CHARLOTTE, NC – Late goals seem to be the story of the Checkers season so far. On Friday evening in Oklahoma City, a late goal by Matt Pistilli on a power-play gave Charlotte a 2-1 victory. A great way to … Continue reading
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Checkers win two of three on weekend
CHARLOTTE, NC – It was one of those “how did that happen” events. Friday night’s game against the Houston Aeros saw the Checkers strolling to victory after two goals from Center Zach Boychuk. What happened was the third period; the … Continue reading
Checkers take brace of games
CHARLOTTE, NC – On Saturday, of this two-game weekend saw the Checkers give away a three-goal lead to the visiting Peoria Rivermen. Coasting to what appeared to be an easy victory in the third period; the Checkers were all … Continue reading
Tough weekend for Checkers
CHARLOTTE, NC – On Friday evening October 7, the Checkers traveled to Norfolk, VA, to face the Admirals. It was a hectic week of training, combined with Husqvarna’s 15 Days of Giving, and the finalization of a 22-man roster. … Continue reading
Charlotte Checkers preseason and beyond
CHARLOTTE, NS – Disappointing. That’s how Jeff Daniels, head coach of the Charlotte Checkers described the way the 2010/11 season ended. The Checkers had started the season slowly but then picked up, bringing them to the Eastern Conference play-off. It … Continue reading
Canes and Jets entertain in preseason tilt
CHARLOTTE, NC – Although results really do not matterin the pre-season it appears Paul Maurice, the head coach of the Hurricanes was not happy with his team’s performance against the Buffalo Sabres and Nashville Predators. Last Friday’s loss was the … Continue reading