Titans stay undefeated in regulation

Published on February 14, 2005 under ECHL (ECHL)
Trenton Devils News Release


TRENTON, NJ - The Trenton Titans went 2-0-1 over their week of play to help pull themselves up the North Division standings.

The Titans began the week on the right foot with a 5-2 win over the Johnstown Chiefs on Wednesday. On Friday, the Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies were able to come from behind and defeat Trenton 3-2 in the shootout. The Titans stayed undefeated in regulation over the weekend with a 3-2 victory over the Dayton Bombers on Sunday.

Trenton will play five games in six days this week as they travel to Reading on Tuesday to face the Royals in the rematch of their game postponed on January 22. The Titans hit the ice at Sovereign Bank Arena to take on the Toledo Storm on Wednesday and Friday and the Royals on Saturday. Trenton finishes up its three-day, three-game weekend on Sunday against the Johnstown Chiefs at the Cambria County War Memorial.

The Trenton Titans are tied for third place in the North Division with the Reading Royals and trail the Boardwalk Bullies by just one point.

LAST WEEK: 2-0-1
Wednesday, February 9 vs. Johnstown W 5-2
Sovereign Bank Arena
- Brent Robinson and Scott Bertoli each scored two goals to help pace Trenton to a 5-2 victory over the Johnstown Chiefs. Robinson and Nick Deschenes lit the lamp give the Titans a 2-0 lead, but Mike James and Jeff Sullivan answered for Johnstown to tie the score 2-2 after one. Bertoli's sixteenth of the season at 2:06 of the second period put his squad ahead for good. Andrew Allen won his third start in a row stopping 25 shots.

Friday, February 11 @ Atlantic City T 3-2 (SOL)
Boardwalk Hall
- Fraser Clair tallied a shorthanded goal for Atlantic City 31 seconds into the third period to tie the score 2-2 and send the game into overtime. After a scoreless extra session, Trevor Koenig stopped all four Titans shooters while Clair scored the eventual game-winning goal in the shootout lead the Bullies to a 3-2 win.

Sunday, February 13 @ Dayton, 2:00pm W 3-2
Nutter Center
- Leon Hayward had his first two-goal game of the year, as the Titans were victorious over the Dayton Bombers 3-2. Chris Houle set Titans season-highs for saves in a game (48) and saves in a period (24, 3rd). Michael Schutte potted his first goal for Trenton, while Michael Chin contributed an assist for his first point in a Titans' uniform. All five games against the Bombers this season have been decided by one goal.

THIS WEEK:
Tuesday, February 15 @ Reading, 7:05pm 1350 AM Moneytalk
Sovereign Center
- The make-up game for the contest originally scheduled on January 22 and the seventh match out of ten for the Titans and Royals. Rick Kowalsky has recorded 4 goals and 4 assists in six games versus Reading this season. Trenton leads the season series 4-2-0.

Wednesday, February 16 vs. Toledo, 7:00pm 1350 AM Moneytalk
Sovereign Bank Arena
- Game five in the nine-game season series. Andrew Allen and Chris Houle are both 2-0-0 against Toledo with a combined GAA of 1.75 and save percentage of .935.

Friday, February 18 vs. Toledo, 7:30pm 91.3-FM WTSR
Sovereign Bank Arena
- The sixth game of the year against Toledo. Brent Robinson has 7 points (2g, 5g) and 2 game-winning goals in four games versus the Storm. Trenton leads the all-time series 17-2-1.

Saturday, February 19 vs. Reading, 7:00pm 91.3-FM WTSR
Sovereign Bank Arena
- The eighth match of ten for the two squads. Reading is +37 in goal differential over the first and second period. The Titans lead the all-time series 22-7-6.

Sunday, February 20 @ Johnstown, 3:00pm 1350 AM Moneytalk
Cambria County War Memorial
- Game seven out of ten versus the Chiefs. The Titans are +27 over six matches against Johnstown this season. Trenton holds the 27-13-4 advantage in the all-time series.

Practice/Game Schedule:
Tuesday, February 15 - Pre-game skate @ Sovereign Bank Arena - 10:00am
Game @ Reading - 7:05pm
Wednesday, February 16 - Pre-game skate @ Sovereign Bank Arena - 10:00am
Game vs. Toledo - 7:00pm
Thursday, February 17 - Practice @ Sovereign Bank Arena - 10:30am
Friday, February 18 - Pre-game skate @ Sovereign Bank Arena - 10:00am
Game vs. Toledo - 7:30pm
Saturday, February 19 - Pre-game skate @ Sovereign Bank Arena - 10:00am
Game vs. Reading - 7:00pm
Sunday, February 20 - No pre-game skate
Game @ Johnstown - 3:00pm
Monday, February 21 - 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.
· On Sunday versus Toledo, Michael Schutte notched his first goal for Trenton, while Michael recorded his first point as a Titan with an assist.
· Andrew Allen is 3-0-2 in his last five starts with a 2.14 GAA and .919 save percentage.
· Chris Houle set Titans' season-highs on Sunday for saves in a game (48) and saves in a period (24, 3rd period).
· The Titans have not lost in regulation when leading after any period on the road.
· Vince Williams is on a five-game plus streak (+6).
· The line of Brent Robinson, Leon Hayward and Nick Deschenes combined for 10 points (5g, 5a) and a +8 over three games this week.

In the Community:
February 14
· Come down to Monti's for "Along the Boards" hosted by the Voice of the Trenton Titans, Mike O'Brien. Monti's is located at 521 Whitehorse Avenue in Trenton, NJ. Tonight's guest will be #30 Chris Houle. "Along the Boards" can be heard weekly on Money Talk 1350AM from 7pm - 8pm.

February 19
· The Trenton Titans will be auctioning off hand-made Build-A-Bears on the concourse during their game against the Reading Royals on Saturday. Proceeds from the auction will benefit Urban Promise, whose mission is to equip children and young adults with the skills necessary for spiritual growth, academic achievement, life management and Christian leadership.

Leaders:
Goals: Scott Bertoli - 17
Assists: Rick Kowalsky, Brent Robinson - 20
Points: Scott Bertoli, Rick Kowalsky - 34
Plus/Minus: Nick Deschenes - +12
PIM: Matt Zultek - 182
Wins: Andrew Allen - 13
GAA: Andrew Allen - 2.40
Save Pct.: Chris Houle - .917

Team Stats:
Record: 24-13-7, 54 pts (T-4th, North Division)
Home: 13-7-3
Away: 11-6-4
Power Play: 35 for 207 - 16.9% (12th)
Penalty Kill: 179 for 215 - 83.3% (16th)

Transactions:
02/05/2005 Delete STEPHEN WOOD (D) recalled to Philadelphia (AHL)
02/06/2005 Add STEPHEN WOOD (D) assigned by Philadelphia (AHL)
02/06/2005 Add MATT LIBBY (D) returned from Syracuse (AHL)
02/06/2005 Add EVAN NEILSEN (D) returned from Chicago (AHL)
02/07/2005 Delete MATT LIBBY (D) loaned to Syracuse (AHL)
02/08/2005 Delete ANDY BURNES (D) rights released
02/08/2005 Delete STEPHEN WOOD (D) recalled to Philadelphia (AHL)
02/10/2005 Add MICHAEL CHIN (F) traded from Pee Dee

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