Pair Of OT Games Mark Week

Published on February 16, 2004 under ECHL (ECHL)
Augusta Lynx News Release


Augusta went 1-1-1 this week, winning and losing games in overtime to take three out of six points on the weekend.

2/12 South Carolina 5 @ Augusta 4 The Lynx grabbed the lead in the game when Daisuke Obara scored his first goal for Augusta, and then Jonathan Gagnon scored twice to open the second period and put the Lynx ahead 3-1. South Carolina would tie the game at 3-3 before Louis Goulet notched his fourth point and first goal of the night to make it 4-3. A late rally by the Stingrays sent the game to OT, and Kevin Spiewack scored the winner for the Stingrays in a 5-4 victory.

2/13 Greensboro 5 @ Augusta 2

Mike Bayrack scored to give Greensboro an early lead, but Louis Goulet and Jarrett Thompson scored consecutively to put the Lynx up 2-1 at the end of the first period. From there, however, the Generals would marshal four unanswered goals for a 5-2 win. Daniel Berthiaume stopped 51 shots in the win for the Generals, as the Lynx put a team season high 53 shots on net. Jason Saal took the loss in net for Augusta, giving up four goals on 24 shots faced.

2/14 Augusta 2 @ Greenville 1 (OT)

The Lynx jumped on the board just 27 seconds into the game as Terry Marchant put the team up 1-0, but Greenville evened the game halfway through the third period to send things to overtime. In the extra frame, Brad Fraser threw a puck in front of the Grrrowl net, and it deflected in off Marchant for his second goal of the night, and the Lynx's first win in OT this season. Gregg Naumenko stopped 36 shots for the win, while Michel Robinson turned aside 43 for the Grrrowl.

Lynx Notes

* Terry Marchant's 12 shots on goal ties a Lynx record for shots in a game, set by Darren Colbourne on 2/20/99 in a 4-3 loss to the Birmingham Bulls.

* Jonathan Gagnon's twelve game point scoring streak came to an end this Saturday against the Grrrowl. Over that stretch he had 11 goals and 19 points, the longest point streak of the year for a Lynx player.

* Daisuke Obara scored his first goal in a Lynx uniform on Thursday against South Carolina.

* Augusta's 2-1 win over Greenville was the team's first overtime win this year in four OT decisions (shootouts notwithstanding).

* Augusta's 53 shots on goal was a team season high against Greensboro on Friday, a 5-2 loss.

Great Skate Debate

The Augusta Lynx would like to thank all the fans who showed up for the Great Skate Debate this past Tuesday at the Augusta Ice Sports Center. For those who were unable to attend, a complete transcript of the town hall portion of the proceedings is available on line at www.augustalynx.com .

Coach's Show Lineup

This week's Behind the Bench Coach's Show will feature forwards Sean O'Connor and Brandon Doria. The Coach's Show is broadcast live from Cadillac's Fine Food and Spirits every Monday night at 7 pm on EAGLE 102.3 FM. Cadillac's is located in Le Pavilion Plaza on Washington Road in Augusta. Come check out the show!

Promotionally Speaking

The Lynx have more fun lined up for this weekend for fans!

February 20th Augusta takes on Florida on Smoky Bear night, with the first 500 kids through the door receiving a Smoky Bear T-shirt, and it's also Kidsville Family Pack Night. For $40 a family of four can get four second level seats, four Cokes, four hot dogs, and a gift puck from the Lynx. Extra people in the group are just an extra $10, but you must order your packages through the Lynx offices at (706) 724-4423.

February 21st Augusta battles Columbia on Petsch Respiratory Services Seat Cushion Night! The first 2,000 fans in the door will get a free seat cushion, and everyone in attendance has a chance to catch an SRP Federal Credit Union T-Shirt with a $50 bill rolled up inside! Every shirt shot out that night will be a $50 Money Shirt!

Coming Up

The Lynx play three games in three nights at home this week, starting on Thursday against the Florence Pride at 7:05 pm, followed by a 7:35 pm Friday appearance by the Florida Everblades. To round out the weekend, Saturday sees the Columbia Inferno in town for a 7:35 pm duel with the Border Cup at stake! All games will be broadcast live on EAGLE 102 FM, or on the web at www.augustalynx.com .

Ticket Information

Seats may be purchased through the Augusta Richmond County Civic Center Box Office, or through all TicketMaster locations, on line at www.TicketMaster.com , or charge by phone at (706) 828-7700. Seats are $8, $10, $12, and $13 with discounts available for seniors, students, and military personnel.

UP NEXT:

2/19 vs. FLO 7:05

2/20 vs. FLA 7:35

2/21 vs. CBA 7:35

IN REVIEW:

2/12 AUG 4 - SC 5 (OT)

2/13 AUG 2 - GBO 5

2/14 AUG 2 - GRV 1 (OT)

Single seats may be purchased through all TicketMaster locations, on line at www.TicketMaster.com , or charge by phone at (706) 828-7700.

20-25-5 (45pts.; 6th Place - Central Div., Western Conf.)

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