be heard weekly on Money Talk 1350AM from 7pm – 8pm live from Savoy's in Yardville, NJ

Practice/Game Schedule:
Monday, March 8 – Off
Tuesday, March 9 – Pre-game skate, 11:15am @ Carver Arena, Peoria, IL Game @ Peoria – 7:00pm
Wednesday, March 10 – Practice, 11:30am @ Carver Arena, Peoria, IL Leave for Dayton
Thursday, March 11 – Practice
Friday, March 12 – Pre-game skate, 11:15 @ Nutter Center Game @ Dayton – 7:00pm
Saturday, March 13 – Pre-game skate, 11:15 @ US Bank Arena Game @ Dayton – 7:00pm Leave for Johnstown
Sunday, March 14 Game @ Johnstown – 2:30pm
Monday, March 15 – Off

Transactions:
03/02/2004 Add ROBERT LISCAK (C) assigned by Providence(AHL)
03/02/2004 Delete MARTIN WILDE (D) recalled by Providence(AHL)
03/03/2004 Delete JAY LEACH (D) loaned to Bridgeport (AHL)
03/04/2004 Delete ANDREW ALLEN (G) recalled to Binghamton (AHL)
03/05/2004 Add ZACH NIPPERT (G) emergency back-up goaltender



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