ECHL Charlotte Checkers

Checkers dump Ice Pilots, 6-0

January 10, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Charlotte Checkers News Release


Charlotte, N.C. - The Charlotte Checkers started a six game home-stand in fine fashion defeating the Pensacola Ice Pilots, 6-0.

The Checkers got off to a great start after defenseman, Jared Nightingale fired a shot on goaltender, Cam Ellsworth and the rebound hit the body of Ryan Murphy and bounced in the net at 1:31 to give Charlotte a 1-0 lead. Later, it was Chris Capraro scoring on the power play after one-timing a cross ice pass from Mike Bayrack into the net at 7:28. The Checkers would go ahead 3-0 shorthanded when a shot from the right wing by Murphy was stopped by Ellsworth but the rebound was slammed in by Dusty Jamieson at 12:27.

In the middle frame, Murphy would tally his second goal of the game after he picked up the rebound from a Ryan Constant point shot and flipped the puck over the shoulder of Ellsworth at 2:10 giving Charlotte a 4-0 lead.

In the final period, Charlotte would get goals from Bellefeuille and Jamieson to extend their lead to 6-0 and secure the victory over the Ice Pilots.

Notes: Checkers goaltender, Chris Holt turned aside all 34 shots he faced...Ellsworth allowed six goals on 32 shots...The Checkers scored two power play goals on five chances but the Ice Pilots were unsuccessful on all five of their chances.

The Checkers are in their 15th season of play as a member of the ECHL. Their next home game takes place on Jan. 11 against the Columbia Inferno. 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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