Lynx players named Runners-up for weekly honors

Published on February 7, 2006 under ECHL (ECHL)
Augusta Lynx News Release


The Augusta Lynx saw two solid performances by players turn into Runners-Up honors for both Mike Wall and Sam Ftorek in ECHL Goaltender and Player of the Week balloting for the period ending Sunday, February 5.

Wall returned from the American Hockey League's Portland Pirates in time to stop 70 of 74 shots while posting a 2-0-0 record, 1.98 goals against average and a .946 save percentage as the Lynx took two of three games from the Victoria Salmon Kings this week. The 20-year-old rookie netminder appeared in three games with the Pirates on his most recent stint, recording a 1-0-1 mark to go with a 2.92 GAA and a .904 save percentage.

Ftorek, meanwhile, scored when it counted by tallying both game winners against Victoria. He also added four assists for a six-point week. Starting with three assists on Wednesday in Augusta's only loss of the week, Ftorek put together a three-game scoring streak to help the Lynx go 2-1-0.

Columbia's Jani Hurme was named Reebok Hockey ECHL Goaltender of the Week while Phoenix's Ben Knopp was named the In Glas Co ECHL Player of the Week.

Augusta will bookend the weekend by playing Charlotte at home Friday night at 7:35 pm and Sunday on the road at 4 pm. Saturday night the defending Kelly Cup Champion Trenton Titans come to town for a 7:35 pm duel, their only appearance of the year. Tickets are on sale now through the Lynx office at (706) 724-4ICE, on line at www.TicketMaster.com, and through all TicketMaster locations. Seats are $11, $14, and $15, with Comcast Cable subscribers receiving a discount - call 724-4ICE for more information or to order today!

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