Checkers can't contain Inferno, lose 6-3
January 26, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Charlotte Checkers News Release
Columbia, S.C. - The Checkers started their six game road swing with a loss to the Columbia Inferno by a score of 6-3.
The Inferno would strike first after a Daniel Sparre took the puck that deflected wide of Checkers netminder, Mike Ayers and buried it past the sprawling goaltender at 7:43 putting Columbia up, 1-0. The Checkers would answer back on the power play. Kenton Smith carried the puck up the right wing boards and put it on the stick of Jeff Kyrzakos who buried a one-time behind Inferno goalie, Jeff Jakaitis at 11:37 tying the contest at 1-1. Columbia would recapture a one goal advantage after Steve McJannet's shot rolled over the shoulder of Ayers and just past the goalie-line with only 44 seconds left in the period. This put Columbia ahead 2-1 after the first period.
The Inferno would increase their lead by a goal after Jeff Miles scored on a breakaway by sliding the puck between the legs of Ayers at 13:26.
During the final period, the Checkers would get within a goal after Kyrzakos fed a speeding Dallas Steward for a breakaway chance. Steward deeked around Jakaitis and flipped the puck over the prone goaltender at 4:13. This brought the game to a 3-2 Inferno advantage. Columbia wouldn't have to wait long to recapture a two goal lead. A wrist shot by Owen Fussey at 4:59 handcuffed Ayers and put Columbia up, 4-2. Later, a point shot by Jared Nightingale deflected off an Inferno defenseman and past Jakaitis at 8:42 bringing Charlotte within one goal again however; the Inferno wouldn't allow the Checkers to get back within a goal. Columbia would get goals from Todd Perry and Peter Tsimikals.
The Checkers are in their 15th season of play as a member of the ECHL. Their next home game takes place on Feb. 7 against the South Carolina Stingrays. In the team's 14-year history, the Checkers have made the playoffs 10 times including three consecutive playoff appearances to date. The Checkers are in their third season of play at St. Lawrence Homes Home Ice at Charlotte Bobcats Arena. Season tickets are on sale now with full-season packages starting at just $175. For season ticket information, please call 704-342-4-ICE or visit www.gocheckers.com.
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