Lynx This Week

February 26, 2006 - ECHL (ECHL)
Augusta Lynx News Release

Week In Review

Tuesday, February 21 - Augusta Lynx 5 @ Pensacola Ice Pilots 4

Thursday, February 23 - Augusta Lynx 4 @ Pensacola Ice Pilots 1

Augusta continued their domination of the Ice Pilots in the season series this week, skating out with a pair of wins in two road games Tuesday and Thursday. Augusta began the week by rallying from a two-goal deficit yet again to tie the game on goals from Dan Sullivan and Ryan Lang. Sam Ftorek and Brian Passmore tacked on markers to give Augusta a 4-3 lead before Shaun Landolt tied the game midway through the third period. With time winding down, Lynx defenseman Jeff Mason stepped up to play hero, beating David Cann over the shoulder after wheeling the Pensacola cage with 2:34 remaining for the game winner.

Thursday, the Lynx got to business quickly, putting the Ice Pilots in a 3-1 hole after two periods on goals by Dan Sullivan, Chris Leinweber, and Nicolas Corbeil. Sam Ftorek cemented the win with the lone goal of the third period as Augusta cruised to their fifth straight win. Jason Wolfe stopped 39 of 40 shots for his fifth straight win.

Saturday, February 25 - Augusta Lynx 3 @ South Carolina Stingrays 6

In a season series that featured ten meetings between two teams neck-and-neck for the fifth place playoff spot, it almost seemed fitting it should end 5-5-0, with the home team winning three times in their own building. Unfortunately for Augusta, they were on the road and were handed a 6-3 loss.

The Lynx scored first as Martin Lapointe one-timed a cross-ice pass from Nicolas Corbeil to open the scoring, but Charlotte came back to score five of the next six goals and take a 5-2 lead during the third period. Despite a late goal from Anthony Battaglia, Marty Clapton's late empty net marker sealed Augusta's fate in the loss.

What's Next

Saturday, March 4 @ Columbia Inferno - 7:30 pm

Columbia and Augusta will continue the season series with the Lynx only game of the weekend Saturday night. The Lynx lead the season series 4-2-0, having only played twice in Columbia where they are 1-1-0. Inferno center Brandon Nolan leads all scorers with eight points (2-6-8) in the season series, while Augusta's Dan Sullivan has four goals against the Inferno this season for the lead among active players. The Lynx have beaten Columbia with four different goaltenders this year: Seamus Kotyk, Mike Wall, Jason Wolfe, and Trevor Cunning.

Coach's Show Returns This Week

The Behind the Bench Coach's Show will return this Monday, February 27 at 7 pm. Broadcast live from the Wild Wing Café, 3035 Washington Rd., this is your chance to ask questions and hear the inside scoop on the Lynx from head coach Bob Ferguson and various player guests. The show will air Mondays from 7-8 pm on your Home for Lynx Hockey, NEWSTALKSPORTS 1630, and is also available on the internet via www.sportsjuice.com.

Kyle Schultz Memorial Patches Still Available

As a way to help commemorate the life of former Lynx radio voice Kyle Schultz, memorial patches will be available through the team office by contacting Bill Lesshafft at (706) 724-4423, x. 11. Patches are $5 each and all proceeds to go the education fund set up for Kyle's son Tanner. A limited number of 500 patches are available, and they will also be sold at Lynx games through the Nextel Direct Connect booth.

Grab A Group!

Group packages start with just 20 friends and family in your group, and discounts increase as you add more people! Contact a Lynx customer service representative at 724-4ICE for more information or to book your group today!

Overall Record: 24-26-4

6th Southern Division

Special Teams

PP: 41-284 (13.7%) 21st

PK: 57-285 (80.0%) 18th

Ticket Information - (706) 724-4ICE

Single Games

$11, $14, $15

Groups

$1 off 20-49

$2 off 50-99

$3 off 100-199

$4 off 200-499

$5 off 500+

ECHL Stories from February 26, 2006