Weekend sweep helps Titans keep pace

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


TRENTON, NJ - The Trenton Titans registered five out of a possible eight points this week, but find themselves one point out of the playoff picture.

The Titans started the week with a comeback that fell short in a 4-3 shootout loss to the Peoria Rivermen on Tuesday.

Trenton's winless extended streak extended to four games with a 7-1 defeat at the hands of the Dayton Bombers on Wednesday.

The Titans returned home and got back to their winning ways with a 3-0 shutout of the Wheeling Nailers on Friday and a 6-2 drubbing of the Bombers on Saturday.

Trenton takes to the road for four games beginning with the Charlotte Checkers on Tuesday, then a two-game series against the Toledo Storm on Friday and Saturday and the Reading Royals on Sunday.

The Trenton Titans are in fifth place in the North Division, one point behind the Toledo Storm and just three points behind the first place Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies and Wheeling Nailers.

LAST WEEK: 2-1-1
Tuesday, March 8 @ Peoria - T 4-3 (SOL)
Carver Arena
- Down 3-1 heading into the third period against the Rivermen, the Titans netted two power play goals against the number one penalty kill in the ECHL as Leon Hayward and Bryce Cockburn lit the lamp 2:53 apart to force the game into overtime. After a scoreless extra session, Igor Valeev and Randy Rowe put the puck past Chris Houle and Alfie Michaud stopped 4-of-5 shooters to clinch the win.

Wednesday, March 9 @ Dayton - L 7-1
Nutter Center
- Janne Jokila scored a season-high four goals against the Titans in a Bombers 7-1 win over the Titans. Jokila's five-point evening started with two goals in the first period as Dayton led 3-0 after one. Scott Bertoli got the Titans on the board with a power play goal in the second period, but a Jeff Szwez tally with the man-advantage 18 seconds into the last frame put the Bombers back up by three goals and opened the floodgates for a four-goal third period by Dayton.

Friday, March 11 vs. Wheeling, 7:30pm - W 3-0
Sovereign Bank Arena
- Andrew stopped all 36 shots he faced in a 3-0 shutout of the Wheeling Nailers. Jeff Smith's power play tally 6:32 into the contest proved to be the game-winner as Bryce Cockburn also scored on the man-advantage to help the Titans to a 2-0 lead after one period. Nick Deschenes' 18th of the season completed the scoring as Trenton gained its first win of the year versus Wheeling.

Saturday, March 12 vs. Dayton - W 6-2
Sovereign Bank Arena
- Bryce Cockburn's hat-trick trifecta paced the Titans to a 6-2 win over the Dayton Bombers. The second-year pro netted goals at even strength, shorthanded and the eventual-game winner on the power play as the Titans lead 4-0 midway through the second period. Scott Bertoli (3a) and Leon Hayward (2g, 1a) each contributed three points to the causes as Andrew Allen notched his 20th win of the season.

THIS WEEK:
Tuesday, March 15 @ Charlotte, 7:00pm - 1350 AM Moneytalk
Cricket Arena
- The second and final game against the Checkers this season. Charlotte forward Dusty Jamieson ranks third in the ECHL with 29 goals, while goaltender Alex Westlund is tied for third in the league with 24 wins. The Titans won the first match-up against the Checkers 3-1.

Friday, March 18 @ Toledo, 7:30pm - 91.3FM-WTSR
Toledo Sports Arena
- The seventh game this season against the Storm. Toledo registered its first win over the Titans this season, 7-5, on February 16 at Sovereign Bank Arena. Trenton leads the season series 5-1-0.

Saturday, March 19 @ Toledo, 7:30pm - 91.3FM-WTSR
Toledo Sports Arena
- Game eight out of nine versus the Storm. The Titans are 8-for-30 (26.75) on the power play versus Toledo. Trenton leads the all-time series 18-3-1

Sunday, March 20 @ Reading, 5:05pm - 1350 AM Moneytalk
Sovereign Center
- The ninth match-up of the year against Royals. Andrew Allen is 5-2-0 against Reading with a 2.12 GAA and a .930 save percentage. The Titans hold the edge in the all-time series 23-8-6.

Practice/Game Schedule:
Tuesday, March 15 - Pre-game skate @ Cricket Arena - 11:00am
Game @ Charlotte - 7:00pm
Wednesday, March 16 - Day off
Leave for Toledo
Thursday, March 17 - Practice @ Toledo Sports Arena - 12:00pm
Friday, March 18 - Pre-game skate @ Toledo Sports Arena - 11:00am
Game @ Toledo - 7:30pm
Saturday, March 19 - Pre-game skate @ Toledo Sports Arena - 11:00am
Game @ Toledo - 7:30pm
Leave for Reading
Sunday, March 20 - No pre-game skate
Game @ Reading - 5:05pm
Leave for Trenton
Monday, March 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 Notables
· Andrew Allen is (8-1-1) his last 10 decisions.
· Allen has not lost at home since January 9 against Bakersfield.
· The Titans power play was 7-for-20 (35%) in the four games this week.
· Bryce Cockburn's shorthanded goal against Dayton on Saturday was the first shorthanded goal scored by the Titans at home this season.
· Scott Bertoli is on a five game, home assist streak (11a).
· Nick Deschenes is on a ten game, home point streak (9g, 10a)
· Trenton is 8-1-1 in its 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 - 21
Assists: Scott Bertoli - 33
Points: Scott Bertoli - 54
Plus/Minus: Nick Deschenes - +17
PIM: Matt Zultek - 196
Wins: Andrew Allen - 20
GAA: Andrew Allen - 2.46
Save Pct.: Andrew Allen - .912

Team Stats:
Record: 31-19-9, 71 pts (5th, North Division)
Home: 19-8-4
Away: 12-11-5
Power Play: 41 for 267- 18.0% (6th)
Penalty Kill: 236 for 285 - 82.8% (17th)

Transactions:
03/11/2005 Add STEVE MUNN (D) traded from Augusta
03/11/2005 Add JARRETT THOMPSON (C) traded from Augusta
03/11/2005 Delete MATT ZULTEK (LW) loaned to Manitoba(AHL)

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