ECHL Charlotte Checkers

Checkers finish week 1-2-0

January 2, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Charlotte Checkers News Release


CHARLOTTE, NC - The Charlotte Checkers went 1-2-0 last week at they lost to South Carolina and defeated Augusta at home and lost on the road to Augusta Sunday night. Bruce Graham and defenseman, Jan Vodrazka led the team in scoring with two goals each for the week. Nathan Gillies put up 3 points Saturday night against Augusta with a game-winning goal and two assists. Spirits are elevated in Charlotte with the return of Ryan Constant and Zdenek Bahensky from Hartford. The Wolf Pack also reassigned, Right Wing, Hugh Jessiman who will skate in his first Checkers game this season on Tuesday night.

CHECKERS THIS SEASON

16-13-1, 33 pts

LAST WEEK

1-2-0, 2 pts

Thursday, December 28, 2006 vs. South Carolina, L, 4-3 The Charlotte Checkers lost to the South Carolina Stingrays in a close thriller at home at St. Lawrence Homes Home Ice at Charlotte Bobcats Arena. The Checkers rallied late in the game but came up short losing to the Stingrays 4-3. Bruce Graham led the Checkers in scoring with 2 goals and 1 assist for the evening.

Saturday, December 30, 2006 vs. Augusta, W, 4-3 The Charlotte Checkers scored late in the third period to defeat the Augusta Lynx 4-3 Saturday night at St. Lawrence Homes Home Ice at Charlotte Bobcats Arena. Nathan Gillies led the Checkers in scoring with one goal and 2 assists on the evening.

Sunday, December 31, 2006 vs. Augusta, L, 5-2 The Charlotte Checkers were cruising early in the second period of their New Year's Eve encounter with the August Lynx. The Checkers were enjoying a two-goal lead and two early-period power-play opportunities when the roof suddenly caved in.

GAMES THIS WEEK Tuesday, January 2, 2007 vs. Columbia Inferno, 7:00 ET Friday, January 5, 2007 @ Florida Everblades, 7:30 ET Saturday, January 6, 2007 @ Florida Everblades, 7:30 ET

CHECKERS NEWS

- Bruce Graham is 3rd in the league with 19 goals.

- Jamieson is 7th in the league with 3 game winning goals.

- Alex Westlund is 9th in the league with a Save Percentage of .918

- Chris Holt is 13th in the league with 10 wins.

*indicates Rookie

CHECKERS LEADERS

Goals: Graham, Bruce (19)

Assists: Bellefeuille, Blake (13)

Points: Graham, Bruce (29)

Plus/Minus: Bellefeuille, Blake and Potter, Corey(0)

PIM: Nightingale, Adam (78)

Wins: Holt, Chris (10)

GAA: Westlund, Alex (2.86)

Save Pct.: Westlund, Alex (.918)

CHECKERS BROADCAST INFO

Tune into all Charlotte Checkers away games as they broadcast on TEAMLINE. Fans can click the TEAMLINE logo on the Checkers website, www.gocheckers.com, or listen on the phone at 800-846-4700, code 2820. Fans can also watch several games this season on the B2 Network. Click the B2 Network logo on the Checkers website to view a list of available games as well as watch the game live. On the web or on the phone, listen as the voice of the Checkers, Tim Donelli, brings you all of the Checkers action.

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