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Titans Finish Tough Stretch With Three Games This Week

March 3, 2003 - ECHL (ECHL)
Trenton Devils News Release


The Trenton Titans (31-20-8) closed out the month of February on a three-game losing streak and opened March with a pair of wins. The Titans are in the midst of a tough six-game stretch against Northeast Division opponents. They are currently 2-2 through the first four games, and continue on Tuesday night with the sixth and final game against the Greensboro Generals (34-18-6). The Titans are just 1-3-1 against the Generals this season, but won the last meeting 4-0 in Trenton on February 14th. Matt Zultek and Mike Hurley each have three goals in the season series, and Scott Bertoli has five assists. On Wednesday night the Titans travel to Reading to battle the Royals (29-27-4) for the ninth of 10 meetings. The Titans are 6-1-1 against the Royals this season. Scott Bertoli has nine points (2 goal, 7 assists) in the season series, and Eric Betournay has seven (4 goals, 3 assists). Then on Saturday afternoon the Titans face the Wheeling Nailers (23-32-3) in Wilkes-Barre Scranton in the second of four meetings between the teams. The Titans won 3-0 on October 30th in Trenton.

"Player of the Month of February – Scott Bertoli":

Scott Bertoli notched at least one point in every game in February leading the Titans to a 7-4-1 record. He scored five goals and added 14 assists in 12 games, all of which were part of a franchise record point streak. Overall Bertoli has 46 points (14 goals, 32 assists) in just 34 games this season.

"Player of the Week – Syl Apps":

Center Syl Apps gets the nod after registering four points (3 goals, 1 assist) in the last three games of last week. On Friday he had a goal and an assist in a 6-3 loss to Charlotte. Apps followed it up with a power play in Saturday night's 3-0 win against Roanoke, and made it three straight games with a goal on Sunday putting home his tenth of the season. Apps has 29 points this season.

Bertoli Franchise Point Streak Ends At 18; Closes In On Franchise Goal Record:

Left wing Scott Bertoli's career and Titans' franchise point streak ended at 18 in last Saturday night's 3-0 win against Roanoke. During the streak he netted eight goals and 20 assists. Bertoli had five multiple point efforts, including a season high four assists in a 4-0 win against Greensboro on February 15th. He broke his own streak and the previous franchise record point streak of 15 games set during his rookie season (1999-2000), in which he totaled 25 points (4 goals, 21 assists). Bertoli also has 78 career goals, just one short of Cail MacLean's franchise record of 79.

"Edinger Continues To Lead In All Situations":

Center Adam Edinger has been consistent all season long for the Titans. He picked up his sixth game-winning goal of the season and an assist in the 5-3 win on Sunday in Reading leaving him one goal shy of 30. Edinger leads the squad with 17 multiple point efforts, 29 goals, (14 power play, 5 short-handed), 32 assists and 61 points. Always known as a power play specialist, Edinger has shown better numbers in even and equal strength situations since January 24th (post-All-Star Break). He has eight goals, six of which have been even strength.

Titans In The Community:

- On Thursday March 6th at 2 pm, Steve O'Brien, BJ Kilbourne, Sean Connolly and Shaun Fisher will read to the students at Eldridge Park Elementary School in Lawrenceville, NJ as part of "Read Across America" week.

Also on March 6th at 2 pm, Syl Apps, Adam Edinger, Jack Baker and Jeff Smith will read to the students at West Amwell Elementary School in Lambertville, NJ as part of "Read Across America" week.

- On March 6th from 6-9 pm, Scott Bertoli, Matt Zultek, Vince Williams and Kam White will be at the 3rd Annual "Hockey 4 Kids" Fundraiser Dinner at Copperfield's in Mt. Laurel, NJ.

- On Friday March 7th @ 1:45 pm, Marco Charpentier, Mike Hurley and Dan Tetrault will be guest P.E. teachers for the 3rd grade class floor hockey games at Lawrenceville Elementary School. Also at 1:45 pm, mascots Clash and Rivet will visit the Alfred Reed School in Trenton, NJ.

- On Monday March 10th @ 2 pm, Jack Baker, Tyler Beechey, Kam White and Vince Williams will read to the students at Lore Elementary School in Ewing, NJ

Streaking Titans:

Syl Apps has a three-game goal and point streak and a total of four points (3 goals, 1 assist) Marco Charpentier has a three-game point streak and a total of four points (1 goal, 3 assists).

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