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Lynx Sign Sarich

September 15, 2004 - ECHL (ECHL)
Augusta Lynx News Release


Inking one-half of the duo acquired from the Louisiana IceGators in late trade last season, the Augusta Lynx announced today they have agreed to terms with defenseman Rod Sarich.

Sarich, 23, joins the Lynx after splitting time between the IceGators and Blues FNL in Finland, where he skated with former NHLers such as Jan Caloun, Ladislav Kohn, and Juha Ylonen. While with Louisiana, the 6-3, 185 lb. blueliner notched five goals and 30 points in 55 games last season. Following the regular season, Sarich also nabbed a goal and an assist in nine playoff games with the IceGators. With Blues, the Bladworth, Saskatchewan native recorded an assist and 4 PIMs in 20 games.

"Sarich is a guy who immediately makes us better on defense," said Lynx Assistant Coach Chuck Weber. "He's got more of an offensive inclination back there, and we hope he can see some special teams time and chip in on the scoreboard as well as in our own end."

Selected in the fourth round, #109 overall, by the Florida Panthers in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft, Sarich played his entire junior career with the Calgary Hitmen of the Western Hockey League. In 251 career games, Sarich lit the lamp 18 times, totaling 114 points and 284 PIMs. His best season as a pro came in 2002-03 with Louisiana when he scored six goals and 32 points along with 69 PIMs.

Sarich brings to 17 the number of players heading to camp in Augusta this October. Matt Dzieduszycki, Steve Munn, Sean Connolly, Terry Marchant, Mark Scott, Jason Saal, Louis Goulet, Todd Bennett, Jarrett Thompson, Treavor Peterson, Lawne Snyder, Dean Jackson, Jeremy Symington, Josh St. Louis, Matt Schmidt, and Lou DiMasi round out the current complement of players. Full and partial season tickets are on sale now through the Lynx office by calling (706) 724-4423, or stopping by the office at 712 Telfair St. in downtown Augusta. Fans may also purchase season tickets on the team's web site at www.augustalynx.com. Full season seats start as low as $340 each! Inquire about the LYNX TEN PACK, or ask for information on the Small Business Plan. Welcome to THE YEAR OF THE FAN.



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