Community Appearances Make a Difference off the Ice
Published on March 7, 2007 under ECHL (ECHL)
Charlotte Checkers News Release
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - As the regular season draws to a close, the Charlotte Checkers carry on their involvement in the community during the month of March. Player's community involvement continues to be a priority, while coaching and front office staff gear up for the playoffs.
Here's an update of where you can find the Checkers players and staff during the rest of the season:
Mar. 7 - Beef O Brady's at Baxter Village in Fort Mill, S.C - Head Coach Derek Wilkinson to discuss past games and strategies, behind the scenes stories and interact with fans during a question and answer session. Begins at 7 p.m.
Mar. 9 & 10 - Players to appear at SunCom live radio broadcasts promoting Good Call pay as you go wireless phones. Prize packs will be given away and there will be an autograph signing session. March 9th location is the Arboretum Shopping Center and March 10th location is Cotswold Village Shops.
Mar. 11 - 2nd Annual Salute to Heroes presented by Pita Pit. The Charlotte Fire Department, MEDIC 911, CMPD and Sheriff's Office will join forces to help raise money for scholarship programs and families from each organization.
Mar. 14 - Charlotte Checkers 5th Annual Charity Golf Classic presented by Lastminutegolfer.com. Checkers current/former players and staff will participate to help raise funds for Checkmate Charities.
Mar. 15 - Chubby will visit the 2007 Fire and Life Safety Bowl of Mecklenburg County.
Mar. 17 - Checkers join Ace and TJ of KISS 95.1 for an after-game concert with Charity Case, all proceeds to benefit Grin Kids.
Mar. 19 & 21- Chubby will appear at Winthrop University during Sports Marketing classroom sessions.
Mar. 23 - Chubby to appear at the Iredell County Fire and Safety Bowl.
Mar. 24 - Checkers players will make an appearance at Discovery Place, to help promote "Candy Unwrapped" and interact with children.
Mar. 30 - Chubby will appear at the Saint Mark Catholic School's Walk for Diabetes.
Mar. 31 - Chubby will make a special appearance at Presbyterian Hemby Children's Hospital for their annual Easter Party.
ECHL Stories from March 7, 2007
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- Thunder top Salmon Kings in overtime - Stockton Thunder
- Grizzlies Fall 2-1 In Shootout, McVicar stops 43 of 44 - Utah Grizzlies
- Thunder edge Salmon Kings in OT - Victoria Salmon Kings
- Quick scoring Titans send Chiefs packing, 5-2 - Trenton Devils
- Penner Pins Down Toledo - Toledo Walleye
- Inferno Add Three to Roster, Trade Two - Columbia Inferno
- Titans beat Chiefs, 5-2 - Johnstown Chiefs
- Wildcatters Acquire Defenseman and Goaltender at Deadline - Texas Wildcatters
- Grizzlies' Christie Completes Two Deadline Trades - Utah Grizzlies
- Condors Acquire Ryan Van Buskirk From Florida - Bakersfield Condors
- Veteran Pepperall Makes Comeback For Playoff Run - Stockton Thunder
- Thunder looks for big catch - Stockton Thunder
- ECHL Transactions - ECHL
- Las Vegas loans Cuzy to Iowa Stars - Las Vegas Wranglers
- Constant recalled to Hartford, Pikkarainen reassigned to Checkers - Charlotte Checkers
- Victoria Salmon Kings game notes - Victoria Salmon Kings
- 'Blades swing deadline deal with Bakersfield - Florida Everblades
- Cyclones Have Deitsch Recalled, Gray Traded - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Checkers trade Rodney to Stockton for Slonina and Lang - Charlotte Checkers
- Denike Named Goalie of the Week - Dayton Bombers
- Thompson Traded to Gwinnett - Atlanta Gladiators
- Brian Lee Acquired In Three-Team Trade - Stockton Thunder
- Grizzlies Harley-Davidson To Be Given Away Saturday; Displayed Thursday - Utah Grizzlies
- Bombers fundraiser benefits team chaplain - Dayton Bombers
- Bombers' Denike Named Rbk Hockey Goalie Of The Week - ECHL
- Falcons to Wear Green Jerseys on St. Patrick's Day - Fresno Falcons
- Royals Add Three To Roster - Reading Royals
- Nailers Read to Kids in Honor of Dr. Seuss - Wheeling Nailers
- Inaugural Tip a Falcon Dinner Set for March 29 - Fresno Falcons
- Gladiators Playoff March Update - Atlanta Gladiators
- Community Appearances Make a Difference off the Ice - Charlotte Checkers
- Gladiators' Milam Named CCM Vector Rookie Of The Month - ECHL
- If You're Waiting To Exhale, Don't Hold Your Breath - Reading Royals
- Milam Named Rookie of the Month - Atlanta Gladiators
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- Checkers at Trade and Tryon today - Charlotte Checkers
- Big fun planned for Chiefs weekend - Johnstown Chiefs
- Sparre Connects Three Times for Hat Trick in 7-3 'Catters Win - Texas Wildcatters
- Wranglers fall to Idaho, but clinch playoff berth - Las Vegas Wranglers
- Steelheads Edge Wranglers 3-2 In Shootout Thriller - Idaho Steelheads
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