Checkers Roll Toward Opening Night With Partnership From Amtrak
Published on September 28, 2007 under ECHL (ECHL)
Charlotte Checkers News Release
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Charlotte Checkers are proud to announce a renewal of their affiliation with Amtrak for the third-consecutive season.
Amtrak provides intercity passenger rail service to more than 500 destinations in 46 states on a 21,000-mile route system. Throughout the 2007-2008 season, Amtrak will bring Checkers fans an exciting array of promotions and sponsorships, including, a trip to Raleigh on Amtrak for a Carolina Hurricanes game. Additionally, in January, the Checkers will release their new logo and brand image. Fans will get their first glimpse of the Checkers new logo and jerseys presented by Amtrak on Jan. 11, 2008.
For schedules, fares and information, passengers may call 800-USA-RAIL or visit www.Amtrak.com.
The Checkers have also partnered with three additional organizations for the 2007-2008 season.
Hooters Restaurants emphasize great food, excellent service, a relaxing atmosphere and, of course, the now-famous Hooters Girls. In Charlotte, don't miss the now-famous Hooters' Happy Hour Parties featuring all of your favorite Charlotte Checkers players. Be sure and visit the Hooters of South Charlotte location at 9807 South Blvd. on the following dates: Saturday, November 17; Monday, December 10; Friday, February 22; and Saturday, March 22.
For more information on Hooters Happy Hours, please visit www.gocheckers.com or for more information on Charlotte area Hooters locations, please visit www.hooters.com.
The Charlotte Checkers would like to welcome back Papa Johns Pizza, the official pizza delivery company of the team. Today, there are approximately 3,000 Papa John's restaurants operating in 49 states and 29 international markets. Papa John's remains committed to its heritage of making a superior-quality, traditional pizza. Look for Papa Johns promotions throughout the season, including, the Papa Johns Pizza Scream!
For more information on Papa Johns Pizza or to locate a Papa Johns near you, please visit www.papajohns.com.
The Charlotte Checkers are pleased to announce that Hardee's will be returning for their third- consecutive year as an official partner of the "Hardee's Thick Burger Power Play," the Checker's famous "Frozen T-shirt Contest" and the presenting sponsor of the Second Annual "Pink in the Rink" Night to be held on Feb. 10 vs. Pensacola. Also, the first 2,000 fans to come through the door on Redneck Night, Nov.16 vs. Florida, will receive an official Charlotte Checkers Trucker Hat courtesy of Hardee's. In addition to their partnership with the Checkers, Hardee's will be the presenting sponsor of this year's Carolina Cup, a battle between the Checkers and the Columbia Inferno. Hardee's will also offer fans a chance to register to win their own personalized Checkers Jersey to be given away from one of their Charlotte and surrounding area locations.
For more information on Hardee's, please visit: www.hardees.com.
The Checkers enter their 15th season of play as a member of the ECHL at home on Oct. 19 against the Columbia Inferno. In the team's 14-year history, the Checkers have made the playoffs 10 times including three consecutive playoff appearances to date. The Checkers will enter their third season of play at St. Lawrence Homes Home Ice at Charlotte Bobcats Arena this fall. Season tickets are on sale now with full-season packages starting at just $399. The Checkers are accepting deposits on all ticket packages. For season ticket information, please call 704-342-4-ICE or visit www.gocheckers.com.
ECHL Stories from September 28, 2007
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- Ice Pilots Training Camp Gets Underway October 6th - Pensacola Ice Pilots
- Jellis Joins Steelheads As Athletic Trainer Sponsored By Sliers - Idaho Steelheads
- Penguins Assign Three To Wheeling - Wheeling Nailers
- Bombers Sign Defenseman Goulet - Dayton Bombers
- Checkers Open Training Camp Friday - Charlotte Checkers
- Checkers Roll Toward Opening Night With Partnership From Amtrak - Charlotte Checkers
- Nailers Opening Training Camp October 5th - Wheeling Nailers
- Royals Seek To Reprise Holiday Cheer With 'Season of Giving' Ticket Program - Reading Royals
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