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November 19, 2003 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Charlotte Checkers News Release
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
11/12 THROUGH 11/18
Wed. 12 - HOME vs. SOUTH CAROLINA STINGRAYS - 7:30 p.m.
Fri. 14 - HOME vs. GREENVILLE GRRROWL - 7:30 p.m.
* home games shown in ALL CAPS
For the complete schedule visit the Schedule page on gocheckers.com. And don't forget to listen live to all road games live on Teamline thru gocheckers.com!
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CHECKERS PLAYER TRANSACTIONS
WHO WENT WHERE & WHEN?
11/14 - DELETE - Steve MacIntyre recalled to Hartford (AHL)
11/14 - ADD - Kengo Ito signed
11/15 - DELETE - Mike Wirll recalled to Hartford (AHL)
11/15 - ADD - Steve MacIntyre assigned from Hartford (AHL)
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WHAT CAN YOU WIN AT THE NEXT HOME GAME?
GAME NIGHT RAFFLES
Each home game during the 2003-2004 season the Checkers will hold a raffle of some sort to raise money for Checkmate Charities, the Checkers Charity Foundation. Here is a list of the raffle items for this week's home games:
GAME DATE - ITEM FOR RAFFLE 11/19 - Chad Wilchinski's road blue jersey from the 2002-2003 season. 11/21 - Brandon Cullen's road blue jersey from the 2002-2003 season.
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WET YOUR WHISTLE WEDNESDAY - TONIGHT!
$1 BEER AND SODA SPECIALS
Looking for something to do during the middle of the week without spending a fortune? We've got the answer for you! Come out to Cricket Arena and watch the Checkers take on some of the ECHL's finest while enjoying $1 beer and $1 soda specials. The fun starts when the doors open and lasts all night long! Keep your eye on the Promotions page to see what other things we have going on at the Checkers games!
The next Wet Your Whistle Wednesday is tonight as the Checkers faceoff against the Gwinnett Gladiators. This is the perfect game to get your friends to come out and see the fastest sports action in Charlotte without spending a fortune! Send this email to all of your friends using the "Send to a Friend" feature located at the bottom of this page. If you have enough people, be sure to call the Checkers office and ask about the Group Discount to save even more money!
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SCOUTING FOR FOOD NIGHT AT THE CHECKERS GAME
HELP THE SCOUTS COLLECT FOOD
Don't forget to bring a non-perishable food item to this Friday's game against the Greenville Grrrowl. The Checkers are partnering up with the Boy Scouts of America's Scouting for Food program and Loaves and Fishes in hopes of making many families' holidays better with a warm meal. Each person who brings in a food item will receive a voucher for a free ticket to the Tuesday, March 10th game against Louisiana.
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CHECKERS TO HAVE A TEDDY BEAR TOSS
BEARS WILL GO TO LOCAL CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
It's that time of year again! The Checkers will be holding their annual Teddy Bear Toss during the Friday November 28th game versus the South Carolina Stingrays. Please bring a new stuffed animal to the game and toss it on the ice after the Checkers score their first goal. The bears will be collected and donated to the children at Carolinas Medical Center. Don't forget, if you bring a new stuffed animal and donate it to the Checkers you will receive a voucher for a free ticket to the Tuesday, March 10th game against Louisiana.
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SEASON TICKET HOLDER EXCHANGE NIGHT COMING UP
DECEMBER 2, 2003 VS. GWINNETT
Attention Season Ticket Holders! Your first exchange night of the 2003-2004 season is fast approaching. On Tuesday, December 2nd Season Ticket Holders should bring their unused season tickets to the Cricket Arena Box Office and exchange them for tickets to that night's game versus the Gwinnett Gladiators. Be sure to checkout the Season Ticket Holders Only section of gocheckers.com for all the latest events.
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CHECKERS 2-FOR-TUESDAY
BUY ONE GET ONE FREE SPECIAL
Join the Checkers on Tuesday, December 2nd as we hold our first 2-for-Tuesday promotion. Each Tuesday night game during the 2003-2004 season will feature a different special 2-for-1 deal. On December 2nd we will offer 2-for-1 hotdogs. All of the concession stands at Cricket arena will honor this deal, so come hungry!
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ULTIMATE STOCKING STUFFER NOW ON SALE
INCLUDES 4-PACK OF TICKETS AND PUCK
The Checkers are proud to offer you the perfect gift for that person on your list that wants excitement! We have the Ultimate Stocking Stuffer, a 4-pack of tickets plus a Checkers puck all for just $50. Simply call the Checkers office to order yours today!
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TICKET PLANS STILL ON SALE
SEASON, MINI-PLANS AND GROUP
Season Tickets, Mini-Plans and Group tickets are still available. Don't hesitate to become part of the action! Call the Checkers Office today at 704-342-4-ICE or visit the Tickets page on gocheckers.com.
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