Charlotte Clinches Playoffs with Columbia Loss
March 25, 2006 - ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Florida Everblades used two third-period goals to beat the Charlotte Checkers 3-1 Saturday night in front of 9,109 fans at St. Lawrence Homes Home Ice at Charlotte Bobcats Arena. Kevin Bergin lead the Everblades with a hand in each goal for Florida.
Brandon Cullen scored the loan goal for the Checkers opening the scoring in the game at the 11:54 mark of the second period. Florida scored just before the end of the second period to tie the game at 1-1 with a goal from Phil Aucoin.
Florida scored the game winner as Daniel Sisca found the back of the net at the 6:19 mark of the third period and Bergin added the third goal at the 13:23 mark.
Florida outshot Charlotte 44 to 22 and scored 1-of-9 power play chances while the Checkers scored on 1-of-6. Phil Osear stopped 21 shots and picked up the win while Chris Holt took the loss making 38 saves.
The Checkers did clinch a spot in the Kelly Cup Playoffs as Augusta defeated Columbia 6-2. The Checkers will be back in action Thursday as they close out their regular season home schedule against South Carolina at 7:00 pm. Playoff tickets are on sale now and can be purchase by calling the Checkers front office at (704) 342-4-ICE.
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