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Published on January 16, 2006 under ECHL (ECHL)
Augusta Lynx News Release


Lynx This Week

Friday, January 20 @ South Carolina - 7:05 pm

Augusta and South Carolina end a series of five games against each other in nine contests with Friday's matchup in North Charleston. The Lynx are 5-3-0 against the Stingrays this season, and 2-1-0 on the road in the season series. Evan Schwabe's nine points (3-6-9) leads both teams in scoring on the season series and South Carolina's penalty kill has held the Lynx to just three goals on 42 chances (7.1%).

Saturday, January 21 @ Florida - 7:30 pm

Augusta and Florida renew their rivalry for the final time in Estero this season, where the Lynx have only managed one of a possible six points against the American Conference's best home team with a mark of 13-2-2. The clubs will meet three more times in Augusta following this weekend's match.

Week In Review

Friday, January 13 - Augusta 3 vs. South Carolina 2 (SOW)

Augusta posted a 3-2 shootout win over the Stingrays in which Brian Passmore provided a 1-0 lead, but the Stingrays jumped ahead 2-1 in the third period. There, Joe Pereira would notch a late power play goal to tie the game, allowing the Lynx to take the game in a shootout. Jason Wolfe stopped 30 shots through overtime and four of five for the win in the shootout.

Saturday, January 14 - Augusta 1 vs. Greenville 4 Ryan Lang scored the only goal of the game for the Lynx as Greenville jumped out to a 4-0 lead it never relinquished. John Marks won his 441st game as he broke John Brophy's all-time record by appearing behind the bench in his 879th game as an ECHL head coach. Mike Morrison stopped 26 shots while the Grrrowl found goals from four different players in the win.

Coach's Show Tonight!

The Behind the Bench Coach's Show will air live tonight from the Wild Wing Café starting at 7 pm. Broadcast on NEWSTALKSPORTS 1630 as well as on the web via www.sportsjuice.com, it's your chance to call in with questions or check out the team in person every Monday night!

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: 16-19-3

6th Southern Division

Special Teams

PP: 24-196 (12.2%) 23rd

PK: 169-209 (80.9%) 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+

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