Blanchard, Bembridge return to Lynx
March 15, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Augusta Lynx News Release
Beaumont, TX - The Augusta Lynx received reinforcements from the American Hockey League's Portland Pirates just in time for a weekend set against the Texas Wildcatters as forward Garrett Bembridge and defenseman Sean Blanchard were reassigned to the team Wednesday.
Blanchard currently ranks fourth in the ECHL in goals (14) and points (45) among defensemen. Appearing in one game with Portland, he recorded five shots on goal and no points to go with an even rating against the Philadelphia Phantoms on March 11.
Bembridge has appeared in 21 games for the Pirates this season, scoring four times and totaling eight points. Averaging just over a point-per-game with the Lynx this year, the 6-0, 190-pound right wing has 12 goals and 28 points in 27 games with Augusta.
Both players will be in the lineup as the Lynx and Wildcatters battle in Texas Friday at 8:35 pm and Saturday at 8:05 pm EST, with radio coverage beginning one half-hour before puck drop on your Home for Lynx Hockey, NEWSTALKSPORTS 1630. Augusta returns home Thursday, March 22 to host the South Carolina Stingrays at 7:35 pm, with tickets on sale now by calling (706) 724-4ICE, through all TicketMaster locations, and on line at www.TicketMaster.com.
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