SPHL : Columbus Cottonmouths
Columbus beats Knoxville 3-2 after comeback scare
Date:03/21/2015 Source:SPHL : Columbus Cottonmouths
The Knoxville Ice Bears tried their best to erase a three-goal deficit, but the Columbus Cottonmouths would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 3-2. Columbus made the score 3-0 on a goal by Ben OQuinn at 14:10 in the first period, and Knoxville got as close as 3-2 when Jake Johnson scored 16:43 into the third period. The Cottonmouths pulled out the victory even though they were hit with ...
Columbus beats Knoxville 5-1 as Williamson gets hat trick
Date:03/20/2015 Source:SPHL : Columbus Cottonmouths
Bryce Williamson netted a hat trick to lead the Columbus Cottonmouths over the Knoxville Ice Bears, 5-1. Williamson got on the scoresheet 5:34 into the second period. He then added goals at 16:31 into the third and at 16:57 into the third. Knoxville was stymied by Columbus' netminder Shannon Szabados, who stopped 31 shots during the victory. The solid play of Szabados will be reflected in his goal...
Pensacola uses shootout to best Columbus, 5-4 (3-2 SO)
Date:03/19/2015 Source:SPHL : Columbus Cottonmouths
Nick Larson netted the deciding goal for the Pensacola Ice Flyers in the shootout as Ice Flyers prevailed over the Columbus Cottonmouths, 5-4 (3-2 SO). The shootout featured 10 attempts between both teams. Columbus' shootout goals were scored by Bryce Williamson and Neilsson Arcibal. Pensacola also got shootout goals from Nick McParland and Brett Lutes. The Ice Flyers came back from a three-goal d...
Columbus rolls over Huntsville, 5-1
Date:03/17/2015 Source:SPHL : Columbus Cottonmouths
The Columbus Cottonmouths had a three-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 5-1 win over the Huntsville Havoc. Huntsville was stymied by Columbus' netminder Shannon Szabados, who stopped 34 shots during the victory. Szabados managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 3.13 prior to the game. The Cottonmouths were paced by Nick Curry, who rack...
Pensacola survives Columbus comeback, wins 4-3
Date:03/15/2015 Source:SPHL : Columbus Cottonmouths
The Columbus Cottonmouths tried their best to erase a two-goal deficit, but the Pensacola Ice Flyers would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 4-3. Pensacola made the score 4-2 on a goal by Nick McParland at 11:13 in the second period, and Columbus got as close as 4-3 when Ben OQuinn scored 18:46 into the third period. The Ice Flyers were paced by McParland, who racked up one goal. Pensa...
Columbus survives penalties, beats Pensacola, 5-2
Date:03/13/2015 Source:SPHL : Columbus Cottonmouths
The Pensacola Ice Flyers failed to take advantage of their power play opportunities and the Columbus Cottonmouths shook off a number of penalties to win, 5-2. In the losing effort, Pensacola was led by Brett Lutes, who registered two goals. Lutes scored the first of his two goals at 7:23 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Pensacola. Shaun Arvai picked up the assist. Lutes' next tally made...
Belisle lifts Columbus over Pensacola, 6-3
Date:03/12/2015 Source:SPHL : Columbus Cottonmouths
The Columbus Cottonmouths relied on the scoring touch of Louis Belisle, who netted two goals, to beat the Pensacola Ice Flyers, 6-3. Belisle found the back of the net 9:54 into the second period to make the score 3-2 Columbus and again while 6:47 into the third to make the score 4-2 Columbus. Columbus failed to reach its usual level of shot production, putting 24 pucks on goal after averaging 30.2...
Columbus beats Fayetteville 6-4 as Williamson gets hat trick
Date:03/05/2015 Source:SPHL : Columbus Cottonmouths
A hat trick by Bryce Williamson was the highlight in Cottonmouths' 6-4 win against the Fayetteville FireAntz. Williamson notched his first tally 3:25 into the first period. He then added goals at 17:24 into the first and at 19:28 into the third. The Columbus Cottonmouths led by four goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when Columbus' Will Aide score...
Columbus survives Louisiana comeback, wins 7-5
Date:02/28/2015 Source:SPHL : Columbus Cottonmouths
The Columbus Cottonmouths, who led by three goals at one point, survived a comeback attempt by the Louisiana IceGators and clinched a 7-5 victory. Columbus led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when the Cottonmouths' Nick Curry scored at 3:43 in the third period to put Columbus up 5-2. Neilsson Arcibal and Shawn Bates provided the spark ...
Columbus beats Mississippi RiverKings 5-4 after comeback scare
Date:02/27/2015 Source:SPHL : Columbus Cottonmouths
Mississippi RiverKings tried its best to erase a two-goal deficit, but the Columbus Cottonmouths would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 5-4. Columbus made the score 5-3 on a goal by Ben OQuinn at 13:29 in the second period, and Mississippi RiverKings got as close as 5-4 when Reid Campbell scored 6:21 into the third period. The Cottonmouths got the win thanks to a great game by Will Ai...
Columbus vanquishes Louisiana in shootout, 5-4 (2-1 SO)
Date:02/21/2015 Source:SPHL : Columbus Cottonmouths
Nick Curry scored the clinching goal in a shootout, and the Columbus Cottonmouths picked up the extra point in a 5-4 (2-1 SO) win over the Louisiana IceGators. The shootout lasted for 14 attempts between the teams. Louisiana got a shootout goal from Jake Hauswirth. Columbus also got a shootout goal from Levi Lind. The Cottonmouths overcame a one-goal deficit to capture the victory. Columbus was do...
Szabados stymies Huntsville, Columbus wins 4-1
Date:02/20/2015 Source:SPHL : Columbus Cottonmouths
Shannon Szabados stood on his head and made 25 saves to lead the Columbus Cottonmouths to a 4-1 victory over the Huntsville Havoc. Columbus was led by Louis Belisle, who had one goal and one assist. Belisle scored 15:37 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Columbus. Mike Switzer picked up the assist. The Cottonmouths racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with seven minors and t...
Columbus boosted by Szabados' play in net, beats Knoxville 4-1
Date:02/15/2015 Source:SPHL : Columbus Cottonmouths
The Columbus Cottonmouths relied on the sparkling performance of Shannon Szabados in net to grab a 4-1 win against the Knoxville Ice Bears. Columbus was led by Patrick McCadden, who had one goal. McCadden scored 9:32 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Columbus. Andy Willigar provided the assist. By firing 40 shots on goal, the Cottonmouths exceeded the 31.0 shots they average per game th...
Pensacola survives Columbus comeback, wins 3-1
Date:02/13/2015 Source:SPHL : Columbus Cottonmouths
The Pensacola Ice Flyers survived a determined comeback attempt by the Columbus Cottonmouths on the way to a 3-1 win. A goal by Keegan Flaherty put Pensacola up 3-0 in the third period, but Columbus pulled to within two on Matt Gingera's tally 13:55 into the third period. The Ice Flyers were led by goalie Max Strang, who finished with 37 saves while allowing one goal. Strang certainly lowered his ...
Fayetteville wins tough contest against Columbus, 3-2
Date:02/10/2015 Source:SPHL : Columbus Cottonmouths
In a game where neither team could get a cushion, the Fayetteville FireAntz escaped with a 3-2 victory over the Columbus Cottonmouths. No lead was more than one goal during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Matt Robertson at 13:15 of the third period. Fayetteville was paced by Robertson, who registered one goal. The FireAntz put 33 shots on net during the contest, more than the 26.4 ...
Gingera lifts Columbus over Knoxville, 2-1
Date:02/07/2015 Source:SPHL : Columbus Cottonmouths
The Columbus Cottonmouths relied on the scoring touch of Matt Gingera, who netted two goals, to beat the Knoxville Ice Bears, 2-1. Gingera scored on the power play at 8:57 into the second period to make the score 1-0 Columbus and again while 10:49 into the third to make the score 2-1 Columbus. Knoxville was stymied by Columbus' netminder Andrew Loewen, who stopped 29 shots during the victory. Loew...
Knoxville uses shootout to best Columbus, 2-1 (2-1 SO)
Date:02/06/2015 Source:SPHL : Columbus Cottonmouths
Berkley Scott scored the clinching goal in a shootout, and the Knoxville Ice Bears picked up the extra point in a 2-1 (2-1 SO) win over the Columbus Cottonmouths. The two teams needed nine turns to complete the shootout. Columbus got a shootout goal from Levi Lind. In addition to the clincher, Knoxville got a shootout goal from Ryan Salvis. The Cottonmouths were stymied by the Ice Bears' netminder...
Louisiana downs Columbus in overtime, 5-4 (OT)
Date:01/31/2015 Source:SPHL : Columbus Cottonmouths
The Louisiana IceGators' Chris Wilson scored 4:51 into overtime to beat the Columbus Cottonmouths, 5-4 (OT). Louisiana's penalty kill excelled, as the IceGators gave up one goal despite allowing six power plays. Louisiana was led by Wilson, who grabbed one goal and one assist. With 44 shots on target during the contest, the IceGators exceeded the 17.1 shots they average per game this year. Others ...
Huge game by Williamson boosts Columbus over Fayetteville, 8-0
Date:01/30/2015 Source:SPHL : Columbus Cottonmouths
Bryce Williamson had one goal and four assists to lead the Columbus Cottonmouths to an 8-0 victory over the Fayetteville FireAntz. Williamson scored 1:24 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Columbus. Matt Gingera picked up the assist. Williamson dished an assist on Levi Lind's goal that made the score 2-0 Columbus at 13:26 into the first period. He then added assists on Gingera's goal at 3...
Mississippi RiverKings rides Courchaine to victory over Columbus, 5-1
Date:01/28/2015 Source:SPHL : Columbus Cottonmouths
Mississippi RiverKings relied on the sparkling performance of Adam Courchaine in net to grab a 5-1 win against the Columbus Cottonmouths. Columbus' power play was ineffective against Mississippi RiverKings' penalty kill, which allowed one goal while shorthanded. Mississippi RiverKings was led by Leo Thomas, who finished with one goal and one assist. Thomas scored short handed 10:28 into the first ...
Williamson leads Columbus over Knoxville, 5-2
Date:01/24/2015 Source:SPHL : Columbus Cottonmouths
Bryce Williamson was all over the ice for the Columbus Cottonmouths, as he tallied two goals and one assist in Columbus' 5-2 win over the Knoxville Ice Bears. Williamson scored at 12:52 into the second period to make the score 3-2 Columbus and again while 8:29 into the third to make the score 4-2 Columbus. Referees had their hands full with a major incident at 20:00 into the third period. Four fig...
Drolet's big game bests Columbus in 4-1 Knoxville win
Date:01/23/2015 Source:SPHL : Columbus Cottonmouths
The Columbus Cottonmouths had trouble finding ways to stop the Knoxville Ice Bears, which beat Cottonmouths, 4-1. Knoxville got the win thanks to a great game by Francis Drolet, who had two goals and one assist. Drolet scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 15:45 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Knoxville. The Ice Bears earned a power play opportunity when Louis Belisle ...
Loewen leads Columbus to shutout victory over Pensacola
Date:01/18/2015 Source:SPHL : Columbus Cottonmouths
Andrew Loewen recorded a shutout against the Pensacola Ice Flyers as the Columbus Cottonmouths picked up a 1-0 win. Will Aide's game-winning tally was the game's only goal. It came at 5:03 in the third period. Craig Simchuk provided the assist. Pensacola's power play was ineffective against Columbus' penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded. The Cottonmouths excelled on the penalty...
Columbus squeaks by Huntsville, 5-3
Date:01/17/2015 Source:SPHL : Columbus Cottonmouths
The game between the Columbus Cottonmouths and the Huntsville Havoc was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end Columbus emerged with a 5-3 win. The Cottonmouths gained the winning advantage on a goal by Craig Simchuk 18:12 into the third period and hung on until final buzzer. Columbus got the win thanks to a great game by Levi Lind, who had one goal and two assists. Lind scored 19:26 into th...
Huntsville's comeback falls short, Columbus wins 4-2
Date:01/16/2015 Source:SPHL : Columbus Cottonmouths
The Huntsville Havoc almost clawed their way back from a three-goal deficit, but the Columbus Cottonmouths managed to pull out a 4-2 win in the end. Columbus led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when the Cottonmouths' Andy Willigar scored at 11:20 in the third period to put Columbus up 5-2. The Cottonmouths got the win on the strength o...
Columbus squeaks by Fayetteville, 4-2
Date:01/11/2015 Source:SPHL : Columbus Cottonmouths
The game between the Columbus Cottonmouths and the Fayetteville FireAntz was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end Columbus emerged with a 4-2 win. The Cottonmouths gained the winning advantage on a goal by Kyle Thomas 14:58 into the second period and hung on until final buzzer. Columbus was paced by Thomas, who grabbed one goal. The Cottonmouths' offense was clicking better than usual and ...
Columbus stifles Fayetteville's comeback, gains 3-2 victory
Date:01/10/2015 Source:SPHL : Columbus Cottonmouths
The Columbus Cottonmouths, who led by three goals at one point, survived a comeback attempt by the Fayetteville FireAntz and clinched a 3-2 victory. Columbus led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when the Cottonmouths' Mike Switzer scored at 6:15 in the third period to put Columbus up 4-1. The Cottonmouths were often in penalty trouble, ...
Robertson lifts Fayetteville over Columbus, 6-3
Date:01/09/2015 Source:SPHL : Columbus Cottonmouths
Matt Robertson was all over the ice for the Fayetteville FireAntz, as he tallied two goals in Fayetteville's 6-3 win over the Columbus Cottonmouths. Robertson found the back of the net 6:17 into the second period to make the score 1-1 and again while 18:44 into the second to make the score 2-2. The FireAntz outdid their season average for goals scored. This season, Fayetteville averages 2.7 goals ...
Columbus rides Loewen to victory over Pensacola, 3-1
Date:01/03/2015 Source:SPHL : Columbus Cottonmouths
The Columbus Cottonmouths relied on the sparkling performance of Andrew Loewen in net to grab a 3-1 win against the Pensacola Ice Flyers. Columbus was paced by Neilsson Arcibal, who had one goal. Arcibal scored on the power play 10:52 into the third period to make the score 2-1 Columbus. The Cottonmouths earned a power play opportunity when Keegan Flaherty was put in the box for goalie interferenc...
Louisiana outlasts Columbus, 6-4
Date:01/02/2015 Source:SPHL : Columbus Cottonmouths
The game between the Louisiana IceGators and the Columbus Cottonmouths was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end Louisiana emerged with a 6-4 win. Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Benjamin Rubin's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker. The IceGators got the win on the strength of a great game by Jake Hauswirth, who had one goal and three assists. Hausw...
