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January 9, 2006 - ECHL (ECHL)
Augusta Lynx News Release


Lynx This Week

Friday, January 13 vs. South Carolina - 7:35 pm

Promotions: First Command Financial Bank Shot; Vacations to Remember contest winners selected; Richmond County School Night; HOOTERS WING OFF!

Augusta takes on South Carolina for the fourth time in the last seven games to open the weekend at home. New 7:35 pm start times for games from Monday to Saturday kick in starting tonight! Augusta will be shooting to increase their 4-3-0 lead in the season series, with both teams battling a total of 10 times this year.

Saturday, January 14 vs. Greenville - 7:05 pm

Promotions: College Night; 1,000 pair of Thunderstix courtesy of First Command Financial; Richmond County School Night

Augusta's Joel Stepp and Greenville's Les Haggett lead the season series in scoring with two goals and six points as the teams lock horns for the fourth time this season. Augusta is just 1-3-0 against the Grrrowl this year, but are operating at a 27.3% power play clip (6-for-22) against Greenville. The Grrrowl are also an impressive 28.6% on the power play against the Lynx as well this year.

Week In Review

Monday, January 2nd - Augusta 2 @ Charlotte 3 SOL

The Augusta Lynx locked horns with the Charlotte Checkers in a rare Monday game on January 2, a 3-2 Checkers shootout win. Augusta grabbed the lead with a pair of goals from Brian Passmore and Ryan Lang in the first period, but Charlotte chipped away at the lead with a goal each in the second and third periods to force overtime. With no scoring in OT, the teams went four rounds in the shootout where Charlotte prevailed 2-0 to nab the two points, leaving Augusta with the single.

Friday, January 5th - Augusta 7 vs. Charlotte 3

Ryan Lang led the charge offensively with a goal and three assists while Joe Pereira scored twice and added a helper in Augusta's 7-3 trouncing of Charlotte Friday night. Brian Passmore scored a goal and added two assists while Joel Perrault recorded a goal and an assist in the win for the Lynx.

Saturday, January 6th - Augusta 3 vs. South Carolina 6

South Carolina defeated the Lynx on Saturday night with a 6-3 win courtesy of Evan Schwabe's two goals and four points on the night. Maxime Daigneault recorded 22 saves for the win. Joel Perrault scored twice in the loss for Augusta.

Sunday, January 7th - Augusta 5 vs. Gwinnett 2

Doug Wright scored twice for the Lynx while Chris Leinweber tallied the game winner in Augusta's 5-2 win over Gwinnett on Sunday afternoon. Joel Perrault recorded his third consecutive multiple-point game for the Lynx with a goal and an assist, while Jason Wolfe made 35 saves for the win.

Behind the Bench Coach's Show Returns!

The Behind the Bench Coach's Show returns live from the Wild Wing Café tonight, starting at 7 pm. Broadcast on NEWSTALKSPORTS 1630 as well as on the web via www.sportsjuice.com, the show picks up after a hiatus for the holiday season. 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.

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: 15-18-3

6th Southern Division

Special Teams

PP: 23-187 (12.3%) 24th

PK: 167-200 (81.5%) 16th

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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