Titans finish tough stretch on high note

Published on November 28, 2005 under ECHL (ECHL)
Trenton Devils News Release


TRENTON, NJ - The Trenton Titans came out on top in two games during their toughest stretch of the season, a five-game, six-day schedule that alternated two games at home and three on the road.

Starting off the week against the Reading Royals at the Sovereign Center, the Titans allowed three first-period goals in an eventual 5-0 loss. Mike Pandolfo notched a power play goal and even-strength marker thirty-nine seconds apart in the first frame to break the game open for Reading.

The Titans got a chance to rebound the very next night at home versus the Johnstown Chiefs. Down 1-0 late in the second, Scott Bertoli potted a power play goal 3:17 before Scott May deposited the eventual game-winner. Rejean Beauchemin recorded his first ECHL win stopping 23 of 24 shots.

After Thanksgiving, Trenton traveled to Johnstown to do battle with the Chiefs. Five different players put the puck in the net for Johnstown as they ran away with a 5-1 win. Brian McConnell's first professional goal provided the only scoring for the Titans.

Trenton came back home looking for some redemption against the Royals on Saturday at Sovereign Bank Arena. Reading, however, was able to register three power play goals on Trenton's vaunted penalty kill en route to a 5-1 victory.

After riding the bus through night to face the Wheeling Nailers, the Titans were able to finish their weekend by defeating the Nailers 3-2. Vince Williams's first goal of the season proved to be the game-winner as Dustin Traylen notched the win in his first start for the Titans.

Trenton remains in fourth place in the North Division at 8-6-2.

The Titans return home for three-game, three-day weekend beginning with a match against the Charlotte Checkers on Friday, December 2. Trenton will then host the Dayton Bombers on Saturday, December 3 and Sunday, December 4.

LAST WEEK: 2-3-0

Tuesday, November 22 @ Reading, L 5-0 Sovereign Center
- Royals Goals: Hogeboom, Pandolfo (2; pp), MacMillan, Kompon
- Titans Goals: None
- Royals Goalie: Rudkowsky (19-19)
- Titans Goalie: Beauchemin (25-21); Traylen (9-8)
- TRE PP: 0-5
- TRE PK: 3-4

Wednesday, November 23 vs. Johnstown, W 2-1 Sovereign Bank Arena
- Chiefs Goals: Tallari Chiefs Goalie: Boutin (34-32)
- Titans Goals: Bertoli (pp), May Titans Goalie: Beauchemin (24-23)
- TRE PP: 1-3
- TRE PK: 5-5

Friday, November 25 @ Johnstown, L 5-1 Cambria County War Memorial
- Chiefs Goals: Caponigri, Bittner, Rowe, Peterson (pp), Kelly
- Titans Goals: McConnell
- Chiefs Goalie: Cey (31-30)
- Titans Goalie: Beauchemin (32-27); Traylen (8-7)
- TRE PP: 0-4
- TRE PK: 5-6

Saturday, November 26 vs. Reading, L 5-1 Sovereign Bank Arena
- Royals Goals: Hogeboom (pp), Rome (pp), Barr (ex), Francisco (pp), Morlang
- Titans Goals: Lee
- Royals Goalie: Rudkowsky (26-25)
- Titans Goalie: Beauchemin (32-27)
- TRE PP: 0-5
- TRE PK: 6-9

Sunday, November 27 @ Wheeling, W 3-2 WesBanco Arena
- Nailers Goals: Tremblay, Hodge (pp)
- Titans Goals: Havern, Brunelle (pp), Williams
- Nailers Goalie: Franck (17-14)
- Titans Goalie: Traylen (33-21)
- TRE PP: 1-4
- TRE PK: 6-7

THIS WEEK:

Friday, December 3 vs. Charlotte, 7:30pm (91.3FM-WTSR) Sovereign Bank Arena
- The only game of the year versus the Checkers. Charlotte has the number one penalty kill in the league clicking at 90.2% (77-for-85).

Saturday, December 4 vs. Dayton, 7:00pm (91.3FM-WTSR) Sovereign Bank Arena
- The second of twelve contests between the Titans and Bombers. The Titans went 8-1-1 against the Bombers last season. Scott Cameron ‘s 25 points (7g, 18a) ranks second in the ECHL, while his 18 assists is tops in the league.

Sunday, December 5 vs. Dayton, 3:00pm (WBCB 1490AM) Sovereign Bank Arena
- Game three for Trenton and Dayton. Dayton's penalty kill is 23rd in the ECHL at 76.2% (77-for-101). The Bombers are just 1-5-0 when outshooting their opponent.

Practice/Game Schedule:
Tuesday, November 29 - Practice @ Iceland - Hamilton, NJ - 10:30am
Wednesday, November 30 - Practice @ Iceland - Hamilton, NJ - 10:30am
Thursday, December 1 - Practice @ Iceland - Hamilton, NJ - 10:30am
Friday, December 2 - Pre-game skate @ Sovereign Bank Arena - 10:15am
Game vs. Charlotte - 7:30pm
Saturday, December 3 - Pre-game skate @ Sovereign Bank Arena - 10:15am
Game vs. Dayton - 7:00pm
Sunday, December 4 - No pre-game skate
Game vs. Dayton - 3:00pm
Monday, December 5 - 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 WBCB 1490AM 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 Titans playoff games. Go to www.trentontitans.com to watch and listen to the game. Video broadcasts are available for a charge of $6 per game, while audiocasts are free of charge. A cable or DSL Internet connection and Windows Media Player 9 are required to view the games.

Titans Notables
- Vince Williams played his 400th ECHL game on Tuesday versus Reading.
- Chris Thompson played his 400th ECHL game on Friday against Johnstown.
- Scott Bertoli is 8 points away from 400th in the ECHL.
- The Titans rank third in the league on the penalty kill at 86.4% (102-for-118).
- The Titans are fourth in the ECHL with a 2.63 goals against average.

Titans In The Community:

- November 29
- "Along the Boards", 6pm, at the Morrisville Tavern in Morrisville, PA. This week's guest will be #2 Vince Williams.
- November 30
- #27 Ned Havern will be at Wilson Elementary School in Trenton, NJ taking to students about Helmet Safety Awareness
- December 2 - Titans vs. Charlotte Checkers, 7:30pm
- It's Red Hot Friday featuring the Titans Ice Girls, an acoustic set at 6:30pm by the Raindogs and the Trenton Titans Hot Tub
- December 3 - Titans vs. Dayton Bombers, 7:00pm
- The Trenton Titans Build-A-Bear Auction in association with Build-A-Bear Workshop on the concourse during the game
- December 4 - Titans vs. Dayton Bombers, 3:00pm
- 4 for $44 - 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs and 4 soft drinks for $44
- The first 2,500 fans will receive Titans Player Cards courtesy of Commerce Bank

Leaders - Regular Season:
Goals: Chris Thompson - 6
Assists: Scott Bertoli - 10
Points: Scott Bertoli - 12
Plus/Minus: Three players - +4
PIM: Stephen Wood - 49
Wins: Martin Houle - 4
GAA: Martin Houle - 2.10
Save Pct.: Martin Houle - .935

Team Stats - Regular Season:
Record: 8-6-2, 18 pts (4th, North Division)
Home: 5-2-1
Away: 3-4-1
Power Play: 8 for 80- 10.0% (25th)
Penalty Kill: 102 for 118 - 86.4% (3rd)

Transactions
11/27/2005 Delete MARK WIRES (C) waived
11/27/2005 Delete ROSARIO RUGGERI (D) recalled to Philadelphia (AHL)

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