NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, CFL stats



Charlotte Checkers

Checkers Bounce Back, Defeat Lynx

October 23, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Charlotte Checkers News Release


CHARLOTTE, NC. - The Charlotte Checkers were looking to rebound after a loss on Saturday but standing in their way were the Augusta Lynx.

In the first period, the Checkers got on the board with a power play goal from Dusty Jamieson at 4:53 beating Lynx netminder, Nathan Marsters. Later, Chris Capraro scored a highlight-reel goal when he toe-dragged the puck around a Lynx defender then slipped the puck between the legs of Marsters on the ensuing breakaway giving his team a 2-0 lead at 18:44.

After going scoreless for 17:00 of the second period, Checkers forward, Ryan Murphy slammed one home as he cut inside the crease and put the puck behind Marsters for the 3-0 advantage.

The final frame would again be dominated by Charlotte and the scoring would continue. The power play went to work again on a 5 on 3 advantage when Bruce Graham fired a one-timer that beat Augusta again at 4:13. The Lynx would finally manage to get one by goaltender Matt Zaba at 7:19 when Aaron Slattengren found a loose puck in front and banged it home. But, it wasn't enough to mount a comeback and the Checkers would add one more goal from Mike Ouellette ending the night with a 5-1 victory.

Notes: Zaba turned aside 29 of 30 shots for his first professional victory...Martsters stopped 23 of 28...Checkers power play tailed two goals on six tries while Augusta couldn't manage any on their five chances...The Checkers next home game takes place on Nov. 7 against South Carolina.

The Checkers are in their 15th season of play as a member of the ECHL 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.

Check out the Charlotte Checkers Statistics

• Discuss this story on the ECHL message board...

ECHL Stories from October 23, 2007


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

Other Recent Charlotte Checkers Stories



Sports Statistics from the Stats Crew
OurSports Central