Chillin’ with the Checkers
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Chubby Brings Us Behind the Bear Costume
Life ain’t easy in a mascot costume, and when it gets to crunchtime, things only get harder. For Lee*, who has been mascoting (yes, it’s a verb) as face of the Charlotte Checkers, Chubby, for eight seasons, it’s the close ones that can be especially taxing on the body. “We…
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Derek Sheppard: Defenseman, Enforcer, Protector
Derek Sheppard isn’t afraid of a fight. The 6-foot, 215-pound Charlotte Checkers defenseman is a strong presence on the ice, making opponents think twice before engaging in unsportsmanlike behavior. There are certainly two sides to this player, but those sides aren’t as different as one might think. Sheppard grew up…
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CheckMate Holly Sawyers Puts Fans First
Chillin’ with the Checkers is the result of a paid partnership between Queen City Nerve and the Charlotte Checkers in which Nerve staff has full editorial control and Checkers offer financial support for creative, experiential coverage. For many people who regularly perform under a spotlight, there’s a common misconception that…
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