ECHL Charlotte Checkers

Big third period leads Grrrowl past Checkers

January 21, 2006 - ECHL (ECHL)
Charlotte Checkers News Release


CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Greenville Grrrowl defeated the Charlotte Checkers 3-2 in overtime Saturday night in front of 9,852 fans at St. Lawrence Homes Home Ice at Charlotte Bobcats Arena. The Grrrowl scored twice early in the third period to tie the game at 2-2, and Krys Barch scored the game-winner at the 2:08 mark of the overtime.

The Checkers scored quickly in the first and second periods as Walker McDonald scored at the 1:42 mark of the first and Brandon Cullen found the back of the net at the 2:40 mark of the second.

The Checkers were outshot 32-15 by the Grrrowl and 10-3 in the third period.

Greenville picked up their first goal of the night as Allan Sirois scored at the 2:43 mark of the third and Brock Radunske tied the game at the 6:27 mark.

Both of Greenville's goals came on the power play as it converted 2-of-10 advantages. Charlotte scored on its only shot attempt of five power play opportunities.

Cam Ellsworth picked up the win for the Grrrowl (24-11-1) while Chris Holt was the hard-luck loser for the Checkers (20-16-4).

Greenville, with 49 points, gains some cushion in the South Division over the Checkers with 44 points.

The Checkers will square off at home tomorrow against the South Carolina Stingrays at 3:00 pm. For more information, or tickets, call the Checkers Front Office at 704-342-4-ICE or visit www.gocheckers.com.

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