
Charlotte Checkers Weekly
February 11, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Charlotte Checkers News Release
2/10/08
CHECKERS SHOT DOWN BY ICE PILOTS, LOSE 2-1
Charlotte, N.C. - A day after the Checkers defeated Pensacola, the Ice Pilots would return the favor beating Charlotte, 2-1.
For full story, please visit: http://www.gocheckers.com/fullstory.php?id=837
2/9/08
CHECKERS DISMANTLE ICE PILOTS, WIN 4-0
Charlotte, N.C. - Mike Ayers supplied the shut out and Lee Falardeau scored two goals in his return to the line up as the Charlotte Checkers defeated the Pensacola Ice Pilots, 4-0.
For full story, please visit: http://www.gocheckers.com/fullstory.php?id=836
2/7/08
CHECKERS DROWN STINGRAYS, WIN 5-1
Charlotte, N.C. - Head coach and general manager of the Charlotte Checkers, Derek Wilkinson needed one more victory to have sole possession of second place in wins for a Checkers head coach-he would get that tonight as his team defeated the South Carolina Stingrays by a score of 5-1 giving Wilkinson his 147th win.
For full story, please visit: http://www.gocheckers.com/fullstory.php?id=833
2/5/08
CHECKERS COMEBACK THWARTED IN OVERTIME BY STINGRAYS, LOSE 3-2
Charleston, S.C. - The Checkers had a valiant third period comeback washed away as they surrendered the game winning goal in overtime to the South Carolina Stingrays by a score of 3-2.
For full story, please visit: http://www.gocheckers.com/fullstory.php?id=832
CHECKERS RECORD THIS SEASON
22-19-1-4
CHECKERS NOTES
- Jeff Kyrzakos leads the Checkers in points with 35 (14g, 21a)
- The Checkers broke their all-time attendance record on Feb. 9 seating 11.246 fans during the game against the Pensacola Ice Pilots
- Mike Bayrack and Mark Lee each have 12 points (6g, 6a) in six games during the month of February
GAMES THIS WEEK
- Tuesday, Feb. 12 vs. Wheeling 7:00 p.m.
- Friday, Feb 15 @ Florida 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, Feb 16 @ Florida 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday, Feb 17 @ Florida 4:00 p.m.
CHECKERS LEADERS
Goals: Capraro, Chris (17)
Assists: Kyrzakos, Jeff (21)
Points: Kyrzakos, Jeff (35)
Plus/Minus: Smith, Kenton (+8)
PIM: Nightingale, Jared (124)
Wins: Holt, Chris (7)
GAA: Holt, Chris (2.45)
Save Pct.: Holt, Chris (.925)
*current players
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- Sea Wolves Weekly - Mississippi Sea Wolves
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