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April 1, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Charlotte Checkers News Release


HEATED SOUTH DIVISION PLAYOFF RACE

Last Week of Season to Heavily Impact South Division Playoffs

With less than a week remaining in the regular season, the playoff race in the South Division is heated.

The Checkers play four games this week against three opponents all jockeying for position in the South Division. The Checkers face Gwinnett tonight and Saturday, Columbia on Thursday and South Carolina on Friday - all teams that will move up or down in the South Division standings with each win or loss. Also in the mix are Florida and Augusta, both of which are fighting for positioning in the division as well.

CHECKERS RECORD

33-28-7, 73 pts.

CHECKERS NOTES

- Jeff Kyrzakos leads the Checkers in points with 52 (21g, 31a).

- Charlotte has collected only a single point in their season series with the Texas Wildcatters going 0-6-0-1 in seven games.

- The Checkers have four games remaining (two home, two away) in the regular season.

- Forward, Tom Pyatt is on a nine game scoring streak totaling 12 points (5g, 7a) while forward Chris Capraro has totaled 13 points in 13 games during the month of March (5g, 8a).

GAMES THIS WEEK

- Tuesday, April 1 @. Gwinnett 7:05 p.m.

- Thursday April 3 vs. Columbia 7:00 p.m.

- Friday, April 4 vs. South Carolina 7:30 p.m.

- Saturday, April 5 @ Gwinnett 7:30 p.m.

CHECKERS LEADERS

Goals: Capraro, Chris (23) Assists: Kyrzakos, Jeff (31)

Points: Kyrzakos, Jeff (52)

Plus/Minus: Smith, Kenton (+11)

PIM: Nightingale, Jared (177) Wins: Holt, Chris (15) GAA: Holt, Chris (2.59) Save Pct.: Holt, Chris (.919)

*only current players listed

5/20/08 - BRANDON CULLEN TO PARTICIPATE IN 5TH ANNUAL JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT GOLF MARATHON

What is the Golf Marathon?

Golf enthusiasts who endeavor to play 100 holes of golf on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at Olde Sycamore Golf Plantation. But it's much more than that: It's golf with a purpose. We ask that each golfer attempt to raise $2,500+ in pledges to help bring hands-on experiences to help more than 70,000 young people understand the economics of life. That's a true "golf achievement." There is no penalty for failing to reach the fund raising goal - we merely want to ensure each participant is serious about their ability and desire to raise support. To get involved or learn more, please contact Tamara Brainerd at 704-295-4882 or by email: tbrainerd@jacarolinas.org.

- TONIGHT - Alley Cat Away Game Viewing Party - April 1

Head to the Alley Cat on Tuesday, April 1st at 7 PM for the Checkers Away Game Viewing Party. Watch your Checkers as they take on the Gwinnett Gladiators and fight for playoff positioning. The Alley Cat features $2 Bud Lights and great food from the Penguin Grill and, as always, your Checkers on the big screen.

Checkers vs. Inferno - April 3

Thirsty Thursday featuring $3 - 12 oz. Bud Lights.

Checkers vs. Stingrays - April 4

Time Warner Cable Customer Appreciation Night - TWC Customers who present their bill at the box office prior to the game will receive two-for-one Attack Zone Seats. Checkers New Logo Caps for the first 2,000 fans courtesy of RoadRunner High Speed Online Service.

Fan Appreciation Night continues as the Checkers announce the winner of the Ricky Hendrick's Performance Honda Suzuki motorcycle and look for lucky seat prizes throughout the game.

Time Warner Cable $5 Hat Season-Long Promotion

Purchase single game tickets for any Checkers game at the Charlotte Bobcats Arena Ticket Office and you will receive a voucher good for an official Checkers 15th Anniversary Hat for only $5 courtesy of Time Warner Cable. Redeem voucher for purchase at the Checkers merchandise stand on the main concourse.

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