Lynx Out-Duel Charlotte For Win In Week\'s Only Game

Published on December 27, 2004 under ECHL (ECHL)
Augusta Lynx News Release


The Augusta Lynx got back on the winning side of the ice against the Charlotte Checkers on Sunday, breaking a seven game team losing streak, and besting the Checkers for the first time this year in a 5-4 regulation win on Sunday afternoon.

Ken Magowan led the scoring off in the first period, but Charlotte responded with a pair of goals to forge a 2-1 lead after 20 minutes. Kicking off the second period, however, Augusta exploded for three goals in the first ten minutes of the period for a 4-2 lead. Magowan, Todd Bennett, and Jim Shepherd all scored in a span just over five minutes long to thrust the Lynx back into the lead. A late power play marker in the period closed the gap to 4-3 for the Checkers heading into the third period.

Lawne Snyder would once again provide a two-goal cushion for the Lynx with his contribution, but Aaron Smith kept the Checkers in it with a final tally at 10:27 of the third. Even with the net empty, however, Charlotte came up short in a 5-4 Lynx win. Matus Kostur stopped 21 shots to pick up his third win of the year for the Lynx. Bennett finished with a goal and three assists on the night to aid the team as well.

Zoinks! Scooby's Coming!

Hey Kids! Get your Mystery Machine in gear! Scooby Doo will be on hand when the Lynx tackle the Stingrays on Thursday, December 30th at 7:05 pm. Bring your parents, aunts, uncles, and anyone else you want. It's going to be lots of fun, with free stuff given away all game! Don't miss Scooby Doo at the game on Thursday against South Carolina!

What's Next

December 28th @ Greenville

Augusta heads to Greenville to battle the Grrrowl for the second time this year, with Greenville winning the only other meeting by a 3-1 count back on December 5th. Jim Shepherd put Augusta ahead 1-0 in the second period, but three unanswered goals by the Grrrowl put the game away. Matus Kostur stopped 25 shots for the loss in that game.

December 30th vs. South Carolina

The Lynx and Stingrays renew their rivalry on Thursday night, meeting for the third time this season, all at the Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center thus far. Only two of the two teams' seven meetings will be in South Carolina this season. Last time the two clubs met, Augusta notched a 4-1 win on Ken Magowan's hat trick and a pair of assists from Todd Bennett. The Lynx are 1-0-1 against the Stingrays this year.

December 31st @ Pee Dee

A special 6:05 pm start time for this New Year's Eve clash marks the second time this year the Lynx will be in town, with the Pride ahead in the season series via two regulation wins and a shootout victory. Nick Boucher has started all three games against the Lynx for the Pride, and carries a GAA of 0.97 against the club into the game with his 3-0-0 record. Pee Dee's Brian Collins has two goals and four points to lead all scorers in the series thus far. The two teams will collide a total of seven times this year.

January 1st vs. Gwinnett

It's been some time since the in-state rivals have battled each other, stretching back all the way to October 29th in Gwinnett. Splitting the opening two games with wins in each other's barn, Augusta looks to start the New Year off on the right foot with the first of three consecutive games against the Gladiators – the first two of which will take place in Augusta.

Milestones

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

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

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

· Todd Bennett is two 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 (11)

Assists – Jamie Johnson (16)

Points – Jamie Johnson (22)

PIMs – Colt King, Louis Goulet (42)

Plus/Minus – Ken Magowan (+7)

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 live next week, Monday, January 3rd, from Wild Wing Café, 3035 Washington Rd. in Augusta. Tune in live 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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