ECHL Charlotte Checkers

Checkers Promotional Material Honored

February 10, 2006 - ECHL (ECHL)
Charlotte Checkers News Release


The Checkers TV, radio and newspaper ads have won a total of 7 ADDY Awards, which are the highest annual awards presented for creativity. The ads were created for the Checkers by Greenspon Advertising. http://www.greensponadvertising.com/port/checkersbrposters.html

WBT Night with the Checkers!

On February 7th, WBT general manager Rick Jackson dropped the ceremonial puck, as did 1st Lieutenant Brian Floyd who is home on leave from Iraq. In addition, WBT personality Jeff Taylor sang the National Anthem, talk show host Keith Larson rode the Zamboni during the first intermission and WBT general sales manager Steve Sklenar rode the Zamboni during the second intermission. All-in-all, a big WBT night with the Checkers!

Scheduling Change

The Checkers March 19th game has been moved to March 20th @ 7:00pm due to a scheduling conflict.

Game Worn Jersey Auctions Online

Currently up for grabs is a 2003-04 game-worn Ryan Cuthbert jersey worn on "Nostalgia Night". Click here to check out all our online auctions: www.prosportsauctions.com/checkers

This Weekend

Saturday, Feb. 11th vs. Wheeling (7 PM)

Car Magnet Giveaway presented by Lake Norman Chrysler Jeep Dodge (First 2,000 fans)

Junior Achievement Specialty Jersey Night presented by SunCom Wireless. Live Post-Game Jersey Auction to benefit Junior Achievement following the game.

Dog Races on Ice and Pet Adoption Night presented by the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department - Animal Control Bureau. Any Checkers fan who adopts a pet at the game or through the Animal Control Bureau as a result of the night will be given a team autographed Charlotte Checkers jersey and tickets to an upcoming game.

Pre- Game Party @ Hoops And Dreams - Free Appetizer to all Season Ticket Holders who show their ticket.

Post Game Party @ McCormick & Schmicks - $3.95 Bar Menu and $2 Anhueser Busch Products. For more info please visit www.mccormickandschmicks.com

Sunday, Feb 12th vs. Augusta (4 PM)

Wild Wing Café Family Day, Wild Wing Four Packs (4 Terrace Level Tickets, 4 Hot Dogs & 4 Sodas plus a WWC Appetizer Coupon all for $49)

Post-Game Autograph Session & Post-Game Skate presented by Wild Wing Cafe.

Pre-Game Party @ Hoops & Dreams - Free appetizer to any Checkers season ticket holder who shows their ticket

Post-Game Party @ Ri Ra Irish Pub - 10% Discount to Checkers fans who present a coupon handed out at the game and $2 Labatt beers

Tickets are on sale now for these exciting home games as well as home games for the remainder of the regular season!

Click here to see the complete 2005-06 Charlotte Checkers schedule or call 704-342-4423 to speak with a Checkers representative!

Make a Great Save with a Group Outing! Organize a group to see the Checkers in action at Charlotte Bobcats Arena and save! Bring 15 or more people to most regular season home games and you will be eligible for great savings and prizes.

Group outings are the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion, boost employee morale or simply spend some time with friends and family!

Call 704-342-4423 or e-mail tickets@gocheckers.com for more information!

Party Suites are Now Available for Individual Game Purchase! Organize a group to see the Checkers in action at Charlotte Bobcats Arena and save! Bring 15 or more people to most regular season home games and you will be eligible for great savings and prizes.

Group outings are the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion, boost employee morale or simply spend some time with friends and family!

Call 704-342-4423 or e-mail tickets@gocheckers.com for more information!

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