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• Cottonmouths drop fifth straight game

  Published on: 11/29/08 From staff reports Correspondent

  HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The first-place Huntsville Havoc exploded for three goals in the third period to take a 5-2 victory over the Columbus Cottonmouths in game one of the weekend series. Game two is tonight at the Civic Center at 7:30.

• Schulz ready to return to ice

  

  Published on: 11/27/08 By Kathy Gierer Correspondent

  Columbus Cottonmouths defenseman Jason Schulz is far away from his relatives on Thanksgiving, thinking of the delicious meal they will be enjoying without him.

• Snakes cut Moor, add Marakhovski

  Published on: 11/25/08

  The Columbus Cottonmouths released forward/defenseman Daryl Moor and signed defenseman Roman Marakhovski.

• Fayetteville knocks off Snakes; next game at home on Thanksgiving

  Published on: 11/23/08

  FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Mike Ruberto scored a goal 2:19 into the third period to lift Fayetteville to a 3-2 victory over the Columbus Cottonmouths Saturday night at the Crown Coliseum.

• Snakes show gains despite loss

  Published on: 11/22/08 By Kathy Gierer Correspondent

  The Columbus Cottonmouths improved dramatically from a subpar performance the previous evening when they took on the Fayetteville FireAntz at the Snake Pit Friday night.

• Snakes frustrated with lack of offensive bounces

  Published on: 11/21/08 By Kathy Gierer Correspondent

  The Columbus Cottonmouths have vivid memories of a demoralizing goal scored by the Huntsville Havoc in the third game of the season.

• Snakes struggle to score as Ice Bears skate to win

  Published on: 11/21/08

  KNOXVILLE, Tenn. —The Columbus Cottonmouths were thrashed by Knoxville 7-1 Thursday night in a game where the Snakes were overwhelmed in all phases.

• Cottonmouths' Nov. 20 game

  Published on: 11/20/08

  Coming up: The Snakes visit Knoxville today at 7:35 p.m. Radio: WEAM-AM 1580 Where they stand: Columbus is 4-3-1 and in third place with 9 points, 11 behind first-place Huntsville. Hail and Farewell: Seeking more power, coach Jerome Bechard released forward Mark Stockdale on Monday and brought in Steve Jensen on Wednesday. Jensen played 49 games for two Central Hockey League teams last season, compiling a total of 10 points and 36 penalty minutes. Jensen was signed to a three-game tryout and Daryl Moor to a regular contract on Wednesday. Defenseman Jason Schulz is recovering from a painful but not serious injury and is day-to-day. Moment of Truth: Currently the Snakes have four games in the win column. Three have come over last-place Twin City and the other was a very early 2-1 victory over Knoxville. The Ice Bears have made a number of roster moves and are a much-improved team than the one the Snakes beat on Oct. 25. Sunday’s win over the Cyclones was the most complete effort the team has put forth this season. The Cottonmouths enjoyed solid goaltending, played sturdy defense and scored a pair of power-play goals. They’ll need all of those elements tonight in Knoxville, historically one of their least favorite places to play. Scouting Report: The Ice Bears and Snakes are both utilizing a job-share approach with their goaltenders. Incumbent Kirk Irving, who led Knoxville to the league championship last season, has been in net for four games as has newcomer Andrew Gallant. Gallant lost his first game before reeling off three straight victories. His league-leading goals-against average is a sparkling 2.25. Irving, 2-1-1, has the league’s fourth best GAA at 2.50. The Snakes have rotated the more experienced Chad Rycroft and second-year goalie Ian Vigier. So far Vigier has outperformed Rycroft, allowing 10 goals in four games to 17 for Rycroft. The Ice Bears have a potent offense led by four-time SPHL scoring champion Kevin Swider. Swider’s 15 points are four behind league leader Karlis Zirnis of Huntsville. Also in the top 10 in scoring is B.J. Pelkey, who is tied for fourth with 13 points. Tim Green is the Snakes’ leading scorer with 9 points.

• Snakes' balanced effort worth the wait

  Published on: 11/17/08 BY KATHY GIERER

  Correspondent ------ The Cottonmouths played a Sunday matinee against the Twin City Cyclones in the Columbus Civic Center because their game scheduled for the previous night was postponed after the Cyclones' bus had mechanical problems.

• Snakes play Cyclones today

  Published on: 11/16/08

  The Columbus Cottonmouths-Twin City Cyclones game scheduled for Saturday night at the Civic Center was postponed until this afternoon at 2.

• Green striving for on-ice chemistry

  Forward has six goals in seven games to give season positive start

  
  Published on: 11/15/08 BY KATHY GIERER

  Correspondent ------ A year ago, Columbus Cottonmouths forward Tim Green anticipated a significant adjustment playing for the first time in the Southern Professional Hockey League without his friend and linemate Tylor Keller.

• Knoxville trounces Snakes for fourth straight victory

  Cottonmouths back home after five away games

  
  Published on: 11/15/08 From staff reports

  The Columbus Cottonmouths will be happy to return home tonight against Twin City after a miserable end to their lengthy road trip.

• McCarthy leads Snakes

  Published on: 11/14/08 From staff reports

  Ryan McCarthy scored a pair of third period goals to lead the Columbus Cottonmouths to a 4-3 come-from-behind victory over the Twin City Cyclones Thursday night.

• Cottonmouths go on the road

  Published on: 11/13/08

  Coming up: The Snakes visit Twin City today at 7:30 p.m. and Knoxville on Friday at 7:35 p.m..

• Cottonmouths drop exhibition

  Published on: 10/18/08 By Kathy Gierer Correspondent

  The Columbus Cottonmouths dropped a 4-1 decision to visiting Huntsville in the first of two exhibition games scheduled between the two clubs.

• Snakes: We're staying

  Team says it is not leaving

  
  Published on: 10/17/08

  The Columbus Cottonmouths put out a press release Friday afternoon, disputing a report by WEAR, a TV station in Pensacola, Fla., that the team was looking was looking to move to that Gulf Coast city.

• Cottonmouths add two more to roster

  Published on: 07/14/08 Kathy Gierer Correspondent

  The Columbus Cottonmouths added two more key members to what they hope will be a championship roster with the signing of speedster Orrin Hergott and defenseman Jason Schulz.

• Stahl set to return to Cottonmouths

  Published on: 06/18/08 By Kathy Gierer Correspondent

  Columbus Cottonmouths captain Craig Stahl should have no problem staying healthy during his fifth season as the Snakes' leader.

• Rycroft set to return to Snakes

  Published on: 06/04/08

  Former Columbus goaltender Chad Rycroft is returning to the Cottonmouths for the 2008-09 season, the team announced Wednesday.

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