Checkers Rally Late, Wolves Escape for 5-3 Victory
Published on April 2, 2017 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Charlotte Checkers News Release
CHICAGO, IL - The Checkers jolted back to life after falling into a deep deficit in Chicago, but couldn't quite complete the comeback, falling to the Wolves 5-3.
Chicago's high-powered offense built up a 4-1 lead seven minutes into the third period and looked like they would be cruising to a victory, but the Checkers refused to roll over. A strong push back in the latter half of the third period led to Charlotte collecting a pair of power-play goals to climb within one goal of the reeling Wolves late.
The Checkers got one more shot to tie things on the man advantage with under two minutes to play, but utilizing an extra attacker backfired, and former Hurricane Brad Malone deposited an empty netter from across the length of the ice to seal Charlotte's fate.
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