Augusta Lynx call it quits

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AUGUSTA, Ga. – The ECHL announced that the Augusta Lynx have suspended operations, effective immediately and voluntarily relinquished their membership back to the League.

The move comes as a result of the Augusta ownership group being unable to continue to operate in 2008-09.

“We are very disappointed for our fans, league partners and the other member teams of the ECHL,” said ECHL Commissioner Brian McKenna. “The ECHL would like to thank the Lynx fans for all of their support.”

Augusta players will immediately become unrestricted free agents.

The league announced that the Augusta at Mississippi on Thursday and the Gwinnett at Charlotte games on Thursday have been canceled.

It was also announced that Gwinnett will play at Mississippi on Friday and Saturday while Charlotte will play at South Carolina on Saturday.

Other game changes have Gwinnett playing at Mississippi on Dec. 13 and Dec. 14 and traveling to Charlotte on Dec. 19 while South Carolina will play at Charlotte on Dec. 21.

The league said that work has begun on a revised version of the playing schedule which will be released as soon as possible.

Tuesday, Dec 2 at 10:08 PM Nikki Burkhart wrote ...

I've been going to games since I was five when they first started out. I am now fifteen and I can't believe this actually happend. The Augusta Lynx and hockey will always be apart of me. I hope one day it can come back.

Tuesday, Dec 2 at 9:50 PM Robert M. wrote ...

I am sorry that the Lynx are folding. Our Booster Club was going to visit your area and attend two hockey games the first of the year. I guess the city will loose more than a team.

Tuesday, Dec 2 at 9:50 PM Pam Wilkins wrote ...

I am very sad as Dan and Jan have worked very hard and have hearts much bigger than they are. My heart goes out to them and all Lynx fans.

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