Trenton falls to Victoria, downs Johnstown in shootout
November 7, 2005 - ECHL (ECHL)
Trenton Devils News Release
TRENTON, NJ - The Trenton Titans took the ice for another short week of play and the beginning of three consecutive games at Sovereign Bank Arena.
Facing off against the Victoria Salmon Kings for the first time in team history, the Titans spotted the opposition a 2-0 lead heading into the third period. Aaron Gill's first goal of the season at 12:56 of the third helped cut the Kings' lead in half, but Trenton would come no closer falling 2-1. Martin Houle was strong in net, stopping 23 shots, as the Titans also went 8-for-9 on the penalty kill.
The Titans looked for some redemption on Friday night against the Johnstown Chiefs. For the first time this season, the Titans scored the first goal with Ned Havern's marker at 16:21 of the first period. Despite another goal added by Havern in the second frame, the two teams would go through the overtime locked in a 2-2 tie. In the ensuing shootout, Scott May provided all the scoring Trenton needed, as Houle stopped all five Chiefs shooters for his first professional victory.
The Titans complete their homestand against the Reading Royals at 7:00pm on Wednesday, November 9, before hitting the road for three games in three days. Trenton will take on the Johnstown Chiefs on Friday, November 11 at 7:30pm, the Toledo Storm at 7:35pm on Saturday, November 12 and the Dayton Bombers on Sunday, November 13 at 2:00pm
LAST WEEK: 1-1-0
Wednesday, November 2 vs. Victoria, L 2-1 Sovereign Bank Arena
Salmon Kings Goals: Henderson, MacInnis
Chiefs Goalie: Muntain (29-28)
Titans Goals: Gill
Titans Goalie: Houle (25-23)
TRE PP: 0-8
TRE PK: 8-9
Friday, November 4 vs. Johnstown, W 3-2 (SO) Sovereign Bank Arena
Chiefs Goals: Rowe, Tallari
Chiefs Goalie: Currie (37-35)
Titans Goals: Havern (2), Team Titans
Goalie: Houle (26-24)
TRE PP: 1-6
TRE PK: 8-9
THIS WEEK:
Wednesday, November 9 vs. Reading, 7:00pm (WBCB 1490AM) Sovereign Bank Arena
The second match-up of twelve this season between the Titans and Royals. Reading is outscoring the opposition 9-2 in the second period, but is being outscored 11-5 in the third.
Friday, November 11 @ Johnstown, 7:30pm (91.3FM-WTSR) Cambria County War Memorial
The third contest against Johnstown in three weeks. The Titans have notched two, consecutive 3-2 shootout victories over the Chiefs. Johnstown is next to last in the ECHL, firing only 26.3 shots a game.
Saturday, November 12 @ Toledo, 7:35pm (91.3FM-WTSR, WBCB 1490AM) Toledo Sports Arena
The first game of twelve this season versus the Storm. Toledo has three players in the top seven in scoring: Scooter Smith (14), Ken Magowan (13) and Todd Jackson (13).
Sunday, November 13 @ Dayton, 2:00pm (WBCB 1490AM) Nutter Center
The first game against the Dayton Bombers this year. The Bombers are the least penalized team in the ECHL at only 17.9 minutes per game. Trenton was 8-1-1 versus Dayton last season.
Practice/Game Schedule:
Tuesday, November 8 - Practice @ Sovereign Bank Arena - 10:30am
Wednesday, November 9 - Pre-game skate @ Sovereign Bank Arena - 10:15am Game vs. Reading - 7:00pm
Thursday, November 10 - Optional Practice @ Iceland - Hamilton, NJ - 10:30am Leave for Johnstown
Friday, November 11 - Pre-game skate @ War Memorial - 11:15am Game @ Johnstown - 7:30pm Leave for Toledo
Saturday, November 12 - No pre-game skate Game @ Toledo - 7:35pm Leave for Dayton
Sunday, November 13 - No pre-game skate Game @ Dayton - 2:00pm Leave for Trenton
Monday, November 14 - 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 WBCB 1490AM 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 Titans playoff games. Go to www.trentontitans.com to watch and listen to the game. Video broadcasts are available for a charge of $6 per game, while audiocasts are free of charge. A cable or DSL Internet connection and Windows Media Player 9 are required to view the games.
Titans Notables
Martin Houle ranks seventh in the league with a 1.93 GAA
Trenton is 2-0 in the shootout, both wins coming against JHN.
The Titans are undefeated in regulation in division play (3-0-1).
The Titans lead in the league with a 93.0% (40-for-43) on the penalty kill.
Trenton is allowing just 2.20 goals per game, 2nd in the league.
Titans In The Community:
November 8 "Along the Boards", 6pm, at McCaffrey's in the Princeton Shopping Center at 301 North Harrison Street in Princeton, NJ. This week's guest will be #25 Aaron Gill.
November 9 Titans vs. Reading, 7:00pm - Old-Time Hockey Night/Dollar Dog Night
Leaders - Regular Season:
Goals: Chris Thompson - 3
Assists: Two players - 3
Points: Mathieu Brunelle - 5
Plus/Minus: Chris Thompson - +4
PIM: Mathieu Brunelle - 22
Wins: Scott Stirling - 2
GAA: Martin Houle - 1.93
Save Pct.: Scott Stirling - .925
Team Stats - Regular Season:
Record: 3-1-1, 7 pts (4th, North Division)
Home: 2-1-0
Away: 1-0-1
Power Play: 4 for 31- 12.9% (19th)
Penalty Kill: 40 for 43 - 93.0% (1st)
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