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Titans tied for fourth after short week

March 7, 2005 - ECHL (ECHL)
Trenton Devils News Release


TRENTON, NJ - The Trenton Titans went 0-1-1 this past week as the top six teams in the North Division all jockey for a spot in the postseason.

The Titans got into a barnburner with the Greenville Grrrowl on Friday but fell in the shootout 8-7.

The Peoria Rivermen then continued their dominance of the Trenton Titans this season with a 3-0 shutout victory on Sunday at Carver Arena.

Trenton returns to a busy schedule starting with a rematch against the Rivermen on Tuesday. The Titans finish their three-game, road-trip against the Dayton Bombers on Wednesday then return to Sovereign Bank Arena to face the Wheeling Nailers on Friday and the Bombers at 12:00pm on Saturday.

The Trenton Titans are tied for fourth place in the North Division with the Toledo Storm, three points behind the Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies and three points ahead of the Peoria Rivermen.

LAST WEEK: 0-1-1
Friday, March 4 vs. Greenville T 8-7 (SOL)
Sovereign Bank Arena
- It was a shootout before the shootout as the Titans and the Grrrowl combined for fourteen goals during regulation. Nick Deschenes helped Trenton come back from a two-goal deficit for the third time in the contest, as he scored two goals with extra attacker 1:09 apart to tie score 7-7 with 9.8 left in regulation. Deschenes tied an ECHL season high with his six point (4g, 2a) effort, but it was Mike Brodeur who helped seal the victory for Greenville going a perfect 4-for-4 in the shootout.

Sunday, March 6 @ Peoria L 3-0
Carver Arena
- It was a goaltender's duel until 1:32 of the third period, when Justin Maiser put a backhand over Andrew Allen to break the scoreless tie. Captain Trevor Baker extended the Rivermen's lead to two goals with his 12th of the season with 4:57 remaining in regulation. Tyler Rennette tallied an empty-netter for Peoria to complete the scoring. Michaud stopped all 31 shots he faced as Peoria now has won five in row.
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THIS WEEK:
Tuesday, March 8 @ Peoria, 7:00pm (CST) 1350 AM Moneytalk
Carver Arena
- Game five of seven for the Titans and Rivermen. Peoria has dominated the season series as Trenton trails 0-3-1. Alfie Michaud is undefeated against the Titans, allowing just 3 goals in four games and recording two shutouts. Trenton trails the all-time series 5-9-3.

Wednesday, March 9 @ Dayton, 7:00pm 1350 AM Moneytalk
Nutter Center
- The eighth contest in their ten-game season series. Six of the seven games thus far have been decided by one goal, as the Titans have a 6-0-1 advantage in the season series.

Friday, March 11 vs. Wheeling, 7:30pm 91.3FM-WTSR
Sovereign Bank Arena
- Game seven out of nine versus Wheeling. The Titans have yet to gain a victory in six games again the Nailers (0-4-2). Yvgeny Lazarev has two power play goals, a shorthanded goal and two game-winning goals against Trenton this year. The Titans trail the all-time series 9-11-3.

Saturday, March 12 vs. Dayton, 12:00pm 91.3FM-WTSR
Sovereign Bank Arena
- The ninth match-up of the year against Bombers. Titans goaltenders are 6-0-1 against Dayton with a 2.29 GAA and a .925 save percentage. The Titans trail the all-time series 22-5-2.

Practice/Game Schedule:
Tuesday, March 8 - Pre-game skate @ Carver Arena - 11:00am
Game @ Peoria - 7:00pm (CST)
Leave for Dayton
Wednesday, March 9 - No pre-game skate
Game @ Dayton- 7:00pm
Leave for Trenton
Thursday, March 10 - Day off
Friday, March 11 - Pre-game skate @ Sovereign Bank Arena - 10:00am
Game vs. Wheeling - 7:30pm
Saturday, March 12 - No pre-game skate
Game vs. Dayton - 12:00pm
Sunday, March 13 - Day off
Monday, March 14- Practice @ Iceland - Hamilton, NJ - 10:30am
Leave for Charlotte

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
· Andrew Allen is (8-1-1) his last 10 decisions.
· Allen has not lost at home since January 9 against Bakersfield
· Nick Deschenes tied an ECHL, season-high with six points (4g, 2a) against Greenville on Friday
· Michael Schutte set an ECHL, season-high with thirteen shots against Greenville on Friday
· Deschenes is on a eight-game home scoring streak (8g, 8a) and has 17 points (8g, 9a) in his last ten games overall.
· The Titans have yet to lose on the road in regulation when leading after any period.
· Trenton is 7-2-1 in their last 10 home games.

In the Community:
March 21
· Along the Boards returns at Hooters on Monday, March 21 at 7:00pm. Hooters is located in the Mercer Mall on Route 1 in Princeton, NJ. Along the Boards can be heard on Moneytalk 1350AM.

Leaders:
Goals: Scott Bertoli - 20
Assists: Scott Bertoli, Brent Robinson - 27
Points: Scott Bertoli - 47
Plus/Minus: Nick Deschenes - +15
PIM: Matt Zultek - 192
Wins: Andrew Allen - 18
GAA: Andrew Allen - 2.49
Save Pct.: Andrew Allen - .910

Team Stats:
Record: 29-18-8, 66 pts (T-4th, North Division)
Home: 17-8-4
Away: 12-10-4
Power Play: 41 for 247- 16.6% (15th)
Penalty Kill: 212 for 256 - 82.8% (T-16th)

Transactions:
02/28/2005 Delete DAVID PRINTZ (D) recalled to Philadelphia (AHL)
02/28/2005 Delete PAUL BROWN (RW) recalled to Milwaukee (AHL)
03/04/2005 Add STEPHEN WOOD (D) assigned by Philadelphia(AHL)
03/04/2005 Add LYNN BEEDLE (F) signed contract
03/05/2005 Delete MATT LIBBY (D) loaned to Syracuse (AHL)



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