ECHL Charlotte Checkers

Checkers' Nightingale added to Pucks and Prayers Night

March 20, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Charlotte Checkers News Release


CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Charlotte Checkers announced that forward Adam Nightingale has been added to the lineup of speakers for the club's Pucks and Prayers Night presented by Chick-fil-A to be held after the game against the Columbia Inferno on Saturday, March 31.

Nightingale, 27, is in his first season with the Checkers and his third professional season. A native of Cheboygan, Mich., he played two seasons at Lake Superior State University and two seasons at Michigan State University before turning pro.

Nightingale will join Steve Smith, of the Carolina Panthers, and Dr. Norman Geisler on the slate to speak at the event.

Smith was made available after the Checkers became involved with Athletes United for Youth one of Smith's non-profit affiliations.

The mission of the Athletes United for Youth is "To provide youth services throughout Charlotte-Mecklenburg communities resulting in positive mental attitudes in our children, a strong commitment to building self-esteem, as well as, enhancing academic skills and creating model citizens for life".

The overall goal of Athletes United for Youth is to assist this generation in preparing for a quality future educationally, spiritually and respectfully.

In addition to Steve Smith, Athletes United for Youth is also represented by Jay Bilas and Dell Curry. Both Curry and Bilas have scheduling conflicts that will prevent them from being present at Pucks and Prayers; however they will be well represented via scoreboard video messages.

Steve Smith arrived in Charlotte after playing in college with the University of Utah Utes via the 2001 NFL draft as a 3rd Round 74th overall pick of the Carolina Panthers. Since arriving in Charlotte, Steve has given so much of himself to various youth and/or adult related initiatives, such as conducting an annual coat drive in conjunction with Crisis Assistance Ministries, where he secured hundreds of coats that were given to persons in need. Steve was also involved with providing support to The Courage House-Youth Homes, Inc as well as to Florence Crittenton Agency. Steve and his wife Angie are raising two sons Peyton and Boston and one daughter Baylee.

Dr. Norman Geisler is author or coauthor of over sixty books and hundreds of articles. He has taught at the university and graduate level for forty three years and has spoken or debated in all fifty states and in twenty-five countries. He holds a Ph.D. in philosophy from Loyola University and is the co-founder and Dean of Southern Evangelical Seminary, in Charlotte , North Carolina .

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