ECHL Charlotte Checkers

Checkers Shut Out By Reading 4-0

Published on January 16, 2004 under ECHL (ECHL)
Charlotte Checkers News Release


(Reading, PA – Friday, January 16) The Charlotte Checkers continued to stumble and fell to 0-3-1 in their last four games after a 4-0 shutout loss to the Reading Royals Friday night at the Sovereign Center in Reading. A three-goal third period and three tallies in four minutes was decisive for Reading, which improved its home record to 12-1-3 with the victory.

"Once again the same mistakes plagued us tonight, especially the odd-man rushes," commented Checkers Coach Don MacAdam. "I'm surprised we didn't come out and play better. I'm really disappointed in some of our guys' play, especially some of our leaders"

The Royals took a 1-0 lead at 8:07 of the first period as Reading's Judd Medak completed a two on one break by beating Checkers goalie David St. Germain. After a scoreless second period, the Royals erupted for three goals in a four-minute span in the third period to ice the game. Brad Church made it to 2-0 Reading at 8:04 of the final period after capping a four on one break. Lars Petersen made it 3-0 at 10:09 before Greg Mischler bounced one in off the back of St. Germain's legs at 12:29 for the 4-0 final. St. Germain took the loss in goal for Charlotte with 30 saves, while Royals goalies Peter Hamerlik and Terry Denike shared the shutout win for Reading with 24 saves.

The Checkers record dropped to 18-15-4 for 41 points while Reading improved to 19-12-6 for 44 points. Charlotte will finish its three-game road trip Saturday afternoon when they'll take on the Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies at Boardwalk Hall at 2:05 p.m. Charlotte returns to Cricket Arena Friday, January 23 to host the Greensboro Generals at 7:30 p.m.

All road games can be heard over the Internet and on the telephone on TEAMLINE. Fans can log onto the Checkers web site at www.gocheckers.com for complete connection instructions.

CHECKERS TICKETS: All regular season individual game tickets are on sale, and may be purchased at the Cricket Arena Box Office, the Charlotte Coliseum Box Office, and all Ticketmaster locations. Tickets may also be purchased by phone by using a credit card and calling Ticketmaster at (704) 522-6500, and through the Internet at www.ticketmaster.com.

Individual game tickets for the 2003-04 season are priced at $7.00 for balcony seats, $10.00 for end mezzanine seats, $12.00 for side mezzanine seats, $15.00 for circle seats, and $20.00 for box seats.

Season Tickets, mini plans and group tickets remain on sale through the Checkers office. Further information can be obtained by calling the Checkers office at (704) 342-4423.

All road games can be heard over the Internet and on the telephone on TEAMLINE. Fans can log onto the Checkers web site at www.gocheckers.com for complete connection instructions.

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