Ultimate Cheerleaders

Carolina Road Trip: Part Two

Finally, the long awaited part two from my trip to Charlotte.

After Friday night with the Bobcats, it was Saturday night with the ECHL Charlotte Checkers and their dance team the Checkmates. The Checkmates, like the LadyCats, are under the direction of our good friend Brandii McCoy

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Yes, they dance on the ice. No carpet, no special shoes!

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Sheena is from Nova Scotia and is one of the skaters on the team. She teaches middle and high school French.

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Yes, Brandii convinced me pose in another group photo.

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Checkmates in the elevator on the way back from visiting fans in the suites. In the center is Megan, captain and four-year veteran of the squad. During the day Megan is an IT Consultant.

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Erin comes to Charlotte from Texas by way of New York. She’s an Aggie and was on the Texas A&M Dance Team

[Checkmates blue uniforms by The Line Up]

[Charlotte Checkmates]

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James, East Coast Correspondent

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