CHARLOTTE — UPDATE: The Checkers playoff run came to an end Saturday night, as they dropped Game 3 of the Atlantic Division Finals to the Springfield Thunderbirds 5-1.
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The Charlotte Checkers are in hot pursuit of a championship, and hockey fans in the Queen City can get in on the action.
The team has advanced to Round 3 in the Calder Cup Playoffs after earning a first-round bye and defeating Bridgeport Islanders 3-1 in Round 2.
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Currently, the Checkers are trailing 2-0 in the best-of-five series against the Springfield Thunderbirds.
Game 3 in the Atlantic Division Finals will be played at Bojangles Coliseum at 6 p.m. on Saturday.
If necessary, Game 4 will be played at the coliseum at 6 p.m. on Sunday and Game 5 will be played at home at 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
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Tickets for all games at Bojangles Coliseum are on sale now.
For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
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