Checkers Clomp Lynx, Win 4-1
Published on December 27, 2007 under ECHL (ECHL)
Charlotte Checkers News Release
Charlotte, N.C. - The Charlotte Checkers scored two third period goals to ensure a 4-1 victory over the Augusta Lynx.
In the first period, the Checkers got on the board when a Dusty Jamieson shot beat Lynx goalie, JP Levasseur at 7:00 of the first period.
In the middle frame, Mike Bayrack received a great pass from Jordan Owens and blasted the puck short-side on Levasseur and scored for Charlotte putting the Checkers up 2-0.
During the final period, the Lynx would get on the scoreboard after a scrum in the crease ended with Adrian Veideman tallying a goal at 6:47 cutting the Checkers lead to 2-1. Charlotte would answer back after Chris Capraro found a loose puck in the crease and knocked it home at 15:26 recapturing the Checkers two goal lead. Bruce Graham would add an empty netter as the Checkers skated away with a 4-1 victory.
Notes: Mike Ayers turned aside 31 of 32 shots while Levasseur stopped 26 of 29...Neither team could net a power play goal. The Checkers had six attempts and the Lynx had three.
The Checkers are in their 15th season of play as a member of the ECHL. Their next home game takes place on Dec. 29 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 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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