ECHL Charlotte Checkers

Checkers win 4-3 over Greenville

Published on March 12, 2006 under ECHL (ECHL)
Charlotte Checkers News Release


CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Charlotte Checkers defeated the Greenville Grrrowl 4-3 Sunday in front of 5,418 fans at St. Lawrence Homes Home Ice at Charlotte Bobcats Arena. Mike Bayrack and Brandon Cullen each scored a goal and recorded two assists to help the Checkers pick up their 28th win of the season.

The Checkers scored the first two goals of the game as Kris MacPhee and Cullen scored at the 1:33 and 2:23 mark of the first period, respectively. The Checkers held the Grrrowl scoreless through the first frame and took the 2-0 advantage into the first intermission.

Greenville got on the board early in the second period as Brad Bonello scored on the power play at the 2:30 mark of the second. Bayrack picked up his third goal in as many games at the 5:09 mark of the second period. Bayrack also registered his sixth point in the past four games. Rory Rawlyk scored what proved to be the game winner at the 13:16 mark of the second period.

The Grrrowl added a goal late in the second period and at the 15:58 mark of the third period as Les Haggett and John Snowden scored, respectively.

Jeff Glass picked up his 15th win of the season making 29 saves. Cam Ellsworth took the loss for the Grrowl making 21 saves.

Greenville outshot Charlotte 32-25 and scored the only power play goal of the night converting on 1-of-5 chances while the Checkers were scoreless on two power plays.

The Checkers are back in action Wednesday hosting the Augusta Lynx at 7:00 pm. For more information or to purchase tickets please call the Checkers front office at (704) 342-4-ICE.

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