'Catters fall to Augusta in first game of six game road trip
Published on January 9, 2007 under ECHL (ECHL)
Texas Wildcatters News Release
Augusta, GA (January 9, 2007) The Augusta Lynx scored five unanswered goals en route to their sixth straight home win, defeating the Wildcatters (20-9-2-2) 7-4 in front of 1,746 at James Brown Arena. Texas struck early and took a 2-0 lead as rookie All-Star Defenseman Paul Albers scored his ninth goal of the season just 16 seconds into the game. Big six foot eight Riley Emmerson would follow with his first professional goal shooting from the high slot to make it 2-0. Midway through the period, Augusta would take over. Shane Hynes cut the lead to 2-1 with his 13th goal of the year.
The Lynx would score three times in the second period, highlighted by Louis Goulet's power play goal. Augusta would score two minutes into the third period as Ryan Petz made it 5-2. The 'Catters rallied though cutting the lead to 5-4 with goals from Emmerson again and Brandin Cote. However, Augusta would answer with two to win the game 7-4. Matt Yeats allowed five goals and was replaced by Miroslav Kopriva. The 'Catters finished the game 0 for 6 on the power play and Augusta went 2 for 9.
The Texas Wildcatters are the ECHL affiliate for the AHL's Houston Aeros. The next Wildcatters home game is on Sunday, January 21 vs. the Pensacola Ice Pilots. Don't miss any hard-hitting Wildcatters hockey action. 2006-07 Season Tickets are still available. Wildcatters' season tickets start at just $9 per game and feature numerous benefits including free parking and discounted merchandise. Group discount plans are also available by calling (409) 951-5500. For single game tickets stop by the Ford Park Box Office, call (409) 833-7747 or log on to ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit the Wildcatters online at www.wildcattershockey.com.
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