Lynx Set New Mark For Consecutive Home Wins

Published on March 14, 2005 under ECHL (ECHL)
Augusta Lynx News Release


Augusta rebounded from a Friday road loss to South Carolina by defeating Greenville Saturday and Texas Sunday at home to run their consecutive home winning streak to a team-record eight games.

The week started with the Lynx in Charleston to take on the South Carolina Stingrays. Unfortunately for Augusta, they would fall behind 2-0 in the first period on goals by Nate Kiser and Matt W. Reid and never recover. Marty Clapton's power play goal made it 3-0 at 9:04 of the third period before Louis Goulet's late man advantage marker for the Lynx managed a 3-1 final. Jason Saal took the loss with 30 saves.

Saturday night the Lynx returned home and jumped back in the win column 4-2 over Greenville. Sean Connolly and Ken Magowan started things off with a pair of power play goals, followed by Brian Passmore's eventual game winner at 11:42 of the second period. Greenville scored twice in the latter part of the middle frame for a 3-2 deficit at the intermission, but Dan Sullivan's power play goal in the third period provided the insurance for Augusta. Matus Kostur turned aside 34 Grrrowl shots to earn the win for the Lynx, as Augusta's top-rated home power play unit went 3-for-6 on the night.

Sunday afternoon the Lynx welcomed the Texas Wildcatters to town for the first time in team history. Augusta grabbed a 1-0 lead on Matt Dzieduszycki's first goal of the night at 6:23 of the opening frame. Matus Kostur fed the puck quickly up the wing to Jamie Johnson while Texas was in a line change, and Johnson found Dzieduszycki for the goal. Eric Sonnenberg would eventually even the game at 1-1 in the third period, but the Lynx followed with a shorthanded marker from Dzieduszycki, and a late goal from Eric Johansson for the 3-1 win. Kostur not only picked up an assist but the win with 35 saves, and the Lynx set a new franchise mark for consecutive home wins with their eighth straight victory.

What's Next

Tuesday, March 15th vs. Texas

Texas and Augusta square off in the sixth and final meeting between the two teams on Tuesday at 7:05 pm. After a 3-1 decision that went to the Lynx on Sunday, the Wildcatters will take their Georgia bow in only their second appearance at the Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center in franchise history. Matt Dzieduszycki's two goal, one assist performance paced the Lynx to the win on Sunday.

Friday, March 18th and Saturday, March 19th vs. Pensacola

The ECHL-leading Pensacola Ice Pilots come in for a weekend set Friday and Saturday night against the Lynx. Both games face off at 7:35 pm at the Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center. Pensacola sits 3-0-1 against the Lynx this year, with Tyler Beechey leading all point getters with a goal and six assists in the season series. Aaron Phillips' two power play goals and five total goals also lead both teams.

Lynx In The Community

· Wednesday, March 16th – Pizza Party at Blue Ridge Elementary School; Louie the Lynx and players to attend!

· Friday, March 18th – Louie and the Frozen Tundra at Hephzibah High School

Giveaways All Weekend!

Fans Strike Back Night will take place on Friday night, and is filled with fun for fans of all ages! It all kicks off at 4 pm with a youth clinic outside the ARCCC, followed by a Lynx pre-game party starting at 5 pm! Anyone wearing any hockey paraphernalia gets a free ticket to a Masters Week Lynx game, plus anyone wearing Lynx gear can get a souvenir puck for a buck! Also Friday kicks off the Dodge/Lynx Team Photo Sales Event, during which fans can get a free 2004-05 Lynx Team Photo just for checking out the new Dodge lineup for 2005 in the Lynx Den!

Then, following Saturday's game, players will be on hand to sign autographs after the contest in the Lynx Den, and Hemi Hammers will be given out to fans in attendance.

Team Leaders

Goals – Jamie Johnson (20)

Assists – Jamie Johnson (46)

Points – Jamie Johnson (66)

PIMs – Regan Darby (184)

Plus/Minus – Joe Markusen (+3)

PP Goals – Todd Bennett (9)

SH Goals – Matt Dzieduszycki (5)

GWG – Jamie Johnson (5)

Wins – Jason Saal (17)

GAA – Jason Saal (2.68)

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, Monday, March 14th from Wild Wing Café, 3035 Washington Rd. in Augusta. You can call in your questions live on the air at (706) 863-4047, or #1630 on your Alltel wireless phone – the call is free. Tune in live every week on your Home for Lynx Hockey, NEWSTALKSPORTS 1630!

Ticket Information

Augusta's next home game will be on Tuesday, March 15th against the Texas Wildcatters at 7:05 pm, followed by a pair of games against Pensacola Friday and Saturday. 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.

Record – 24-28-7 (55 points, 10th Eastern Conference)

Week In Review:

3/11 @ SC – 3-1 loss Louis Goulet – PP goal

3/12 vs. GRV – 4-2 win Brian Passmore – GWG; Kostur 34 saves

3/13 vs. TEX – 3-1 win Matt Dzieduszycki – two goals (SH, GWG), assist

Upcoming Opponents:

Mar. 15th vs. TEX – 7:05 pm 6:35 pm WRDW-AM 1630, www.augustalynx.com

Mar. 18th vs. PEN – 7:35 pm 7:05 pm WRDW-AM 1630, www.augustalynx.com

Mar. 19th vs. PEN – 7:35 pm 7:05 pm WRDW-AM 1630, www.augustalynx.com

All Games Broadcast Live through www.augustalynx.com!

Next Coach's Show: Wild Wing Café – Monday, March 14th @ 7 pm – WRDW-AM 1630

Ticket Information:

(706) 724-4ICE Full, Partial Season Tickets – Single Game Seats – Group Outings (706) 724-4ICE

Preferred Level - $14; Lower Level - $13; Mezzanine $10

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