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The '''Columbia Inferno''' are an [[ECHL]] team based in [[Columbia, South Carolina|Columbia]], [[South Carolina]]. The team is currently on voluntary suspension awaiting construction of a new arena in suburban [[Lexington County, South Carolina]]. They played their home games at the [[Carolina Coliseum]]. They planned on playing in a new arena during the 2002-03 season, the [[Colonial Life Arena]] which was intended for them. The arena was not given to them due to legal issues. The Inferno first took the ice in 2001 as an expansion team after a group of physicians dubbed the "Hockey Docs" sought to purchase a team. While officially unaffiliated in their first season, the Inferno soon reached a working relationship with the Manitoba Moose that turned into a formal affiliation the following season. On July 10, 2006, the team announced the end of their affiliation with the [[affiliate]] of [[Manitoba Moose]] ([[American Hockey League|AHL]]) and [[Vancouver Canucks]] ([[National Hockey League|NHL]]) [http://www.columbiainferno.com/read.asp?ID=1160 (1)]. On July 12, 2006, the team announced a new affiliation with the [[Toronto Marlies]] ([[American Hockey League|AHL]]) and the [[Toronto Maple Leafs]] ([[National Hockey League|NHL]]). The team was voluntarily suspended for the [[2008–09 ECHL season|2008–09 season]] as the team was told that it could not be guaranteed a lease with the Carolina Coliseum in time to meet league requirements. The voluntary suspension was extended during subsequent seasons and, according to Joe Babik, the Director of Communications for the ECHL, includes the |
The '''Columbia Inferno''' are an [[ECHL]] team based in [[Columbia, South Carolina|Columbia]], [[South Carolina]]. The team is currently on voluntary suspension awaiting construction of a new arena in suburban [[Lexington County, South Carolina]]. They played their home games at the [[Carolina Coliseum]]. They planned on playing in a new arena during the 2002-03 season, the [[Colonial Life Arena]] which was intended for them. The arena was not given to them due to legal issues. The Inferno first took the ice in 2001 as an expansion team after a group of physicians dubbed the "Hockey Docs" sought to purchase a team. While officially unaffiliated in their first season, the Inferno soon reached a working relationship with the Manitoba Moose that turned into a formal affiliation the following season. On July 10, 2006, the team announced the end of their affiliation with the [[affiliate]] of [[Manitoba Moose]] ([[American Hockey League|AHL]]) and [[Vancouver Canucks]] ([[National Hockey League|NHL]]) [http://www.columbiainferno.com/read.asp?ID=1160 (1)]. On July 12, 2006, the team announced a new affiliation with the [[Toronto Marlies]] ([[American Hockey League|AHL]]) and the [[Toronto Maple Leafs]] ([[National Hockey League|NHL]]). The team was voluntarily suspended for the [[2008–09 ECHL season|2008–09 season]] as the team was told that it could not be guaranteed a lease with the Carolina Coliseum in time to meet league requirements. The voluntary suspension was extended during subsequent seasons and, according to Joe Babik, the Director of Communications for the ECHL, includes the 2012-2013 season.<ref>{{cite web|last=Babik|first=Joe|title=Columbia Inferno Facebook Fan Page|url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Columbia-Inferno/66108875335|accessdate=1 October 2011}}</ref> |
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==History of the Columbia Inferno== |
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| Columbia Inferno | |
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| City | Columbia, South Carolina |
| League | ECHL |
| Conference | American Conference |
| Division | South Division |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Home arena | Carolina Coliseum |
| Colors | Red, yellow, black, white |
| Owner(s) | Ezra B.Riber, MD |
| Head coach | Vacant |
| Affiliate | Independent |
| Franchise history | |
| 2001–present | Columbia Inferno |
| Championships | |
| Regular season titles | none |
| Division titles | 2002–03, 2003–04, 2004–05 |
| Conference titles | 2002–03 |
| Kelly Cups | none |
The Columbia Inferno are an ECHL team based in Columbia, South Carolina. The team is currently on voluntary suspension awaiting construction of a new arena in suburban Lexington County, South Carolina. They played their home games at the Carolina Coliseum. They planned on playing in a new arena during the 2002-03 season, the Colonial Life Arena which was intended for them. The arena was not given to them due to legal issues. The Inferno first took the ice in 2001 as an expansion team after a group of physicians dubbed the "Hockey Docs" sought to purchase a team. While officially unaffiliated in their first season, the Inferno soon reached a working relationship with the Manitoba Moose that turned into a formal affiliation the following season. On July 10, 2006, the team announced the end of their affiliation with the affiliate of Manitoba Moose (AHL) and Vancouver Canucks (NHL) (1). On July 12, 2006, the team announced a new affiliation with the Toronto Marlies (AHL) and the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL). The team was voluntarily suspended for the 2008–09 season as the team was told that it could not be guaranteed a lease with the Carolina Coliseum in time to meet league requirements. The voluntary suspension was extended during subsequent seasons and, according to Joe Babik, the Director of Communications for the ECHL, includes the 2012-2013 season.[1]
History of the Columbia Inferno
Coaching history
| Coach | Tenure | W | L | OTL | Current status |
| Scott White | 2001–2005 | 165 | 87 | 36 | Director of Minor League Operations, Dallas Stars |
| Ted Dent | 2005–2006 | 25 | 39 | 8 | Head Coach, Rockford IceHogs |
| Troy Mann | 2006–2008 | 62 | 62 | 20 | Assistant Coach, Hershey Bears |
Season-by-season record
Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, OTL = Overtime losses, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against, PIM = Penalties in minutes
| Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | Pts | GF | GA | PIM | Finish | Playoffs |
| 2001–02 | 72 | 36 | 22 | 14 | -- | 86 | 211 | 197 | 1618 | 3rd in Southeast | Div SF, (Pride) |
| 2002–03 | 72 | 47 | 23 | 2 | -- | 96 | 265 | 202 | 1158 | 1st in Southeast | Final, 1-4 (Boardwalk Bullies) |
| 2003–04 | 72 | 44 | 20 | -- | 8 | 96 | 275 | 217 | 1855 | 1st in South | Div SF, 1-3 (Stingrays) |
| 2004–05 | 72 | 38 | 22 | -- | 12 | 88 | 199 | 186 | 1333 | 1st in East | Conf QF, 2-3 (Checkers) |
| 2005–06 | 72 | 25 | 39 | -- | 8 | 58 | 209 | 290 | 1596 | 7th in South | Out of Playoffs |
| 2006-07 | 72 | 29 | 34 | -- | 9 | 67 | 214 | 247 | 1316 | 7th in South | Out of Playoffs |
| 2007-08 | 72 | 33 | 28 | -- | 11 | 77 | 212 | 217 | 1171 | 5th in South | Conf SF, 2-3 (Stingrays) |
Current roster
Team captains
- 2007-2008
- C - Brad Ralph
- A - Patrick Wellar
- A - Tyson Marsh
- A - Mac Faulkner
- A - Jeff Miles
- A - Donny Grover
- A - Steve McJannet
- C - Brad Ralph
- 2006-2007
- C - Chris Thompson
- C - Brad Ralph
- A - Mike Vellinga
- A - Tyson Marsh
- A - Jeff Miles
- A - Brad Ralph
- 2005-2006
- C - Jay Legault
- A - Leon Hayward
- A - Derek Eastman
- C - Jay Legault
- 2004-2005
- C - Trevor Demmans
- A - Brad Ralph
- A - Matt Ulwelling
- A - Kevin Hopke
- A - Robin Carruthers
- C - Trevor Demmans
- 2003-2004
- C - Barrie Moore
- A - Dennis Vial
- A - Sean Owens
- A - Robin Carruthers
- C - Barrie Moore
- 2002-2003
- C - Barrie Moore
- A - Dennis Vial
- A - Corey Hessler
- C - Barrie Moore
Hall of Famers
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NHL alumni
- Alex Auld
- Eric Boulton
- Alexandre Burrows
- Fedor Fedorov
- Alex Foster
- Robert McVicar
- Mike Minard
- Brandon Nolan
- Phil Oreskovic
- Bryan Rodney
- Jesse Schultz
- Dennis Vial
Notable players
- Patrick Couture (ECHL 2002–03 Second Team All-Star)
- Tim Smith (ECHL 2003-04 Leading Scorer)
- Rejean Stringer (ECHL 2002-03 Sportsmanship Award)
Retired numbers
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Miscellaneous
Team highs
In the 2002-03 season, the Columbia Inferno were the Southern Conference champions.
Infamous moments
During the 2002–03 season, the Columbia Inferno played the rival South Carolina Stingrays at home. There was a fight in the second period involving every player from both teams. During this fight over 110 penalty minutes were awarded to both teams combined
References
- ^ Babik, Joe. "Columbia Inferno Facebook Fan Page". Retrieved 1 October 2011.