Lynx Gear Up For Busy Pre-Season

Published on October 4, 2005 under ECHL (ECHL)
Augusta Lynx News Release


The Augusta Lynx are readying for their busiest pre-season in franchise history with four contests lined up before opening night.

Kicking things off will be the Inaugural Black and Blue Game on October 11th at 6:30 pm. Open to the public and free of admission or parking charges, donations will instead be accepted to benefit the Salvation Army's local relief efforts in the CSRA. Fans arriving at the Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center prior to puck drop will be treated to a pre-game concert by the Salvation Army Band starting at 6 pm.

Once the puck drops, the teams will play two 20 minute periods with a halftime in between. Halftime will feature Salvation Army Chuck-A-Puck with contestants trying to land their puck in a large red kettle, plus a celebrity broomball game between local community personalities.

The game will culminate in a shootout between the two clubs regardless of score, so fans can get a chance to see the one-on-one skill of this year's Lynx stars. The last player left in this single elimination format will be crowned 2005 Lynx Shootout Champion!

Thursday, October 13th the Lynx will face their first test as a complete team, taking on the Greenville Grrrowl at the Augusta Ice Sports Center at 7 pm. Tickets for the contest are available now at the AISC for $5 each, with all profits going to benefit Augusta youth hockey. Call (706) 863-0061 for more information.

Saturday the Lynx take to the road for the first time to battle the South Carolina Stingrays. The game is open only to South Carolina Stingrays season ticket holders, and will take place at 3 pm.

Finally, Augusta will round out the pre-season with a visit to I-20 rival Columbia Inferno on Tuesday, October 17th at 7 pm. This game is will also be free and open to the public, with no charge for parking. Donations will be accepted at the door for the American Red Cross and their hurricane relief efforts.

The Lynx will kick off the 2005-06 ECHL Season on Friday, October 21st.

Johnson Assigned to Lynx

The Iowa Stars have assigned Jamie Johnson back to the Augusta Lynx following a superb training camp with the American Hockey League club.

Notching six points in three pre-season games with the Stars, including a three assist performance against Peoria on October 1st, Johnson performed very well while in Iowa. A dual affiliate with Edmonton and Dallas, the Stars simply did not have the roster spot available to keep him.

The 23-year-old forward finished tied for second in ECHL scoring last season with 80 points. He was named runner up for ECHL CCM Tacks Player of the Month honors in February, helping the Lynx to a 7-2-2 record while compiling nine goals and 19 points with a +4 rating.

Lynx In The Community

Friday, October 7

Ft. Gordon Retirees Appreciation Day at Darling Hall from 8 am-3 pm.

Saturday, October 8

Louie the Lynx will be on hand at the Brookwood Elementary School Carnival from 10 am-2 pm along with Lynx staff, the Frozen Tundra, and the portable mini-rink for fun hockey activities!

Season Ticket & Group Packages

Season ticket packages are now on sale to all Lynx fans, starting as low as $340 per seat! Lower bowl seats are $440, while Preferred seats are $470.

Group packages start with just 20 friends and family in your group, and discounts increase as you add more people! Call a Lynx Call a Lynx Contact a Lynx customer service representative at 724-4ICE for more information or to book your group today!

Faith and Family Sunday October 23rd

Come join the Augusta Lynx as they present Faith and Family Sunday, October 23rd starting at 2 pm. Eryn Eubanks & The Family Fold, Augusta's premier Christian and Bluegrass band, will perform live before the game. Cost is $10 per family member and includes game ticket, hot dog, and soft drink. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call the Lynx office at (706) 724-4ICE.

Overall Record: 0-0-0 Special Teams (04-05)

Home Record: 0-0-0 PP: 61-for-299 (20.4%)

PP: PK: 1st

Road Record: 0-0-0 PK: 235-for-287 (81.9%)

PP: PK: 19th

Ticket Information - (706) 724-4ICE

Single Games

$11, $14, $15

Groups

$1 off 20-49

$2 off 50-99

$3 off 100-199

$4 off 200-499

$5 off 500+

Pre-Season Schedule

10/11-Black and Blue Game 6:30 pm

Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center

10/13 vs. Greenville 7 pm

Augusta Ice Sports Center

10/15 @ South Carolina 3 pm

Carolina Ice Palace

10/17 @ Columbia 7 pm

Hurricane Relief Benefit Game

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