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Published on March 19, 2007 under ECHL (ECHL)
Augusta Lynx News Release


Week In Review

Friday, March 16

Augusta 4 @ Texas 6

A back and forth offensive contest ended in favor of the Wildcatters as Ben Thomson recorded a hat trick in his first game with the team and Daniel Sparre and Olivier Proulx each chipped in three assists. Four different Lynx scored in the game, with Louis Goulet and Garrett Bembridge each notching a goal and an assist.

Saturday, March 17

Augusta 2 @ Texas 0

Dave McKee made 42 stops for his first professional shutout in a 2-0 win over the Wildcatters Saturday. The victory is McKee's 27th of the year, tying the Lynx record for wins in a season. Garrett Bembridge scored the game winner and Greg Watson added the insurance for the Lynx.

Milestones

- Dave McKee has tied the Lynx team record for victories in a season with 27, shared with Judd Lambert who set the mark in 1999-2000.

- McKee earned his first pro shutout with 42 saves against Texas on Saturday night.

- Ken Scuderi has set career highs in goals (3), assists (16), and points (19) this season.

- Louis Goulet is 13 points short of 350 for his pro career.

- Brian Passmore needs seven more points for 150 in his career.

- J.B. Bittner has set career highs for goals (18), assists (24), and points (42) this season.

- Sean Blanchard (14 goals, 47 points) needs three goals and four points to set a career highs in those categories.

- Greg Watson has also set pro career highs for goals (11), assists (24), and points (35) this year.

Upcoming Promotions

Thursday, March 22 vs South Carolina Stingrays

Metro Spirit Thirsty Thursday

USC-Aiken Night

Performances by Irish Dancers and the Figure Skating Club of Augusta

Friday, March 23 vs Charlotte Checkers

Goodwill Donation Drive Night

Champion Night

Season Ticket Renewals

Season ticket renewals are going on right now at the Augusta Lynx office, 551 Greene Street in downtown Augusta. This year full season ticket holders will be entered into a monthly drawing for great prizes such as free health club memberships at the Family Y or Omni, a family membership for a year at Jones Creek, dinner out for a year, car washes for a year, and more! Season ticket holders also have a VIP entrance, a discount on Lynx Den buffet dinners, exclusive gifts, ticket exchange plan, 10% off merchandise at the games, and more.

A deposit of $50 per seat is due prior to June 1 to ensure your seats for 2007-08. Seats must be paid in full by October 1, 2007. Early bird pricing, which means tickets paid in full before April 18, are $468 for Preferred Seats, $432 for Lower Bowl, and $324 for Mezzanine seats. Regular price will be $540 for Preferred, $504 for Lower Bowl, and $396 for Mezzanine.

Please call (706) 724-4ICE for more information or to renew your seats today!

Lynx Radio Hour On The Air!

This week on the Augusta Lynx Radio Hour join Tom Callahan and Scott Skadan with Lynx head coach Bob Ferguson and various player guests at Indigo Joe's, 3730 Wheeler Road from 7-8 pm. Come down and join our live audience and grab a delicious Black and Blue Burger with a free non-alcoholic beverage! The Lynx Radio Hour airs live on NEWSTALKSPORTS 1630 every Monday night.

Season Ticket Holder Gifts

Season ticket holders who have not picked up their gifts may do so at the Lynx office at 551 Greene Street during regular business hours. The office is open Monday - Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. Please bring a valid form of picture ID to claim your gifts.

Lynx Den Menu

With five home games remaining on the 2006-07 regular season schedule, the Augusta Lynx would like to remind fans to stop and check out the Lynx Den for dinner prior to faceoff. Prices are $7 for season ticket holders, and $9 for non-season ticket holders. Doors open for STH one and a half hours before game time, and one hour prior to faceoff for non season ticket holders. Beverages are offered at $1 off concession prices in the Lynx den, and a kid's plate is available for $4.

03/22/07

Chicken Cordon Bleu

Green Beans

Yams

03/23/07

Talapia

Rice & Gravy

Prince William Cut Vegetables

03/28/07

Lasagna

Broccoli & Cheese

Cut Corn

03/30/07

Catfish/Shrimp & Grits

Macaroni & Cheese

Mixed Vegetables

03/31/07

Baby Back Ribs

Baked Beans

Corn on the Cob

Follow The Lynx on the Road with the ALBC!

The Augusta Lynx Booster Club is making two more trips to see the team on the road this season. It's not too late to check out the action from the road! On Sunday, April 1 the Lynx head to Charlotte to battle the Checkers at 4 pm. Cost for the trip is $50 which includes transportation up and back, game ticket, and a snack.

The Florida trip has been scaled back to van transportation if fans are interested, with cost down to $200 per person. Price includes van rental, two nights hotel, two game tickets, and continental breakfast for the April 6 and 7 games against the Florida Everblades. For more information contact Ron Russell at bus.trips@al-bc.org, or marsronald@comcast.net.

Ticket Information

Single seats may be purchased through the Lynx office at 551 Greene Street by calling (706) 724-4ICE or via all TicketMaster locations and on line at www.TicketMaster.com. Tickets are $18, $15, and $11, with discounts available for students, seniors, and military personnel. Fans may also still purchase full and partial season ticket plans by calling the office and speaking to a Lynx ticket representative.

Last Week: 1-1-0

3/16 AUG 4 @ TEX 6

3/17 AUG 2 @ TEX 0

This Week:

Thurs. 3/22 AUG vs. SC

Fri. 3/23 AUG vs. CHR

Sat. 3/24 AUG @ PEN

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