Pirates send Bembridge to Augusta while Lynx cut three

Published on October 17, 2006 under ECHL (ECHL)
Augusta Lynx News Release


Augusta, GA - The Augusta Lynx released three players from training camp while adding forward Garrett Bembridge, who was assigned by the American Hockey League's Portland Pirates.

Bembridge comes to Augusta after splitting last season between the ECHL's Idaho Steelheads and AHL's Pirates and Syracuse Crunch, scoring a total of 42 goals and 84 points between the two leagues. The 6-0, 180 lb. right wing also compiled 78 minutes in penalties. After seeing action in seven playoff games with Idaho last season in which he scored five goals and nine points, Bembridge headed to Portland for 17 post-season games, adding three goals and five points with 10 minutes in penalties.

Hailing from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, the 25-year-old Bembridge was drafted twice, the first in 1999 by the New York Rangers as the 137th overall pick in the fifth round, then by the Calgary Flames as the 207th selection in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft.

Augusta released forwards Matt Radoslovich and Gino Guyer as well as defenseman Will Bodine in anticipation of final cuts due Wednesday.

Season ticket holders may pick up their ticket books on Thursday, October 19 from 4-8 pm at the Jury Room Restaurant, located at 551 Greene Street in downtown Augusta. Light refreshments will be served as season ticket holders have a chance to meet players from this year's Lynx team during the event! Call (706) 724-4ICE for more information or to purchase your seats today.

The Lynx will open the 2006-07 regular season against the Inferno this Friday night, October 20 starting at 7:35 pm. Fireworks will ignite the night as the Pat Blanchard Band performs live, plus all fans attending the game will receive a magnetic schedule courtesy of Coleman Plumbing & Drains. Radio coverage begins one-half hour on before faceoff with the Classic Stucco and Stone Pre-Game show with Tom Callahan on NEWSTALKSPORTS 1630.

Tickets are on sale now through the Lynx office by calling (706) 724-4ICE, via all TicketMaster locations, and on line at www.TicketMaster.com. Seats are $18, $15, and $11, with discounts available for students, seniors, and military personnel.

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