Sports stats

ECHL Charlotte Checkers

First Home Game This Sunday

October 28, 2009 - ECHL (ECHL)
Charlotte Checkers News Release


This Saturday, October 10th, the Checkers will play their preseason game against the South Carolina Stingrays. Doors will open at noon with the game beginning at 1:30 pm. Tickets can be purchased online, through Ticketmaster, or at Extreme Ice for $10 with parking available for $5.

Come Early and Stay Late With The Checkers: Get to Extreme Ice early to take advantage of $2.50, 12oz Bud Lights at Center Ice Tavern. The special will be running from noon until the beginning of the third period.

Stick around after the game for a post game skate with the players. The skate will take place immediately following the game, with skates available for rent at the Extreme Ice rental counter.

***Haven't had a chance to purchase your tickets for the '09-10 season? The Checkers sales staff will be available all day Saturday with discounted ticket packages.

Fight Night For Ellie November 8th Join the Charlotte Checkers and the Potvin family for Fight Night for Eillie on Sunday, November 8 at 2:00 P.M.

Ellie Shoal Potvin is a beautiful seven year old girl who was diagnosed with a rare childhood cancer called Rhabdomyosarcoma in July of 2008. The Checkers relationship with the Potvin's began last season when they hosted the first "Lift Up Ellie Night" at Time Warner Cable Arena. Her family, along with the Checkers teamed up with the community to help raise funds to help ease the family's mounting financial burden. The Potvin's have no control on the number of days they will be blessed with Ellie's joy filled spirit and have been handed the news that they are once again facing the fight of little Ellie's life.

Join the Checkers as the team once again comes together to support Team Potvin as they continue their journey. Click Here to purchase tickets. Contact Danielle Adkins for more information at 704-444-1876.

Countdown to Opening Night

25 Days!...Checkers vs. Gladiators, Sunday November 1st at 2:00 pm...Don't miss out, get your tickets NOW!

Watch the Checkers Games On LIVE TV!

The ECHL announced that fans can now purchase a Power-Play Season Pass for their favorite ECHL team from B2 Networks, the "Official Broadband Broadcast Provider of the ECHL."

The Power- Play Season PAss allows fans to save more than 60 percent off the individual game purchase price while not missing a minute of watching their favorite team live at home and on the road.

Fans can purchase the Power-Play Season Pass for only $160.

You can read the entire article from the ECHL office or you can visit B2LiveTV.com to purchase your Power-Play season package today.

Fan Favorite and Super Star Goalie Back for the '09-10 Season Defenseman Jared Nightingale and goaltender Ryan Munce are returning for the '09-10 season!!! Nightingale, a fan favorite, returns to Charlotte for his third season with the club. In 22 games in Charlotte, he collected six assists and 106 minutes in penalties. In 49 games with Hartford, the 26-year-old, Jackson, Mich. native scored two goals, five assists and added 121 penalty minutes. "I give a lot of credit to the ownership and coaching staff of the Checkers for putting together a contending team this year," said Nightingale. "I am excited to get the season going and look forward to challenging for a championship." Munce, 24, comes to the Checkers after spending the last two seasons with the now-defunct Mississippi Sea Wolves of the ECHL Before joining the pro ranks, Munce tended goal for three seasons for the Ontario Hockey League's Sarnia Sting. He was a third-round pick of the Los Angeles Kings in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft and won a gold medal with Team Canada at the 2003 World Under-18 Championships.

Show Us Your Checkers Gear: WINNER- ERIC GUZIK Votes are in and Eric Guzik is the winner of four Bud Light bench seats for the Checkers 2009-2010 home opener.

The Checkers staff would like to thank everyone for participating and sending in photos. Be sure to pick up this seasons jersey's so you can participate next year.

Check out the Charlotte Checkers Statistics



ECHL Stories from October 28, 2009


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

Other Recent Charlotte Checkers Stories



Sports Statistics from the Stats Crew
OurSports Central