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Titans go 3-1, still on the bubble

March 1, 2004 - ECHL (ECHL)
Trenton Devils News Release


TRENTON, NJ – The Trenton Titans came into the week of play looking to close the ten-point gap between themselves and the Johnstown Chiefs for the fifth and final playoff spot in the Northern Division.

The Titans got the chance to pull closer to Johnstown with an early week match-up against the Chiefs. With some assistance from four assignments from the AHL, the Titans were able to dominate in a 5-2 win.

Trenton continued their winning ways, holding on for a 4-3 win against the Cincinnati Cyclones on Friday night. The Titans found themselves up 4-1 mid-way through the second period, but the Cyclones would come back and make the Titans earn the victory.

The Titans looked to make it three in a row at Boardwalk Hall against the Atlantic City. Despite being up a goal twice in the game, the Titans could not keep the lead and headed to a shoot-out. There, Chris Houled stopped four of five shots as Ryan Crane and Robert Liscak got the puck past Scott Stirling for the 3-2 victory.

Looking the to complete the weekend sweep, the Titans came into Johnstown hoping to get revenge for a embarrassing 4-2 loss to the Chiefs the week before. Again, it was not to be on this Sunday afternoon, as the Chiefs came from behind to hand the Titans the 3-2 defeat.

The Trenton Titans find themselves in sixth place in the Northern Division and eight points behind the Reading Royals. The Titans hit the road for their seven-gam road trip to the Midwest. They start the trip with a two-game against the Cincinnati Cyclones on Friday, March 5 at 7:30pm and Saturday, March 6 at 7:30pm. The Titans finish up the weekend with a matinee game against the Peoria Rivermen at 3:00pm on Sunday, March 7.

LAST WEEK:

Wednesday, February 25 vs. Johnstown – 7:00pm W 5-2 Sovereign Bank Arena

- The Titans came back from a 2-0 deficit to score five unanswered goals for a 5-2 win over the Johnstown Chiefs. P.J. Martin and BJ Kilbourne started the turnaround for the Titans with goals 5:00 apart in the second period. Ryan Crane got the game winner on the man-advantage in third period as the Titans went 2-for-6 against the number one penalty kill in the ECHL. Scott Bertoli notched 3 assists in his return from the IR.

Friday, February 27 vs. Dayton– 7:30pm W 4-3 Sovereign Bank Arena

- Despite being up 4-1 on BJ Kilbourne's goal 7:16 into the second period, the Titans found themselves in a battle with the Dayton Bombers. Dody Wood and Miguel Delisle each got the puck past Andrew Allen to cut the Titans lead to one goal. Mathieu Brunelle notched goals 2:21 in the first period to start the scoring for the Titans. Scott Kirton tickled the twine in his first game as a Titan to stake a three-goal lead. Andrew Allen made 11 saves in the third period and 23 overall for his 20th win of the season.

Saturday, February 28 @ Atlantic City – 7:05pm SO-W 3-2 Boardwalk Hall

- Tyler Kindle and Chris Pittman each scored goals to give the Titans one-goal leads in the first and second periods respectively. The Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies would tie it up twice to the send the contest into overtime. There, the Titans outshot the Bullies 4-0, but could not get the puck past former Titans goaltender Scott Stirling. In shootout, Ryan Crane and Robert Liscak converted chances, as Chris Houle stoned four of five Bullies shooters. It was Houle's first win since November 30.

Sunday, February 29 @ Johnstown – 2:30pm L 3-2 Cambria County War Memorial

- Once again, Titans got the early lead against the Chiefs at the War Memorial and once again, the Chiefs came back to hand the Titans a loss. Matt Zultek's team-leading 26th goal of the season gave the Titans a 1-0 advantage 7:16 into the first period. Steve Hildenbrand, Jason Notermman and Dominic Forget each tallied as the Chiefs scored three unanswered to make the score 3-1 in the second. Scott Kirton would get a power play goal to cut Johnstown's lead to one, but that's as close as the Titans would get. Dmitri Patzold made 28 saves to raise his record to 3-0 and 2-0 against the Titans this season.

THIS WEEK:

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

- The third game in the four-game season series. The Titans swept the weekend set at Sovereign Bank Arena, as their power play went 4 for 11.

Saturday, March 6 @ Cincinnati – 7:30pm U.S. Bank Arena

- The final contest of four between the Titans and Cyclones. The Titans lead the all-time series 3-1-0. Chris Pittman and Mathieu Brunelle each have 2 goals and 2 assists versus the Cyclones this season.

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

- The first meeting for the two teams this season. The Rivermen lead the all-time series 6-3-1. Peoria is 15-11-3 at the Civic Center this season.

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 went 4 for 14 (28.6%) over two games against Johnstown, who has the #1 penalty kill in the ECHL.
· #20 Chris Pittman is on an eight-game home scoring streak (7g, 6a)
· The Titans are 4-11-2 on the road against Northern Division opponents.
· #24 Mathieu Brunelle has 18 points (9g, 9a) in his last seven home games.
· #29 Andrew Allen is 5-2 in his last seven starts with a 2.16 GAA.

Milestones
· #19 Scott Bertoli recorded his 200th point as a Titan with an assist on Ryan Crane's game-winning, power play goal at 8:17 of the third period during Wednesday's 5-2 win over Johnstown.
· Bertoli is just four goals away from scoring his 100th as a Titan.
· #20 Chris Pittman notched his 50th ECHL goal on an empty netter in Wednesday's 5-2 win over Johnstown.
· #28 Jay Leach is one away from his 50th ECHL point.

In the Community:

February 23 – Tune into "Along the Boards" hosted by the voice of the Trenton Titans, Mike O'Brien. Tonight's guest will be #10 Ryan Crane. 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 1 – Off
Tuesday, March 2 – Practice, 10:15am – 12:15pm @ Iceland, Hamilton, NJ
Wednesday, March 3 – Leave for Cincinnati
Thursday, March 4 – Practice @ US Bank Arena
Friday, March 5 – Pre-game skate, 11:15 @ US Bank Arena Game @ Cincinnati – 7:30pm
Saturday, March 6 – Pre-game skate, 11:15 @ US Bank Arena Game @ Cincinnati – 7:30pm
Sunday, March 7 Game @ Peoria – 3:00pm Monday, March 8 – Practice

Transactions:
02/22/2004 Add JEFF SMITH (D) assigned by Philadelphia (AHL)
02/22/2004 Delete MATT HERNEISEN (F) placed on 7 day IR
02/23/2004 Delete NICK DESCHENES (LW) recalled to Philadelphia (AHL)
02/23/2004 Delete CHRIS HOULE (G) recalled by Philadelphia (AHL)
02/23/2004 Delete JAY LEACH (D) loaned to Bridgeport (AHL)
02/24/2004 Add NICK DESCHENES (LW) assigned by Philadelphia (AHL)
02/24/2004 Add SCOTT BERTOLI (LW) activated off IR
02/25/2004 Add PETER METCALF (D) assigned by Providence(AHL)
02/25/2004 Add MARTIN WILDE (D) assigned by Providence(AHL)
02/25/2004 Add ROBERT LISCAK (C) assigned by Providence(AHL)
02/25/2004 Delete BILL CASS (D) traded to Greenville
02/26/2004 Add CHRIS HOULE (G) assigned by Philadelphia(AHL)
02/26/2004 Delete NICK DESCHANES (F) recalled to Philadelphia(AHL)
02/26/2004 Delete P.J. MARTIN (D) loaned to Binghamton(AHL)
02/27/2004 Add JAY LEACH (D) returned from Bridgeport (AHL)
02/27/2004 Add SCOTT KIRTON (RW) traded from Greenville
02/27/2004 Delete SHAUN FISHER (D) traded to Roanoke
02/29/2004 Delete ROBERT LISCAK (F) recalled to Providence (AHL)

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