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Published on December 12, 2005 under ECHL (ECHL)
Augusta Lynx News Release


Lynx This Week

Wednesday, December 14th vs. Florida - 7:05 pm

Promotions: The Stanley Cup!

The Stanley Cup makes a visit to the Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center on Wednesday night as the Lynx look for their first win this season over head coach Bob Ferguson's former charges the Florida Everblades. Florida currently leads the season series 2-0-1 after a 6-4 win over the Lynx this past Saturday night. Nicolas Corbeil's hat trick paced the offense for the Lynx, while Joel Stepp and Dan Sullivan each recorded a pair of assists in the contest.

Friday, December 16 @ South Carolina - 7:05 pm

The Lynx will take on the Stingrays for the fourth time this season and currently lead the season series 2-1-0. After falling behind 2-0 in the last meeting between the two teams, Augusta roared back with goals by Joe Pereira and Brian Passmore to push the game to a shootout, where Augusta outscored the Stingrays 3-0 for the win. Trevor Cunning made 22 saves for the win for the Lynx. Passmore leads all scorers in the season series with two goals and four points.

Saturday, December 17 vs. Charlotte - 7:05 pm

Fort Gordon Sponsor: NEXTEL

Promotions: Santa Claus is coming to town to visit all the good little girls and boys of the CSRA as the Lynx battle the Checkers on Saturday night. Bring a camera!

Charlotte and Augusta face each other for only the second time this season on Saturday night. The last meeting between the two teams came two days after Thanksgiving, a game in which the Lynx overcame a dilapidated roster thanks to two goals from David Maracle and an unassisted Joel Stepp marker for a 3-1 win. Jason Wolfe made 42 saves en route to ECHL Saver of the Week honors in that game.

Week In Review

Tuesday, December 6 - Augusta 1 @ Gwinnett 7

The Lynx scored just 59 seconds into the contest as Nicolas Corbeil gave the Lynx the lead, but from there Gwinnett took over, scoring seven unanswered goals for the win. Brad Schell, Pascal Pelletier, and Jeff Campbell each notched two goals in the win for Gwinnett.

Wednesday, December 7 - Augusta 5 vs. Pensacola 4 (OT)

Ryan Lang scored twice while BJ Gaustad and Nicolas Corbeil added three assists each in Augusta's 5-4 overtime win against Pensacola on Wednesday. Despite 39 saves from Jomar Cruz, the Ice Pilots could only manage the single point when Eric Lundberg's point shot beat Cruz five-hole for the win at 1:42 of the overtime session. Jason Wolfe made 19 saves to earn the win for the Lynx.

Friday, December 9 - Augusta 6 vs. Greenville 4

The Lynx notched their second straight win over Greenville on the strength of three point performances from Dan Sullivan (2-1-3), Nicolas Corbeil (1-2-3), and Joel Stepp (1-2-3). Mike Wall stopped 25 shots for the win. Vladimir Gusev, Cody Blanshan, and Matt Zultek scored for the Grrrowl.

How About Lunch, Stanley?

The Stanley Cup will be the guest of honor at an exclusive season ticket holder and sponsor luncheon at the Clubhouse this Wednesday from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Cost is $12.50 per person, and includes your choice of meat, vegetables, potato, dessert, and beverages. The RSVP deadline has been extended through noon on Tuesday via the Lynx office by calling (706) 724-4ICE. Also present will be Lynx head coach Bob Ferguson, and players including Sam Ftorek and Trevor Cunning. See you there!

Kyle Schultz Memorial Patches Now 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 and at the Behind the Bench Coach's Show at Wild Wing Café, starting Monday, November 21st.

Coach's Show This Monday

The Augusta Lynx Behind the Bench Coach's Show airs Monday night from the Wild Wing Café at 3035 Washington Rd. in Augusta. Broadcast live from 7-8 pm and hosted by the "Voice of the Lynx" Tom Callahan, this is your chance to ask or call in questions for Lynx head coach Bob Ferguson and various player guests throughout the season. If you can't make it there live, make sure you tune it in on your Home for Lynx Hockey, NEWSTALKSPORTS 1630, WRDW-AM.

Season Ticket & Group Packages

Season ticket packages are now on sale to all Lynx fans, starting as low as $340 per seat! Lower bowl seats are $440, while Preferred seats are $470.

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

Overall Record: 10-11-2

Special Teams

PP: 17-119 (14.3%) 21st

PK: 116-142 (81.7%) 15th

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+

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