Checkers End Season One Point Shy of Playoff Berth
March 31, 2003 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Charlotte Checkers News Release
Checkers went 1-2-0 last week.
The Checkers missed the playoffs by one point despite the following:
1.) Finishing 13 games over .500 at 41-28-3.
2.) Finishing tied for fourth in the Northern Conference with 41 wins.
3.) Going 34-16-2 in last 51 games â (.686 winning percentage)
4.) Going 14-4-2 in last 19 games.
· Center David Evans had his goal scoring streak snapped at six in Saturday's 6-3 loss at Richmond (eight goals). He ended the season with a seven-game point scoring streak going 7-2-9 in that span.
· Wingers Kevin Caulfield and Dusty Jamieson were loaned to the Hartford Wolf Pack after the Checkers were eliminated from the playoffs.
· The Checkers finished the season 7-0 in shootouts.
· Defenseman Chad Wilchynski finished the season with a team-high + 31.
· Winger Doug Christiansen ended the season with a six-game point scoring streak at 3-6-9.
CHECKERS RECENT MOVES AND TRANSACTIONS:
Friday March 21 The Checkers signed free agent goalie Geoff Derouin.
Friday March 21 The Checkers signed free agent defenseman Steve Burgess.
Wednesday March 26 Hartford recalls defenseman Craig Weller
Thursday March 27 Hartford returns defenseman Craig Weller to Charlotte
Sunday March 30 The Checkers loan forwards Kevin Caulfield and Dusty Jamieson to Hartford
NORTHEAST DIVISION PLAYOFF SCHEDULE:
SERIES "C" ATLANTIC CITY VS TRENTON (Best of Five Series) * If Necessary
Game # 1 Wednesday April 2 Trenton @ Atlantic City 7:05 p.m. Game # 2 Friday April 4 Trenton @ Atlantic City 7:35 p.m. Game # 3 Monday April 7 Atlantic City @ Trenton 7:00 p.m. Game # 4 * Tuesday April 8 Atlantic City @ Trenton 7:00 p.m. Game # 5 * Wednesday April 9 Trenton @ Atlantic City 7:05 p.m.
SERIES "D" GREENSBORO VS. ROANOKE (Best of Five Series) * If Necessary
Game # 1 Thursday April 3 Roanoke @ Greensboro 7:00 p.m. Game # 2 Friday April 4 Roanoke @ Greensboro 7:30 p.m. Game # 3 Saturday April 5 Greensboro @ Roanoke 7:35 p.m. Game # 4 * Tuesday April 8 Greensboro @ Roanoke 7:05 p.m. Game # 5 * Thursday April 10 Roanoke @ Greensboro 7:00 p.m.
Checkers went 1-2-0 last week.
2003-04 SEASON TICKET INFO: Checkers season ticket information for the 2002-03 can be obtained by calling the Checkers office at (704) 342-4423.
The Charlotte Checkers enter their tenth season as members of the East Coast Hockey League, who celebrate their 15th anniversary this season. The team is owned by Felix Sabates and Carl Scheer. The Checkers play all home games at Cricket Arena. For more information on Charlotte's professional hockey team, please visit www.gocheckers.com, or call (704) 342-4423.
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