ECHL Charlotte Checkers

Checkers take two of three on the road last week

Published on February 19, 2007 under ECHL (ECHL)
Charlotte Checkers News Release


CHARLOTTE, NC - The Charlotte Checkers won two of their three games on the road last week moving to 27-19-3 with 57 points on the season. The Checkers remain in a tie with South Carolina for fifth place in the American Conference South Division. The Checkers and Stingrays will meet twice this week in Charleston, which could give one of the teams some separation in the standings.

The Checkers will host the Toledo Storm Thursday in the only meeting between the teams this season. The two teams split games in Charlotte last season.

CHECKERS THIS SEASON

27-19-3, 57 pts

LAST WEEK

2-1-0, 4 pts

Friday, February 16, 2007 @ South Carolina, W, 4-3 The Charlotte Checkers gained two valuable points Friday night by defeating their division rivals, the South Carolina Stingrays, 4-3 in sudden-death overtime at the North Charleston Coliseum. Bruce Graham led the way for the Checkers with a hat trick, while Charlotte goalie Chris Holt had a strong outing with 36 saves. Hugh Jessiman also chipped in with two assists for the Checkers, and Captain, Jan Vodrazka, set up a goal and played smart hockey to help Charlotte snap a two-game losing streak.

Saturday, February 17, 2007 @ Augusta, L, 4-5 For the second night in a row, the Charlotte Checkers were unable to hold a two-goal lead past the midway point of a game. The Augusta Lynx scored three, unanswered goals including two in the third period to complete a 5-4 come-from-behind win over the Checkers at James Brown Arena in Augusta.

Sunday, February 18, 2007 , W, @ Gwinnett 3-2 Tired, weary and short-handed, the Charlotte Checkers defied the odds and played one of their best games of the season in defeating the high-powered Gwinnett Gladiators 3-2 Sunday afternoon in Duluth, Georgia. Mike Ouellette's short-handed strike five minutes into the final period proved to be the winning goal for Charlotte. Bruce Graham and Hugh Jessiman scored the other Charlotte goals, while goalie Chris Holt was spectacular in net gaining his 16th win with 30 saves.

GAMES THIS WEEK Thursday, February 22, 2007 vs. Toledo, 7:00 pm ET Friday, February 23, 2007 @ South Carolina, 7:00 pm ET Sunday, February 25, 2007 @ South Carolina, 4:00 pm ET

CHECKERS NEWS

- Bruce Graham has a point in each of the Checkers last three games and has a goal in each of the Checkers last three wins.

- Graham is ranked 8th in the league in goals with 28.

- Mark Lee is tied for 19th in the league in power play assists with 17.

- Mike Ouellette is ranked 14th in the league in rookie scoring with 33 points (10g, 23a).

CHECKERS LEADERS

Goals: Graham, Bruce (28)

Assists: Lee, Mark (30)

Points: Lee, Mark (43)

Plus/Minus: Ouellette, Mike (+9)

PIM: Vodrazka, Jan (131)

Wins: Holt, Chris (16)

GAA: Holt, Chris (3.14)

Save Pct.: Holt, Chris (.897)

CHECKERS BROADCAST INFO

Tune into all Charlotte Checkers away games as they broadcast on TEAMLINE. Fans can click the TEAMLINE logo on the Checkers website, www.gocheckers.com, or listen on the phone at 800-846-4700, code 2820. Fans can also watch several games this season on the B2 Network. Click the B2 Network logo on the Checkers website to view a list of available games as well as watch the game live. On the web or on the phone, listen as the voice of the Checkers, Tim Donelli, brings you all of the Checkers action.

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