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Lynx Can\'t Find Points In Florida

December 20, 2004 - ECHL (ECHL)
Augusta Lynx News Release


Augusta traveled to Florida for a weekend pair with the Everblades, but couldn't find points in dropping a pair of regulation losses 3-2 Friday and 5-2 Saturday.

Friday night, a scoreless first period gave way to an exciting second stanza, with the Lynx taking the lead on a Ken Magowan power play goal at 7:52 from Mike Sandbeck. Magowan drove to the front of the Everblades net after Sandbeck sent the faceoff his way, pushing the puck in between the legs of goaltender Rob Zepp. Following up the man advantage marker, the Lynx then notched a shorthanded goal at 10:27 with a beautiful set up from Jamie Johnson to Matt Dzieduszycki for a five-hole goal to make it 2-0. Florida stormed right back, notching a power play goal on the same advantage when Damian Surma banked a shot in off the back of a scrambling Matus Kostur at 11:42, followed by a Brent McDonald marker at 12:25 to forge a 2-2 tie after two periods of play.

Early chances for both teams would eventually lead to Keith Anderson's goal at 5:43, the third unanswered goal for the Everblades and eventual game winner. Tom Reimann and Steve Saviano helped set up the eventual game winner. Try as they might, the Lynx could not beat Zepp again. Late in the game with the extra attacker on the ice, Dzieduszycki went high over the glove of Zepp only to find the crossbar, and Augusta saw their chance at victory slip away 3-2. Kostur finished with 36 saves for Augusta, while Zepp turned in a 22 save performance for the win.

Saturday night's game proved to be more of the same for the Lynx. Augusta would once again score first in the contest, breaking onto the score sheet at 7:32 of the opening frame. Jamie Johnson's wraparound attempt was stymied by goaltender Craig Kowalski, but Ken Magowan crashed the net on the rebound and shoveled the puck over the line to give Augusta the lead. Rod Sarich also picked up a helper on the opening strike. Florida came back with a pair of goals to take a 2-1 lead, the first from Matt Hendricks at 13:30, followed by Kris Vernarsky's shorthanded goal at 15:40 from Steve Saviano to give the Everblades the lead after one period of play. The second period featured no scoring, and the Everblades entered the third period with a one-goal lead. Vernarsky's second goal of the evening made it a two-goal deficit for Augusta, but Matt Dzieduszycki's hard work in the corner set up a Jim Shepherd marker at 10:49 to bring the Lynx back within a goal. Jamie Johnson also helped set up the goal. Despite continued pressure from the Lynx, it would be Florida who closed out the scoring, first with a Brandon Coalter tally at 15:53, followed by a Matt Hendricks empty net goal to cement a 5-2 win. Matus Kostur stopped 31 shots in the loss for Augusta, while Kowalski turned aside 27 from the Lynx in the win. Augusta's record now drops to 7-15-2 on the season.

What's Next

No Games Scheduled This Week

Milestones

· Jim Shepherd scored his 125th as a pro against Florida Saturday.

· Jarrett Thompson needs four games to reach 100 in his pro career.

· Sean Connolly is four points away from 50 as a pro.

· Mike Sandbeck needs 10 points for 100 in his pro career.

· Todd Bennett is three games away from the 150 mark in his career.

· Jason Saal's next shutout will move him into sole possession of second place all-time on the ECHL's shut out list.

Team Leaders

Goals – Ken Magowan (9)

Assists – Jamie Johnson (15)

Points – Jamie Johnson (21)

PIMs – Colt King (42)

Plus/Minus – Ken Magowan (+3)

PP Goals – Jamie Johnson, Todd Bennett (3)

SH Goals – Louis Goulet, Jamie Johnson (1)

GWG – Ken Magowan (2)

Wins – Jason Saal (5)

GAA – Jason Saal (2.64)

Save % - Jason Saal (.913)

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 live from Wild Wing Café, 3035 Washington Rd. in Augusta. ECHL Commissioner Brian McKenna will be on the program along with Tom Callahan tonight. Come see it live and in person or catch us on the air on NEWSTALKSPORTS 1630.

Friday Night Slap Shot Trivia With Mike Thomas!

Every Friday night home game means Slap Shot Trivia With Mike Thomas! Get you and a group of friends together for your crack at winning $15 gift certificates to Passport International for Lynx Merchandise and a luxury box for a night at an upcoming game. You must be present to win this contest, so check it out every Friday home game during the season.

Ticket Information

Augusta's next home game will be Thursday, December 30th against the South Carolina Stingrays at 7:05 pm. 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.

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