Checkers move into tie for second place in South Division
Published on December 26, 2005 under ECHL (ECHL)
Charlotte Checkers News Release
CHARLOTTE, NC - The Charlotte Checkers played three one-point games last week finishing with a win, a loss and a shootout loss. The Checkers had a three-game win streak snapped last Sunday by the Florida Everblades in 3-4 shootout loss. The Checkers suffered a 2-3 loss to the Johnstown Chiefs on the road Tuesday, but returned home on Thursday to edge out the Augusta Lynx 3-2.
The Checkers finished the week climbing up the South Division standings into a tie for second place with the Gwinnett Gladiators at 30 points. The Checkers and Gladiators sit just five points behind the first-place Everblades (35 points) and just one point ahead of the fourth-place Columbia Inferno (29 points).
LAST WEEK
1-1-1, 3 pts
Sunday, December 18, 2005 vs. Florida, L, 3-4 (shootout) The Florida Everblades edged the Charlotte Checkers 4-3 in a shootout Sunday in front of 4,190 fans at St. Lawrence Homes Home Ice at Charlotte Bobcats Arena. Bogdan Rudenko and Kevin Bergin each scored for Florida in the shootout, which went to a sixth shooter.
Bergin was named the First Star of the game after scoring a goal during the first period and in the shootout. Ernie Hartlieb also scored for the Everblades and was named the Second Star of the game. Charlotte's Mike Bayrack was named the Third Star of the game after a two-goal, one-assist performance.
Tuesday, December 20, 2005 @ Johnstown, L, 2-3 A stretch of five games in seven days and four games in five days may have finally caught up with the Charlotte Checkers Tuesday night in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The Chiefs built a two-goal lead and hung on to defeat the Checkers 3-2 at the famous Cambria County War Memorial.
Dmitri Tarabrin's goal in the second period at 11:32 proved to be the game-winner. Jake Ortmeyer and Brandon Cullen scored for the Checkers, while Charlotte goalie Bernd Bruckler suffered his first loss yielding the three goals and making 24 saves.
Thursday, December 22, 2005 vs. Augusta, W, 3-2
The Charlotte Checkers survived a late-game push by the Augusta Lynx to pick up a 3-2 win Thursday night in front of 4,889 fans at St. Lawrence Homes Home Ice at Charlotte Bobcats Arena. Brandon Cullen was named the First Star of the game after scoring an unassisted goal and notching an assist.
The Checkers effectively killed a penalty which was called at the 17:47 mark of the third period to secure the 3-2 win. The Checkers not only killed the penalty, but survived a Lynx two-man advantage as Augusta pulled their goalie at the 18:48 mark of the third period.
THIS WEEK
Monday, December 26, 2005 vs. Greenville Grrrowl, 7:00 pm ET
Tuesday, December 27, 2005 @ Greenville Grrrowl, 7:00 pm ET
Friday, December 30, 2005 @ Pensacola Ice Pilots, 8:00 pm ET
Saturday, December 31, 2005 @ Pensacola Ice Pilots, 8:00 pm ET
CHECKERS NEWS
- Defenseman Rory Rawlyk continues to lead the Checkers in points with 24 (9g, 15a) and is second amongst defensemen in goals.
- The Checkers lead the league in home power play record scoring on 17-of-54 chances (31.5%).
- The Checkers are second in the league with nine (9) short-handed goals.
- Brandon Cullen is on a three-game goal streak (12/18 ,12/20, 12/22).
CHECKERS LEADERS
Goals: Jessiman, Hugh (10)
Assists: Rawlyk, Rory (15)
Points: Rawlyk, Rory (24)
Plus/Minus: Ortmeyer, Jake (+6)
PIM: MacIntyre, Steve (86)
Wins: Glass, Jeff (4)
GAA: Glass, Jeff (2.90)
Save Pct.: Glass, Jeff (0.915)
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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