Saturday, April 21, 2012

Former Vernon Viper Greg Beller Breaks SPHL Playoff Record:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Greg Beller set a new SPHL postseason record with a +12 rating, eclipsing the mark of +9 held by Chris Greene (Mississippi, 2010) and Ryan Aikia (Columbus, 2005).  Beller scored the game winner last weekend (Saturday) as the SPHL Columbus Cottonmouths defeated the Pensacola Ice Flyers 3-1 sweeping the best of three championship series 2-0 to win the SPHL Championship and their second Championship since 2005.   

Beller & the Cottonmouths finished the season on a nine-game win streak, winning their final three regular season games and going a perfect 6-0 in the playoffs. Its the team's third franchise championship and second as members of the SPHL.

In 33 regular season games with Columbus Beller collected (16-20-36) while putting up (5-5-10) in six playoff games this season.

Greg Beller finished his first season with Columbus played with his third team this season (Idaho, Augusta and now Columbus) signed with the Columbus Cottonmouths back on November, 12th 2011 Beller was named to this years SPHL All-Rookie team. Beller played one season in Vernon (2007-08) playing in 23 regular season games collecting (10-10-20). Beller left Yale University during the 2007-08 season joining the Vernon Vipers midway through the regular season. Beller was selected by New York Rangers in round 6 #178 overall in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.

Greg Beller's Player Profile:

http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=87902

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