Titans Take two of three in quest for playoff berth

Published on April 4, 2005 under ECHL (ECHL)
Trenton Devils News Release


TRENTON, NJ - The Trenton Titans got four out a possible six points as they looked to extend their four-game winning streak and secure a berth in the Kelly Cup playoffs.

The Titans started the week by defeating the Peoria Rivermen for the first time this season with a 4-3 shootout win on Tuesday.

Trenton accomplished another first by downing the Wheeling Nailers 3-2 in their first victory this year at WesBanco Arena.

The Titans failed in their bid to set a season-high seven-game winning streak in falling to the Rivermen 3-1 on Saturday at Sovereign Bank Arena.

The Trenton Titans travel to Dayton to face the Bombers on Tuesday, April 5 at 7:00pm. They then take the ice for their final home game of the regular season on Thursday, April 7 at 7:00pm against the Wheeling Nailers. The Titans finish the regular season on the road versus the Johnstown Chiefs on Friday, April 8 at 7:00pm and the Toledo Storm on Saturday, April 9 at 7:30pm.

LAST WEEK: 2-1-0

Wednesday, March 30 vs. Peoria, W 4-3 (SO)
Sovereign Bank Arena
- Rick Kowalsky and Les Haggett each tallied a goal in the second period against the Peoria Rivermen to help the Titans take a 3-1 edge into the third. The Rivermen would battle back to tie the score on Brian McCullough's 36th of the year and Ed Hill's marker with the extra attacker. After a scoreless overtime, Andrew Allen stopped 3 of 4 Peoria shooters and three Titans converted past Alfie Michaud to clinch the shootout win for Trenton.

Friday, April 1 @ Wheeling, W 3-2
WesBanco Arena
- The Titans scored twice in the third period to break open a 1-1 tie against the Wheeling Nailers. Rick Kowalsky's power play at 3:39 of last stanza and Brent Robinson's even strength goal a minute and a half later made the score 3-1 for Trenton. Cam Paddock answered with a power play goal for Wheeling at 6:29 to cut the Titans' lead to on goal. Andrew Allen made the lead hold up with 25 saves on 27 shots.

Saturday, April 2 vs. Peoria, L 3-1
Sovereign Bank Arena
- Down 1-0 in the third period, Brent Robinson notched the equalizer at 13:34 to knot the score 1-1. Peoria would take back the lead just 1:35 later when Jake Riddle recorded his 11th of the season. Trevor Baker added his second goal of the night, an empty-netter to complete the scoring.

THIS WEEK:

Tuesday, April 5 @ Dayton, 7:00pm - MoneyTalk 1350AM
Nutter Center
- The final game of the ten-game season series. Andrew Allen is 5-0-0 with a 2.64 GAA against the Bombers this year. The Titans lead the season series 7-1-1 and the all-time series 23-6-2.

Thursday, April 7 vs. Wheeling, 7:00pm - MoneyTalk 1350AM
Sovereign Bank Arena
- The last contest in the nine-game season series. The Titans have won their last two meetings against the Nailers and are 2-4-2 versus Wheeling this year. Allen is 2-1-0 versus the Nailers with a 1.86 GAA and a shutout. The all-time series stands at 11-11-3

Friday, April 8 @ Johnstown, 7:00pm - 91.3FM-WTSR
Cambria County War Memorial
- Game ten of ten against the Chiefs. Scott Bertoli has seven goals and two assists in nine games against Johnstown, as the Titans lead the season series 7-2-0 Trenton also leads the all-time series 28-14-4.

Saturday, April 9 @ Toledo, 7:30pm - 91.3FM-WTSR
Toledo Sports Arena
- The Titans' final game of the 2004-05 regular season. The Titans are 6-2-0 versus the Storm this year and 3-1-0 at Toledo Sports Arena. The Titans hold the advantage in the all-time series 19-4-1.

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 Notables
* With their recent success, the Titans tied their season high six-game winning streak and set a team season-high with five consecutive wins at home.
* Brent Robinson is on a six-game scoring streak (3g, 4a).
* Scott Bertoli is tied for 7th in ECHL scoring with 66 points (26g, 60a).
* Robinson is 11th in ECHL rookie scoring with 50 points (18g, 32a).
* Michael Schutte is tied for 19th in ECHL defensemen scoring with 32 points (8g, 24)
* The Titans own the best winning percentage in the North Division vs. North Division opponents (.631).
* Before Saturday night's loss to Peoria, Andrew Allen was undefeated in fifteen starts at home (13-0-0)
* Trenton is now one of five teams in the ECHL to have not lost in regulation when leading after two periods (25-0-3)

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