Titans gain ground in division

Published on February 7, 2005 under ECHL (ECHL)
Trenton Devils News Release


TRENTON, NJ - The Trenton Titans used a busy week to try and inch up the log-jammed North Division standings.

The Titans started a five-game homestand by gaining a point in a 2-1 shootout loss to the Peoria Rivermen on Wednesday. Trenton reversed their fortunes with a 2-1 triumph over the Toledo Storm on Friday, but could not build on their success losing 5-2 to the Wheeling Nailers the following night. The Titans would finish up the weekend on the right note, however, taking down the Reading Royals 4-1 on Super Sunday.

Trenton finishes its stretch at Sovereign Bank Arena on Wednesday versus the Johnstown Chiefs. The Titans then take to the road for match-ups against Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies on Friday and the Dayton Bombers on Sunday.

The Trenton Titans remain in fifth place in the North Division but trail the Reading Royals by just one point.

LAST WEEK: 1-1-1
Tuesday, February 1 vs. Peoria T 2-1 (SOL)
Sovereign Bank Arena
- The Titans ran into a brick wall in the form of Peoria goaltender Alfie Michaud as he stopped 38 of 39 through overtime and all four Titans players in the ensuing shootout. Chris Houle also stood tall in net for Trenton turning away 27 out of 28. After Travis Rycroft and Leon Hayward traded goals in regulation, Colin Hemingway notched the game-winner for the Rivermen.

Friday, February 4 vs. Toledo W 2-1
Sovereign Bank Arena
- Matt Zultek and Brent Robinson each scored a power play goal as the Titans held a 2-0 lead in the third period. In the final frame, Chris Houle saved 14 of 15 - 30 of 31 overall - to help Trenton skate to a 2-1 victory over the Toledo Storm. Paul Ballantyne scored on the power play for the Storm, as the Titans went 7-for-8 on the penalty kill and 2-for-7 with the man advantage.

Saturday, February 5 vs. Wheeling L 5-2
Sovereign Bank Arena
- Paul Brown put the Trenton up in the first period 1-0 with the first goal of his professional career. Evgeny Lazarev would light the lamp twice during a second period in which the Titans allowed a season-high four goals. Ed McGrane had four assists during the contest in which the Nailers went 3-for-7 on the power play. Joe Exter allowed just two goals on 39 shots.

Sunday, February 6 vs. Reading W 4-1
Sovereign Bank Arena
- Stephen Wood recorded the first two-goal game of his pro career to help shut the door on a 4-1 win over the Reading Royals. Leon Hayward and Ryan Kinasewich traded goals in the first period, but Nick Deschenes put Trenton ahead for good at 12:47 of the opening period with his seventh of the season. Andrew Allen registered his 12th win of the year making 27 saves.

THIS WEEK:
Wednesday, February 9 vs. Johnstown, 7:00pm 1350 AM Moneytalk
Sovereign Bank Arena
- The Titans take on the Chiefs for the seventh time this year. Trenton leads the season series 5-1-0, in which four games have gone past regulation. They also lead the all-time series 26-13-5.

Friday, February 11 @ Atlantic City, 7:05pm 91.3-FM WTSR
Boardwalk Hall
- Game nine of ten this season for the intra-state rivals. This marks the final time the Titans will visit Boardwalk Hall during the regular season. Andrew Allen is 3-1-1 versus the Bullies this season with a 1.89 GAA, while Trenton leads the battle for the Garden State Cup 4-3-1.

Sunday, February 13 @ Dayton, 2:00pm 1350 AM Moneytalk
Nutter Center
- The fifth match-up out of ten versus Dayton. Trenton's power play is clicking at 26.3% versus the Bombers, whom the Titans are 3-0-1 against in '04-'05. Trenton holds the advantage in the all-time series 18-5-2.

Practice/Game Schedule:
Tuesday, February 8 - Practice @ Sovereign Bank Arena - 10:30am
Wednesday, February 9 - Practice @ Sovereign Bank Arena - 10:30am
Game vs. Johnstown - 7:00pm
Thursday, February 10 - Practice @ Sovereign Bank Arena - 10:30am
Friday, February 11 - Pre-game skate @ Sovereign Bank Arena - 10:00am
Game @ Atlantic City - 7:05pm
Travel to Dayton
Saturday, February 12 - Practice @ Nutter Center - TBD
Sunday, February 13 - No pre-game skate
Game @ Dayton - 2:00pm
Monday, February 14 - 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
· Brent Robinson is tied for first among ECHL Rookies with 11 power play assists.
· The Titans four-goal output on Sunday was their most since 1/21 (8-5 L @ REA).
· Paul Brown scored the first goal of his professional career on Saturday versus Wheeling.
· Stephen Wood had the first two-goal game of his pro career on Sunday against Reading.
· Saturday's 2-1 win over Toledo was the Titans first in regulation since January 8 against Atlantic City.

In the Community:
February 7
· Come down to Hooters for "Along the Boards" hosted by the Voice of the Trenton Titans, Mike O'Brien. Hooters is located in the Mercer Mall on Route 1 in Princeton, NJ. Tonight's guest will be #17 Leon Hayward. "Along the Boards" can be heard weekly on Money Talk 1350AM from 7pm - 8pm.

February 9
· Trenton Titans' players and staff will be creating their own special valentines and distributing them to patients at Children's Specialized Hospital.

Leaders:
Goals: Scott Bertoli - 15
Assists: Brent Robinson - 19
Points: Scott Bertoli, Rick Kowalsky - 31
Plus/Minus: Nick Deschenes - +9
PIM: Matt Zultek - 178
Wins: Andrew Allen - 12
GAA: Andrew Allen - 2.45
Save Pct.: Chris Houle - .914

Team Stats:
Record: 22-13-6, 50 pts (5th, North Division)
Home: 12-7-3
Away: 10-6-3
Power Play: 33 for 195 - 16.9% (14th)
Penalty Kill: 166 for 200 - 83.0% (17th)

Transactions:
02/01/2005 Add STEPHEN WOOD (D) assigned by Philadelphia (AHL)
02/02/2005 Delete EVAN NIELSEN (D) loaned to Chicago (AHL)
02/03/2005 Delete MATHIEU BRUNELLE (RW) recalled to Philadelphia(AHL)
02/04/2005 Add MICHAEL SCHUTTE (D) traded from Dayton
02/04/2005 Delete MATT LIBBY (D) loaned to Syracuse (AHL)

Share: Facebook | Twitter/X | LinkedIn | Reddit | Email



ECHL Stories from February 7, 2005


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central