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Lynx Answer The Bell Twice To Grab Four Points

February 21, 2005 - ECHL (ECHL)
Augusta Lynx News Release


Broken down by the numbers this weekend, things looked like this for the Augusta Lynx: two games, two goals against, nine goals for, four power play goals, 270 total minutes in penalties – and four regulation points. With those four points, Augusta now finds itself eight out of the eighth and final playoff spot in the ECHL's American Conference.

Friday night the Lynx got goals from Dan Sullivan, Louis Goulet, and Eric Johansson en route to a 3-0 blanking of the Greenville Grrrowl. Jason Saal made 26 saves for his third shutout of the season, while Sullivan's goal held up for the game winner despite coming at the 1:35 mark of the first period. Johansson and Goulet each finished with a goal and an assist, and Sean Connolly added two helpers in the wining effort.

Saturday night, the Lynx took it to the Pee Dee Pride by a final count of 6-2. Jamie Johnson led the way with two goals and three assists, while Colt King was right behind with two goals and two assists. Matt Dzieduszycki and Eric Johansson added singles, while Saal made another 30 saves to earn the win and give Augusta very important points in the standings on the weekend. The Lynx now sit just eight points out of the eighth and final playoff spot in the ECHL's American Conference.

What's Next

Friday, February 25th @ Gwinnett

Saturday, February 26th vs. Gwinnett

A home-and-home series between Augusta's in-state rivals kicks off on the road Friday night at the Arena at Gwinnett Center. Five meetings remain between the two clubs, with ten key points hanging in the balance. Every win is crucial to the Lynx's playoff chances, especially considering the conference playoff format in which every game becomes a so-called "four point" game. The Lynx are 3-1-1 against Gwinnett this season, and the two sides have not met since January 8th in Gwinnett. Both teams are 5-3-2 in their last ten games, with Gwinnett having the advantage of being 14-5-5 at home this season. Of those five losses and five shootout points at home, Augusta is responsible for one of each, posting a 1-0-1 record against the Gladiators on the road this year.

Chris Durno's two goals and 10 points leads all scorers in the season series, while Jamie Johnson spearheads the Augusta attack with a goal and seven points.

Sunday, February 27th vs. Greenville

The Lynx took down the Grrrowl in the two teams' first Augusta meeting last week thanks to 26 saves from Jason Saal and a balanced scoring attack. The win marked Augusta's first win against the Grrrowl this year, and with both remaining games coming at the Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center, the Lynx hope to keep that momentum intact Sunday. Eric Johansson has two goals and four points in two games against the Grrrowl this year to lead the Lynx.

Lynx In The Community/Upcoming Promotions

· Tuesday @ Gibbs Memorial Library – READING IS COOL AS ICE, 4 pm

· Wednesday @ Evans Elementary – READING IS COOL AS ICE, 1:30 – 2:30 pm

· Saturday vs. Gwinnett – Petsch Respiratory Services Koozy Night!

Milestones

· John Cronin's next game will be his 100th as a pro.

· Dan Sullivan is three games away from his 100th pro game.

· Todd Bennett needs five goals for 50 in his career.

Team Leaders

Goals – Jamie Johnson, Matt Dzieduszycki (16)

Assists – Jamie Johnson (41)

Points – Jamie Johnson (57)

PIMs – Colt King (111)

Plus/Minus – Ken Magowan (+4)

PP Goals – Todd Bennett (9)

SH Goals – Matt Dzieduszycki (4)

GWG – Todd Bennett (4)

Wins – Jason Saal (14)

GAA – Jason Saal (2.57)

Save % - Jason Saal (.918)

Send Us Your Questions!

Fans – If you want to submit your question for Lynx coaches or players via email, just log on to www.augustalynx.com and click on the FanZone and look for our "Ask A Player" or "Ask A Coach" question forms. Emails will be selected and read on the air during the Behind The Bench Coach's Show broadcast live from Wild Wing Café on Monday nights at 7 pm!

Behind The Bench Coach's Show

The Behind The Bench Coach's Show returns tonight, Monday, February 21st from Wild Wing Café, 3035 Washington Rd. in Augusta. You can call in your questions live on the air at (706) 863-4047, or #1630 on your Alltel wireless phone – the call is free. Tune in live every week on your Home for Lynx Hockey, NEWSTALKSPORTS 1630!

Ticket Information

Augusta's next home game will be on Friday, February 18th against the Greenville Grrrowl at 7:35 pm, followed by a return engagement with the Pee Dee Pride on Saturday. Tickets are on sale now through the Augusta Lynx office at 712 Telfair St. by calling (706) 724-4ICE, all TicketMaster locations, or on line at www.TicketMaster.com.

Record – 19-24-7 (45 points, 10th Eastern Conference)

Week In Review:

2/18 vs. GRV – 3-0 win Saal – 26 saves; Johansson, Goulet – goal, assist

2/19 vs. PD – 6-2 win Jamie Johnson – 3g, 2a; Colt King – 2g, 2a

Upcoming Opponents:

Feb. 25th @ GWT – 7:35 pm 7:05 pm WRDW-AM 1630, www.augustalynx.com

Feb. 26th vs. GWT – 7:35 pm 7:05 pm WRDW-AM 1630, www.augustalynx.com

Feb. 27th vs. GRV – 4:05 pm 3:35 pm WRDW_AM 1630, www.augustalynx.com

All Games Broadcast Live through www.augustalynx.com!

Next Coach's Show: Wild Wing Café – Monday, February 21st @ 7 pm – WRDW-AM 1630

Ticket Information:

(706) 724-4ICE Full, Partial Season Tickets – Single Game Seats – Group Outings (706) 724-4ICE

Preferred Level - $14; Lower Level - $13; Mezzanine $10

Power Play

42-for-219

19.4%

2nd

Penalty Kill

158-for-196

80.6%

23rd



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