ECHL Charlotte Checkers

Checkers Agree To Terms With Vinz

Published on August 1, 2007 under ECHL (ECHL)
Charlotte Checkers News Release


CHARLOTTE, N.C. - General manager and head coach of the Charlotte Checkers, Derek Wilkinson, announced today that last season's late edition, Shawn Vinz, has agreed to terms with the club.

The Rochester, Minn. native played in six regular season and five playoff games for the Checkers last year after the culmination of his collegiate career at the University of New Hampshire. During his career with the Wildcats, Vinz played 101 games collecting four goals, six assists for 10 points while amassing 75 penalty minutes. He said the transition between college and professional hockey was a smooth one because of his Checkers teammates, "The guys made me feel very comfortable. It was great to be out of school and playing in a terrific city like Charlotte. I am looking forward to coming back."

Wilkinson says that Vinz possesses the essential characteristics he is always on the lookout for in a player, "Shawn is a very intelligent and energetic player who was key to our late-season push last year."

Vinz will attend the Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League training camp.

The Checkers enter their 15th season of play as a member of the ECHL in October 2007. In the team's 14-year history, the Checkers have made the playoffs 10 times including three consecutive playoff appearances to date. The Checkers will enter their third season of play at St. Lawrence Homes Home Ice at Charlotte Bobcats Arena this fall. Season tickets are on sale now with full-season packages starting at just $399. The Checkers are accepting deposits on all ticket packages. For season ticket information, please call 704-342-4-ICE or visit www.gocheckers.com.

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