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Augusta's Aaron Slattengren, Adrian Veideman named to ECHL All-Star Team

December 20, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Augusta Lynx News Release


Augusta, GA - The ECHL announced today the rosters for the American Conference for the 2008 Chase Chevrolet ECHL All-Star Game taking place on January 23, 2008 in Stockton, California. Making his first All-Star appearance is Augusta's Aaron Slattengren, who is second in the league with 20 goals while ranking sixth with 32 points in 27 games. He had a record-setting game on Nov. 27 when he scored seven points (4g-3a) and had a plus-minus rating of +8, tying the league single-game record for plus-minus rating and setting the Lynx record for most points in a game. It will also be the first appearance for Lynx defenseman Adrian Veideman, who is under contract to Portland of the AHL. The 24-year-old is second among rookie defensemen with 13 assists and is third with 16 points in 26 games.

This year's selection of Slattengren and Veideman marks the first time in Augusta Lynx history that two Lynx players have been selected to the ECHL All-Star Game in the same season. "This is a great honor for Aaron and Adrian, and we are very proud to have two players representing the Augusta Lynx at the ECHL All-Star Game," said Head Coach Bob Ferguson. "They have been two of our more consistent players throughout the season and it is nice to see them get the recognition they deserve."

Hosted by the Stockton Thunder and the City of Stockton at Stockton Arena, the 2008 Chase Chevrolet ECHL All-Star Game presented by Jackson Rancheria and Bud Light will be played on Jan. 23 with the 11th edition of the Chase Chevrolet ECHL All-Star Game Skills Competition being held on Jan. 22. The starting lineups are determined in voting by American Conference coaches, team captains, media directors, broadcasters and media members. Coaches also submitted the top prospects from within their conference to determine the final roster with each of the 16 teams having a representative. There are 13 rookies on the American Conference and only two of the 21 players have played in an ECHL All-Star Game.

The Augusta Lynx return home on Friday, December 21st against the Charlotte Checkers at 7:35pm at the James Brown Arena. Santa Claus will be in attendance during his last visit to the James Brown Arena, and will be available for pictures throughout the game. Visit www.augustalynx.com or call 706-724-4423 for more information on Lynx ticket packages, pricing and upcoming events.

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