Lynx Puzzle Wildcatters in 2-0 Shut out
Published on March 17, 2007 under ECHL (ECHL)
Texas Wildcatters News Release
Beaumont, TX - Rookie goaltender Dave McKee made 42 saves for his first professional shut out as the Augusta Lynx shut out the Wildcatters (36-20-9) 2-0 in front of 2,118 at Ford Arena. McKee was strong all night in net as he earned his 27th win of the season, blanking the âCatters.
Garrett Bembridge and Greg Watson scored the goals for Augusta. Bembridge's came 6:29 into the game on the power play from Sean Blanchard and Shane Hynes. Then in the second period, Greg Watson scored his 11th of the season from Blanchard and Joe Pereira. That's all the Lynx would need as they held on for the 2-0 win.
Matt Yeats made 32 saves in the loss for the Wildcatters. Augusta went 1 for 4 on the power play while the Wildcatters went 0 for 6. Texas finished the season series against Augusta 3-2-2. There is now a three way tie for first place in the South Division as the Wildcatters, Florida and Gwinnett all have 81 points. Florida faces off at Gwinnett tomorrow. The âCatters return to action on Friday night at Ford Arena against Gwinnett.
The Texas Wildcatters are the ECHL affiliate for the AHL's Houston Aeros. The next Wildcatters home game is on Friday, March 23 vs. Gwinnett. Don't miss any hard-hitting Wildcatters hockey action. Wildcatters' 2007-08 season tickets are now on sale. They start at just $9 per game and feature numerous benefits including free parking and discounted merchandise. It's not too late to bring out your group to see exciting Wildcatters hockey. Group Tickets and Flex Ticket Packages are available by calling (409) 951-5500. For single game tickets stop by the Ford Park Box Office, call (409) 833-7747 or log on to ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit the Wildcatters online at www.wildcattershockey.com.
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