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Titans Hit Stretch Run With Four Divisional Games

February 24, 2003 - ECHL (ECHL)
Trenton Devils News Release


The Trenton Titans (29-18-8) close out February and begin the final month of the regular season with four divisional games. On Wednesday night the Titans wrap up a three-game road trip on Wednesday night against the Roanoke Express (32-19-4). It is the seventh of nine meetings, and the first of two this week between the teams. The Titans are 3-0-3 against the Express this season, and 2-0 in Roanoke. Adam Edinger has owned the Express with seven goals and 11 points in just four games against the Express this season. On Friday night it's the sixth and final match-up with the Charlotte Checkers (28-24-2).

The Titans are 3-1-1 against the Checkers this season, 1-0-1 in Trenton. Marco Charpentier has six points (2 goals (GW), 4 assists) to lead the Titans in the season series. On Saturday night Roanoke comes in for the fifth and final meeting in Trenton. The Titans are 1-0-3 against the Express in Trenton. The week ends on Sunday afternoon against the Reading Royals (28-24-4) in Reading. It is the eighth of 10 meetings between the teams, and the third match-up in Reading. The Titans are 5-1-1 against the Royals this season, and 1-1 in Reading. Scott Bertoli (2 goals, 6 assists) leads the way with eight points in the series.

"Player of the Week – Marco Charpentier":

Right wing Marco Charpentier (4 goals, 2 assists) registered at least one point in all three games last weekend in helping the Titans to a 2-1 record. He notched his first professional hat trick in last Wednesday night's 8-3 win over Reading. On Friday night he had two assists in the 6-1 win in Johnstown, and he scored a goal on Saturday night in Richmond.

Bertoli Sets Franchise Point Streak:

Left wing Scott Bertoli has been on a torrid point pace since returning to the lineup on January 3rd and has set a career and Titans' franchise point streak with at least one point in 16 consecutive games. During the streak Bertoli has netted seven goals and 18 assists. He totaled four points in three games last week (1 goal, 3 assists). Bertoli 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).

"Edinger Continues To Lead In All Situations":

Center Adam Edinger has been consistent all season long for the Titans. He currently is riding a four-game point streak (2 goals, 5 assists), which is the fourth time this season he has had a point streak of four games or more this season. Edinger leads the squad with 16 multiple point efforts, 28 goals, (14 power play, 5 short-handed), 29 assists and 57 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 seven goals, five of which have been even strength, and three game-winning goals.

Titans In The Community:

On Monday March 3rd at 2 pm, Scott Bertoli will read to the students at Morgan Elementary School in Hamilton, NJ as part of "Read Across America" week.

Also on March 3rd at 2 pm, Tyler Beechey, Vince Williams, Dustin Wood and Matt Zultek will read to the 4th Grade classes at Sharon School in Robbinsville, NJ as part of "Read Across America" week.

Streaking Titans:

Scott Bertoli has a franchise record 16-game point streak and 25 total points (7g, 18a). Adam Edinger has a four-game point streak and seven total points (2 goals, 5 assists) Marco Charpentier has a three-game point streak and six total points (4 goals, 2 assists).



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