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Titans fall to Royals in snow-shortened weekend

January 24, 2005 - ECHL (ECHL)
Trenton Devils News Release


TRENTON, NJ - The Trenton Titans' winless streak stretched to four games with an 8-5 defeat against the Reading Royals on Friday.

The Titans did not get the opportunity to exact revenge, as Saturday's match-up was cancelled due to inclement weather. The contest has been rescheduled for Tuesday, February 15 at 7:05pm the Sovereign Center.

Trenton starts the weekend with a home-and-home series versus their intra-state rival, Atlantic City. The Titans travel to Boardwalk Hall on Friday, January 28 at 7:05pm and then host the Bullies on Saturday, January 29 at 7:00pm. Trenton finishes the weekend on the road against Wheeling on Sunday, January 30 at 5:05pm.

The Trenton Titans head into the All-Star Break in fifth place in the North Division, just two points behind the Toledo Storm.

LAST WEEK: 0-1-0

Friday, January 21 @ Reading L 8-5 Sovereign Center

- The Trenton Titans allowed four power play goals en route to an 8-5 loss against the Reading Royals. Six different Royals scored as Reading converted three power goals in the second period to break open a 2-2 tie. Scott Bertoli recorded two goals, while Phil Lewandowski and Matt Zultek each added a tally and an assist. With starting goalies Chris Houle and Matt Yeats both pulled in the second period, Andrew Allen received the loss and Barry Brust notched the victory.

Saturday, January 22 @ Reading Postponed Sovereign Center

- Cancelled due to inclement weather, the meeting between the two teams has been rescheduled for Tuesday, February 15 at 7:05 p.m. in the Sovereign Center.

THIS WEEK:

Wednesday, January 26 - 2005 ECHL All-Star Game 1350 AM Moneytalk Sovereign Center

- Tune into this year's mid-winter classic as Brent Robinson, Stephen Wood and Head Coach Mike Haviland look to lead National Conference over the American Conference at the Sovereign Center in Reading, PA.

Friday, January 28 @ Atlantic City, 7:05pm 91.3-FM WTSR Boardwalk Hall

- The seventh of ten meetings this season between the two teams. Last time out, Andrew Allen helped the Titans tie the season series 3-3-0, as he made 19 saves and posted the team's first shutout of the year, 2-0

Saturday, January 29 vs. Atlantic City, 7:00pm 91.3-FM WTSR Sovereign Bank Arena

- Game eight of ten for the Titans and Bullies during 2004-05. Scott Bertoli has registered 6 points (4g, 2a) and a +2 in six games against AC. Trenton leads the all-time series 19-14-3.

Sunday, January 30 @ Wheeling, 5:05pm 1350 AM Moneytalk WesBanco Arena

- Game four of eight against Wheeling. The Titans trail the season series 0-1-2 as the Nailers have clinched two overtime victories. Dany Sabourin is 3-0-0 versus Trenton this year with a 1.95 GAA. The Titans hold the edge in the all-time series 9-8-3.

Practice/Game Schedule:
Tuesday, January 25 - All-Star Break
Wednesday, January 26 - All-Star Break
Thursday, January 27 - Practice @ Sovereign Bank Arena - 4:00pm
Friday, January 28 - Pre-game skate @ Sovereign Bank Arena - 10:00am
Leave for Atlantic City
Game @ Atlantic City - 7:05pm
Saturday, January 29 - Pre-game skate @ Iceland - Hamilton, NJ - 10:00am
Game vs. Atlantic City- 7:00pm
Leave for Wheeling
Sunday, January 30 - Game @ Wheeling - 5:05pm
Monday, January 31 - Day off

TITANS BROADCAST INFO:

Tune in as the Voice of the Titans, Mike O'Brien brings you all of the Titans hockey action on WHWH-Money Talk 1350 AM on Sunday through Thursday and WSTR-91.3 FM on Friday and Saturday. Fans can also watch or listen in on the Titans website, www.trentontitans.com.

B2 Networks also brings you live action for over 50 Titans hockey games. Go to www.trentontitans.com and click the Watch the Game Live icon to view and listen to the game. These broadcasts are available for a charge of $6 per game. A cable or DSL Internet connection and Windows Media Player 9 are required to view the games.

Titans Streaks

· Trenton owns the second best road power play in the ECHL (21.1%).

In the Community:

January 29

The Trenton Titans will be hosting their third annual Titans Handprint Auction to benefit the Somerset Home for Temporarily Displaced Children. Fans will have the chance to bid on the handprints of their favorite Titans players during a silent auction to be held on the concourse of Sovereign Bank Arena. The players' handprints have been signed and mounted and include a picture taken of the player while creating the handprint. The handprints will be available for a starting bid of $15.

Come down to the Sovereign Bank Arena as the Titans help 3 Doors Down promote the arrival of their new album, Seventeen Days, featuring the single, Let Me Go. The first 2,000 fans will receive 3 Doors Down posters, while t-shirts and prizes will be given away during the game.

Leaders:
Goals: Scott Bertoli - 15
Assists: B.J. Abel - 16
Points: Scott Bertoli - 30
Plus/Minus: B.J. Abel, Nick Deschenes - +5
PIM: Matt Zultek - 119
Wins: Andrew Allen - 10
GAA: Andrew Allen - 2.50
Save Pct.: Andrew Allen - .913

Team Stats:
Record: 19-11-4, 42 pts (5th, North Division)
Home: 9-6-2
Away: 10-5-2
Power Play: 26 for 156 - 17.9% (T-6th)
Penalty Kill: 136 for 162 - 84.0 (11th)

Transactions:
01/16/2005 Delete MATT CONTI (G) emergency back-up goaltender
01/18/2005 Add BRENT ROBINSON (F) assigned by Philadelphia (AHL)
01/18/2005 Add CHRIS HOULE (G) assigned by Philadelphia (AHL)
01/18/2005 Add NICK DESCHENES (LW) assigned by Philadelphia (AHL)
01/19/2005 Delete CONNOR DUNLOP (C) placed on 7-day IR
01/21/2005 Add PAUL BROWN (RW) assigned by Milwaukee(AHL)
01/21/2005 Add BRIAN SULLIVAN (D) activated off IR
01/21/2005 Add MATT LIBBY (D) activated off IR

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