CHARLOTTE, NC – With 18 shots on goal in the first period, the Checkers completely dominated play on Friday evening against the Rockford Ice Hogs. In reply ,the opposition only got off four shots; amazingly the score at the end … Continue reading
Author Archives: Eddie Mitchell
Checkers notebook – Road weary Charlotte returns home
CHARLOTTE, NC – Road games are always tough but when you have nine on the bounce it is even tougher. The Checkers final road game sweep took them to Oklahoma City to face the Barons for two games, then on … Continue reading
Checkers notebook: Coming to America
CHARLOTTE, NC – I have always been impressed by the Charlotte Checkers. As an organization they are first class from top to bottom. This was my first one-on-one interview with Charlotte players; all three players that I interviewed were an … Continue reading
Checkers notebook: Special teams impact Charlotte on the road
CHARLOTTE , NC – Special teams were at the forefront of the Checkers first two games this past weekend. On Friday night in Milwaukee the Admirals scored three power-play goals that gave them victory over the Checkers. Chris Durno scored … Continue reading
The Shockbox – A must for all hockey players
CHARLOTTE, NC – In 1969, I took a serious fall hitting my head while training on my bicycle. As a result of that fall I lost my sense of smell and spent five days in the hospital. In 2001, … Continue reading
Checkers notebook: team joins “Movember” effort
CHARLOTTE, NC – Movember, the world-wide men’s health foundation is being supported by the Checkers hockey team and staff including owner Michael Kahn. To raise funds and awareness the players, staff and owner Kahn are growing moustaches. Chris Durno … Continue reading