ECHL Charlotte Checkers

Charlotte Checkers Weekly

Published on October 20, 2008 under ECHL (ECHL)
Charlotte Checkers News Release


10/17/08

CHECKERS DROP SEASON OPENER TO EVERBLADES, 6-3

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Charlotte Checkers dropped the season opener against the Florida Everblades by a score of 6-3.

For full story, please visit: http://gocheckers.com/fullstory.php?id=960

10/18/08

CHECKERS FIND REDEMPTION IN FLORIDA, WIN 3-1

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Charlotte Checkers bounced back after a defeat the previous night to find redemption against the Florida Everblades by a 3-1 win.

For full story, please visit: http://gocheckers.com/fullstory.php?id=961

CHECKERS RECORD THIS SEASON

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CHECKERS NOTES

- Checkers forward Peter Tsimikalis started the season with a goal against Florida just 1:20 into the opening game.

- Rookie forward Matthew Ford scored two goals in his first professional hockey game against Florida on Saturday night.

- The Checkers play their first six games on the road before a home opener on Halloween Night Oct. 31 against the Augusta Lynx at 8:00 p.m.

GAMES THIS WEEK

- Friday, Oct. 24 @ Mississippi 8:30 p.m. EST

- Saturday, Oct. 25 @ Mississippi 8:30 p.m. EST

- Sunday, Oct. 26 @ Mississippi 6:00 p.m. EST

CHECKERS LEADERS

Goals: Tsimikalis/Ford (2)

Assists: Several players tied with 1

Points: Four players tied with 2

Plus/Minus: Three players tied with +1

PIM: Nightingale (10)

Wins: Jakaitis (1)

GAA: Jakaitis (1.00)

Save Pct.: Jakaitis (.972)




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