ECHL Charlotte Checkers

Checkers Bolster Blue Line With Two Additions

Published on August 25, 2008 under ECHL (ECHL)
Charlotte Checkers News Release


CHARLOTTE, N.C. - General manager and head coach of the Charlotte Checkers Derek Wilkinson announced today that the team has agreed to terms with defensemen Jared Nightingale and Julien Brouillette.

Nightingale returns for his second season with the Checkers after suiting up in 65 games for the team last season. During that time, he managed three goals, 11 assists for 14 points with a team-leading 196 penalty minutes. He received two call-ups to the American Hockey League dressing in two games for the Hartford Wolf Pack and five with the Chicago Wolves but didn't manage a point during those games. The 6-foot-3, 205 pound, Michigan State University product won a Kelly Cup Championship with the Idaho Steelheads in 2007 but didn't dress in the playoffs due to an injury.

"I had a great season and I really enjoyed being in the city of Charlotte," said Nightingale. "We have a terrific owner and coaching staff and I know we're putting together a pretty good team so, I can't wait to get back."

Brouillette, a 5-foot-11, 185 pound blueliner started his pro campaign last year with the Columbia Inferno. He appeared in 67 games while scoring six goals and 11 assists for 17 points with 55 penalty minutes. He added four assists in 13 playoff games. Brouillette spent four seasons in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League with the Chicoutimi Saguenees playing in 227 games garnering 27 goals and 96 assists for 123 points with 206 penalty minutes.

The Checkers are getting ready for their 16th season of play as a member of the ECHL. Opening night will take place on Halloween against the Augusta Lynx at a special 8 p.m. start. In the team's 15-year history, the Checkers have made the playoffs 11 times including four consecutive playoff appearances to date. The Checkers are entering their fourth season of play at Time Warner Cable Arena. Season tickets are on sale now with full-season packages starting at just $396. For season ticket information, please call 704-342-4-ICE or visit www.gocheckers.com.

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