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March 24, 2004 - ECHL (ECHL)
Charlotte Checkers News Release


The Checkers close out their home portion of the regular season with three big home games this week at Cricket Arena. On the ice the Checkers will continue their quest to make the playoffs, while off the ice numerous promotions will highlight each game. Continue to get the latest updates on all the action at www.gocheckers.com.


THIS WEEK'S CHECKERS GAMES

Wednesday, March 24 - Florida @ Charlotte - Cricket Arena - 7:00 p.m.

Friday, March 26 - Florence @ Charlotte - Cricket Arena - 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 27 - Columbia @ Charlotte - Cricket Arena - 7:30 p.m.


CHECKERS ICE CHIPS - Part of the late-season player personnel decisions made by Checkers Head Coach and General Manager Derek Wilkinson will focus on building next season's team. One such move was Charlotte's acquisition last week of rookie defenseman Clay Plume who was signed out of junior hockey. Plume played his final season of junior hockey for the Prince George Cougars of the Western Hockey League. "Plume was highly recommended by my former teammate with the Cleveland Lumberjacks and the Head Coach of Prince George, Lane Lambert," commented Wilkinson. "Clay is a solid, two-way defenseman who has been impressive in his first three games with us." While splitting this past season of junior hockey between Prince George and Lethbridge, Plume played in 69 games with 12 goals, 20 assists for 32 points with 66 points.


  Defenseman Clay Plume


UPCOMING PROMOTIONS

Wednesday, March 24 – Florida @ Charlotte – 7:30 p.m. "Season Ticket Holder Exchange Night"

 This is the final game of the season where season ticket holders may exchange their unused tickets. Wednesday's game is also a "Wet Your Whistle Wednesday" promotion, with $1.00 beverages at the Cricket Arena concession stands. Invite some friends to the game using your unused season tickets and see the Checkers battle the Florida Everblades in an important Southern Division contest with playoff implications.

To purchase tickets for the Wednesday, March 24 game vs. Florida, click here


Friday, March 26 – Florence @ Charlotte - 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 27 – Columbia @ Charlotte – 7:30 p.m. "Team Photo Night"

The first 5,000 fans who enter the arena both nights will receive a full color, Checkers team photo compliments of Circle K


The Charlotte Checkers are also pleased to announce that they will be honoring the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools "Teacher of the Year" nominees at Saturday's home game against Columbia. The 127 "Teacher of the Year" nominees will receive a special acknowledgement in a pre-game ceremony at the game. The Checkers are also inviting all CMS teachers, employees and their families to the game in support of the nominees, and are offering a special ticket offer to all those desiring to attend. Further information can be obtained by calling the Checkers office at (704) 342-4423.




To purchase tickets for the Friday, March 26 game vs. Florence, click here

To purchase tickets for the Saturday, March 27 game vs. Columbia, click here


UPCOMING EVENTS

CHECKERS "ONLINE" JERSEY AUCTION CONTINUES - The Checkers / Rangers style jerseys are being auctioned for only a few more days on the Checkers web site at www.gocheckers.com. Don't miss out! Log on today and bid on your favorite Checkers player jersey. The jersey online auction will continue until March 26 & March 27




SEASON TICKET HOLDER PARTY DATE CHANGE - Due to the need to reschedule the February 26 game at Greensboro that was postponed due to snow, the Checkers Season Ticket Holder Party with the players has been moved to Monday, March 29 at 7:00 p.m. at Jock's & Jill's. Season Ticket Holders are invited to come and enjoy some refreshments and an evening of great conversation with the players.




SEASON TICKET HOLDER JERSEYS – Renew your Checkers season tickets with a $25.00 deposit and receive a special Checkers "Season Ticket Holder Only" jersey. This offer applies to purchases of plans of 12-Game plans or higher. Fans will receive one jersey for each seat purchased! For current season ticket holders, your deposit will guarantee your seat locations for next season. For new season ticket holders, your deposit will give you priority for any available seat location.




CHARLOTTE CHECKERS CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC – The Checkers 2nd Annual Charity Golf Classic will be held on Tuesday March 30th at Pine Lake Country Club. Each team will be paired with a current Checkers player, coach, or former player. Both teams and single entries are still available, but limited. Contact Pete Paule at (704) 444-1875 for more information.




For additional information, contact the Checkers office at (704) 342-4423

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