Monday Minor's Memo 11/06/2006

ECHL Charlotte, NC – The Checkers were an inhospitable host this past Sunday as they defeated the Texas Wildcatters, dropping them in overtime 5-4 in front of 4,313 checkerheads. Kenton Smith notched the game winner a little over a minute into overtime. Charlotte came into Sunday’s contest after a home loss to the Gwinnette Gladitors (the ECHL affiliate of the Southeast leading Atlanta Thrashers). The Hartford WolfPack (AHL affiliate to the New York Rangers) recalled Jakub Petruzalek earlier in the week. For Charlotte, Petruzalek scored a goal and registered seven helpers for eight points before being recalled by the Pack. For the week of 10/30, the Checkers went 2-1-0 and went 1-1-0 at home. With the week completed, Charlotte stands in second in their division with a 5-2-0 record good for 10 points.

The week ahead for Charlotte:

Friday, November 10th – Charlotte @ Johnston Chiefs 7:30 PM ET
Saturday, November 11th – Augusta Lynx @ Charlotte 7:30 PM ET

SPHL Fayetteville, NC – Fayetteville was stung in overtime by the PeeDee Cyclones to end the FireAntz modest two game winning streak. The Antz had been on a scoring tear until they encountered the Cyclones in Florence. The Antz took care of the Ice Bears on Friday in front of their home fans at the AntHill 11-3, but their first trek on the road was a 4-3 over time lose. With the lose, the Antz fall to 2-1-1 on the early season.

The week ahead for Fayetteville:

Friday November 10th Fayetteville @ Huntsville Havoc 8:30 PM ET
Saturday November 11th Fayetteville @ Knoxville IceBears 7:30 PM ET