THE PUCK DROPS HERE

WHO: Augusta Lynx vs. Mississippi Sea Wolves

WHERE: James Brown Arena

TIME: 7:30 p.m.

BEFORE THE GAME

ADMISSION: Tickets start at $12 and are available at the box office or by calling (706) 724-4423.

PARKING: Two lots are on either side of James Brown Arena, and rates are $5 this season.

PREGAME HIGHLIGHTS: Warm-ups have been shortened to 16 minutes by the ECHL this year, but fans who arrive early have a chance to see Tampa Bay Lightning prospect Riku Helenius in goal for a portion of the pregame warm-ups.

INSIDE THE GAME

THE NEW LOOK: The Lynx will wear their new red, white and blue jerseys for the first time.

ON THE ICE: Captain Aaron Slattengren (No. 19) and assistant captains Chris Brooks (No. 15) and Tim Branham (No. 14) are the players to watch.

OFF THE ICE: The Lynx will give away a $4,000 Breitling watch and a Windsor Jewelers shopping spree. Fans who parked in the James Brown Arena lots will have a chance to win $100.

AFTER THE GAME

The Lynx will hit the road for a three-week, seven-game road trip. They will return to James Brown Arena for a Nov. 7 game against the Charlotte Checkers.

-- Billy Byler