Sundays, Sundays, Sundays
Published on October 21, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
Charlotte Checkers News Release
Don't miss the Checkers home opener, Sunday, November 1st at 2 PM as the Checkers host the Gwinnett Gladiators at Time Warner Cable Arena. Sundays throughout the season are Family Days presented by North Carolina Zoo Asheboro. Look for complimentary zoo coupons at each Sunday game during the 2009-2010 season.
Each Sunday game this season will also feature Family Four Packs, presented by Coca-Cola. Get four tickets, four hot dogs, four Cokes and a free two liter Coke coupon for only $55.
Select Sunday games throughout the season will feature fan skates with the team, presented by Extreme Ice Center. Sunday, November 1st is the first of five fan skate opportunities. Fans are encouraged to bring their skates to the game or a very limited number of skates will be available for rent courtesy of Extreme Ice Center.
Magnet Schedule Giveaway at Home Opener
The Checkers would like to thank Presbyterian Hospital for presenting this season's 2009-2010 magnet schedule giveway on Sunday, November 1st. The first 5,000 fans at the home opener, as well as the Sunday, November 8th game versus Kalamazoo, will receive a complimentary magnet schedule. Let the official healthcare providers of the Charlotte Checkers help you design a game plan for better health. Visit www.presbyterian.org/gameplan to learn more.
Wet Your Whistle Weekdays Are Back!
Good news fans, Wet Your Whistle Weekdays are back at Time Warner Cable Arena for Checkers weekday games throughout the season. Don't miss the first two Wet Your Whistle Weekdays featuring $3 - 12 oz. Bud Lights at the Club Level Concession Areas on Wednesday, Nov. 4th and Thursday, Nov. 5th as the Checkers host the Florida Everblades. Puck drops at 7 p.m. both nights and thanks go to Bud Light, the official beer of the Charlotte Checkers.
Checkers Starter Packs As Low As $40 for 4 games!!
Pick which games you would like to attend and sit in the same seat for each game!!
By purchasing a Checkers starter pack you can get great benefits and save on any additional fees. Contact the Checkers front office staff at 704.342.4423 or email tickets@gocheckers.com to take advantage of this offer.
Checkers Fight For Ellie November 8th Join the Charlotte Checkers and the Potvin family for Checkers Fight for Ellie on Sunday, November 8 at 2:00 pm.
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 Potvins began last season when they hosted "Lift Up Ellie Night" at Time Warner Cable Arena. The family, Checkers and community teamed up to raise funds to help ease the mounting financial burden. The Potvins have no control of 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 the little girls 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 or by emailing dadkins@gocheckers.com.
Checkers Player Update
The Checkers opened the 2009-10 season with a 3-1 victory over the defending Kelly Cup Champion South Carolina Stingrays on Saturday. Two-time ECHL All-Star Tyler Doig led the way for the Checkers with the game winning goal and an assist. Forward Ryan Garlock picked up his 100th point as a professional with an assist on the game-winner. For the full recap of the game click here.
The team will now travel to Florida this weekend for a two-game series against the Everblades. Game times are Friday and Saturday, both at 7:30 pm. Fans can watch and listen live online by visiting www.gocheckers.com or by tuning into AM 1150 WAVO.
Countdown to Home Opener 11 DAYS...The Charlotte Checkers take on the Gwinnett Gladiators at the Time Warner Cable Arena! Get your tickets TODAY!!!!
CheckMate to Compete in Miss North Carolina Pageant CheckMate Ashley will be competing in the Miss North Carolina USA pageant on November 13th and 14th. This will be her third time competing in the pageant. In 2006, she placed third runner up out of more than 80 girls and in 2007 she placed in the top 10. After taking a few years off she says she's "going back this year to hopefully win the title!".
Ashley has had since joining the CheckMates team in August. As a CheckMate, she rehearses twice a week and has volunteered for community appearances such as Walk Now for Autism and Hallo-Wing Golf Tournament to benefit the Make a Wish Foundation. At UNCC, she is pursuing her Masters Degree in elementary education.
Good luck Ashley! The CheckMates and the entire Checkers organization wish you the best of luck!
ECHL Stories from October 21, 2009
- Chiefs Fall To Devils - Johnstown Chiefs
- McGuirk Arrives In Kalamazoo - Kalamazoo Wings
- ECHL Transactions - Oct. 21 - ECHL
- WAVO And WEGO Added As New Checkers Radio Partners - Charlotte Checkers
- Victoria's Painchaud Suspended Two Games, Fined - ECHL
- Alaska's Galbraith Suspended Three Games, Fined - ECHL
- Alaska's Morehouse Suspended One Game, Fined - ECHL
- Kory Nagy Reassigned From Lowell To Trenton - Trenton Devils
- 4th Annual Pink In The Rink Game Saturday - Utah Grizzlies
- Cincinnati Cyclones Have Roeder Returned - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Pogge Recalled By Ducks - Bakersfield Condors
- Classic Harley Davidson Gets Road Warriors' Motor Running For Fifth Annual Trek To Trenton - Reading Royals
- Sundays, Sundays, Sundays - Charlotte Checkers
- Rampage Assign Justin Bernhardt - Las Vegas Wranglers
- Salmon Kings Announce Opening Series Promotions - Victoria Salmon Kings
- ECHL Today - ECHL
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