ECHL Charlotte Checkers

Checkers To Unveil New Primary Logo

January 11, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Charlotte Checkers News Release


CHARLOTTE, N.C. - As part of the 15th Anniversary Season celebration, the Charlotte Checkers will unveil their brand-new primary logo tonight in a game against their division rivals, the Columbia Inferno.

The historic day will mark the first time in the team's 15 year history that they have changed their primary logo. During tonight's game, Checkers players will be wearing their new logo jerseys presented by Amtrak. The Checkers plan to wear their new logo jerseys for six regular season games; following the April 4 game, the jerseys will be auctioned off to benefit Charlotte Youth Hockey.

As part of the celebration, the Checkers will hand out new logo t-shirts to the first 2000 fans that attend tonight's game courtesy of CorporateXposure. Another feature during the game will be an announcement of the nominations for the first class of the Charlotte Hockey Hall of Fame presented by American Airlines. Also included in tonight's game will be a unique broadcast from ice level. Director of media relations and broadcasting, Jason Shaya, will deliver the play-by-play of the action from between the home and away benches. The game will be made available for free via the B2 Networks and by logging onto www.gocheckers.com ten minutes before the game begins.

The Checkers began their 15th season of play as a member of the ECHL. Tonight's game against the Columbia Inferno starts at 7:30 p.m.. In the team's 14-year history, the Checkers have made the playoffs 10 times including three consecutive playoff appearances to date. The Checkers are in their third season of play at St. Lawrence Homes Home Ice at Charlotte Bobcats Arena. Season tickets are on sale now with full-season packages starting at just $175. For season ticket information, please call 704-342-4-ICE or visit www.gocheckers.com.

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