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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/06/20/54/HrpMI.St.138.jpeg|480Lucy Clarke, 12, left and Tucker Beck, 6, play hockey outside the arena before The Charlotte Checkers play the Norfolk Admirals in a American Hockey League hockey game played the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC on Jan. 6, 2013. The Checkers are the Carolina Hurricanes highest level minor league franchise. The NHL announced an agreement with the players union on the lockout.
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/06/20/54/UBZrd.St.138.jpeg|525Stormy, the Carolina Hurricanes mascot, is quite happy as he hits the ice before the Charlotte Checkers play the Norfolk Admirals in a American Hockey League hockey game played the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC on Jan. 6, 2013. The Checkers are the Carolina Hurricanes highest level minor league franchise. The NHL announced an agreement with the players union on the lockout Sunday.
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/06/20/53/1nIdd4.St.138.jpeg|525The Charlotte Checkers get ready to take the ice before they play the Norfolk Admirals in a American Hockey League hockey game at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC on Jan. 6, 2013. The Checkers beat the Admirals 3-1. The Checkers are the Carolina Hurricanes highest level minor league franchise.
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/06/20/53/rWmWm.St.138.jpeg|423The Charlotte Checkers Chris Terry (25) takes the ice at the start of an American Hockey League hockey game at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC on Jan. 6, 2013. The Checkers beat the Admirals 3-1. The Checkers are the Carolina Hurricanes highest level minor league franchise.
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/06/20/52/QlylQ.St.138.jpeg|477The Norfolk Admirals Tommi KIvisto (9) battle the Charlotte Checkers Chris Terry (25) during the first period of an American Hockey League hockey game at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC on Jan. 6, 2013. The Checkers beat the Admirals 3-1. The Checkers are the Carolina Hurricanes highest level minor league franchise.
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/06/20/52/1sbkxV.St.138.jpeg|433The Charlotte Checkers Riley Nash (20) passes to teammate Zach Boychuk (11) while the Norfolk Admirals Josh Brittain (13) defends during the first period of an American Hockey League hockey game at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC on Jan. 6, 2013. The Checkers beat the Admirals 3-1. The Checkers are the Carolina Hurricanes highest level minor league franchise.
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/06/20/52/kvD0.St.138.jpeg|525The Charlotte Checkers Justin Shugg (14) battles the Norfolk Admirals Troy Bodie (20) for the puck during the first period of an American Hockey League hockey game at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC on Jan. 6, 2013. The Checkers beat the Admirals 3-1. The Checkers are the Carolina Hurricanes highest level minor league franchise.
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/06/20/52/1qpRsW.St.138.jpeg|525Marty Miller from Cary shows his sign voicing his thoughts on the NHL lockout as the Charlotte Checkers play the Norfolk Admirals in a American Hockey League hockey game played the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC on Jan. 6, 2013. The Checkers are the Carolina Hurricanes highest level minor league franchise. The NHL announced an agreement with the players union on the lockout Sunday. "It's about time!" he said of the end of the lockout.
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/06/20/51/pzATB.St.138.jpeg|427The Charlotte Checkers Tim Wallace checks the Norfolk AdmiralsNate Guenin (5) during the first period of an American Hockey League hockey game at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC on Jan. 6, 2013. The Checkers beat the Admirals 3-1. The Checkers are the Carolina Hurricanes highest level minor league franchise.
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/06/20/51/EjpVR.St.138.jpeg|417Stormy, the Carolina Hurricanes mascot, cheers along as the Charlotte Checkers play the Norfolk Admirals in a American Hockey League hockey game played the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC on Jan. 6, 2013. The Checkers are the Carolina Hurricanes highest level minor league franchise. The NHL announced an agreement with the players union on the lockout Sunday.
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/06/20/51/1jVxLa.St.138.jpeg|525The Charlotte Checkers Brett Bellemore (34) fights with the Norfolk Admirals Josh Brittain (13) during the first period of an American Hockey League hockey game at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC on Jan. 6, 2013. Both players were penalized on the play. The Checkers beat the Admirals 3-1. The Checkers are the Carolina Hurricanes highest level minor league franchise.
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/06/20/50/15VhQd.St.138.jpeg|428The Charlotte Checkers Justin Faulk (28) moves the puck during the second period of an American Hockey League hockey game at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC on Jan. 6, 2013. The Checkers beat the Admirals 3-1. The Checkers are the Carolina Hurricanes highest level minor league franchise.
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/06/20/50/689lK.St.138.jpeg|380The Charlotte Checkers Justin Faulk (28) moves the puck past the Admirals Peter Holland (22) during the second period of an American Hockey League hockey game between the Charlotte Checkers and the Norfolk Admirals at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC on Jan. 6, 2013. The Checkers beat the Admirals 3-1. The Checkers are the Carolina Hurricanes highest level minor league franchise.
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/06/20/50/oFYlu.St.138.jpeg|432The Charlotte Checkers Drayson Bowman (27) checks the Admirals Emeron Etem (26) during the second period of an American Hockey League hockey game between the Charlotte Checkers and the Norfolk Admirals at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC on Jan. 6, 2013. The Checkers beat the Admirals 3-1. The Checkers are the Carolina Hurricanes highest level minor league franchise.
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/06/20/50/1hl1iA.St.138.jpeg|400The Charlotte Checkers Drayson Bowman (27) checks the Admirals Emeron Etem (26) during the second period of an American Hockey League hockey game between the Charlotte Checkers and the Norfolk Admirals at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC on Jan. 6, 2013. The Checkers beat the Admirals 3-1. The Checkers are the Carolina Hurricanes highest level minor league franchise.
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/06/20/49/r7BRs.St.138.jpeg|417The Charlotte Checkers Dan Ellis (31) and Brett Bellemore (34) defend against the Admirals Rod Pelley (16) during the second period of an American Hockey League hockey game between the Charlotte Checkers and the Norfolk Admirals at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC on Jan. 6, 2013. The Checkers beat the Admirals 3-1. The Checkers are the Carolina Hurricanes highest level minor league franchise.
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/06/20/49/iF1xB.St.138.jpeg|451The Charlotte Checkers head coach Jeff Daniels directs the team during the second period of an American Hockey League hockey game between the Charlotte Checkers and the Norfolk Admirals at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC on Jan. 6, 2013. The Checkers beat the Admirals 3-1. The Checkers are the Carolina Hurricanes highest level minor league franchise.
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/06/20/49/MXzTO.St.138.jpeg|525One fan shows his displeasure with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman as he holds a sign while the Charlotte Checkers play the Norfolk Admirals in a American Hockey League hockey game played the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC on Jan. 6, 2013. The Checkers are the Carolina Hurricanes highest level minor league franchise. The NHL announced an agreement with the players union on the lockout Sunday.
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/06/20/49/burMW.St.138.jpeg|411One young fan holds a sign related to the NHL lockout while the Charlotte Checkers play the Norfolk Admirals in a American Hockey League hockey game played the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC on Jan. 6, 2013. The Checkers are the Carolina Hurricanes highest level minor league franchise. The NHL announced an agreement with the players union on the lockout Sunday.
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/06/20/48/ubW2p.St.138.jpeg|462The Charlotte Checkers head coach Jeff Daniels directs the team during the second period of an American Hockey League hockey game between the Charlotte Checkers and the Norfolk Admirals at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC on Jan. 6, 2013. The Checkers beat the Admirals 3-1. The Checkers are the Carolina Hurricanes highest level minor league franchise.
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/06/20/48/A2QVZ.St.138.jpeg|429The Charlotte Checkers Zach Boychuk (11) and the Admirals Matt Smaby (25) vie for the puck during the second period of an American Hockey League hockey game between the Charlotte Checkers and the Norfolk Admirals at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC on Jan. 6, 2013. The Checkers beat the Admirals 3-1. The Checkers are the Carolina Hurricanes highest level minor league franchise.
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/06/20/48/1pbI2p.St.138.jpeg|525The Charlotte Checkers' Zac Dalpe (19) celebrates his goal with teammate Tim Wallace (21) during the second period as they play the Norfolk Admirals in a American Hockey League hockey game played the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC on Jan. 6, 2013. The Checkers are the Carolina Hurricanes highest level minor league franchise. The fans celebrate the goal, they also are cheering that the NHL announced an agreement with the players union on the lockout Sunday.
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/06/20/48/GgdA9.St.138.jpeg|453The Charlotte Checkers Zac Dalpe (19) celebrates his goal as he comes back to the bench during the second period of an American Hockey League hockey game between the Charlotte Checkers and the Norfolk Admirals at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC on Jan. 6, 2013. The Checkers beat the Admirals 3-1. The Checkers are the Carolina Hurricanes highest level minor league franchise.
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/06/20/47/1jwGrM.St.138.jpeg|381Carolina Hurricanes fans cheer on the Charlotte Checkers as they play the Norfolk Admirals in a American Hockey League hockey game at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC on Jan. 6, 2013. The Checkers are the Carolina Hurricanes highest level minor league franchise. Hockey fans are also cheering that the NHL announced an agreement with the players union on the lockout Sunday.
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/06/20/47/1aGk69.St.138.jpeg|525The Charlotte Checkers Chris Terry celebrates his goal during the third period as they play the Norfolk Admirals in a American Hockey League hockey game at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC on Jan. 6, 2013. The Checkers are the Carolina Hurricanes highest level minor league franchise. The NHL announced an agreement with the players union on the lockout Sunday.
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/06/20/47/QDEPo.St.138.jpeg|482The Charlotte Checkers Dan Ellis (31) and Bobby Sanguinetti (6) defend against the Admirals Patrick Maroon (19) during the third period of an American Hockey League hockey game between the Charlotte Checkers and the Norfolk Admirals at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC on Jan. 6, 2013. The Checkers beat the Admirals 3-1. The Checkers are the Carolina Hurricanes highest level minor league franchise.
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/06/20/47/2zz4I.St.138.jpeg|525The Charlotte Checkers Zach Boychuk (11) battles the Admirals Josh Brittain (13) for the puck during the third period of an American Hockey League hockey game between the Charlotte Checkers and the Norfolk Admirals at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC on Jan. 6, 2013. The Checkers beat the Admirals 3-1. The Checkers are the Carolina Hurricanes highest level minor league franchise.
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/06/20/46/WlX2I.St.138.jpeg|416The Charlotte Checkers Jerome Samson (17) celebrates his goal with teammates Zach Boychuk (11) and Zac Dalpe (19) while the Admirals Devante Smith-Pelly (34) skates by during the third period of an American Hockey League hockey game between the Charlotte Checkers and the Norfolk Admirals at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC on Jan. 6, 2013. The Checkers beat the Admirals 3-1. The Checkers are the Carolina Hurricanes highest level minor league franchise.
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/06/20/46/PqbD.St.138.jpeg|350Fans cheer a Checkers goal during the third period as the Charlotte Checkers play the Norfolk Admirals in a American Hockey League hockey game played the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC on Jan. 6, 2013. The Checkers are the Carolina Hurricanes highest level minor league franchise. The NHL announced an agreement with the players union on the lockout Sunday.
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/06/20/45/QzhCk.St.138.jpeg|412The Charlotte Checkers salute the crowd at the end of an American Hockey League hockey game between the Charlotte Checkers and the Norfolk Admirals at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC on Jan. 6, 2013. The Checkers beat the Admirals 3-1. The Checkers are the Carolina Hurricanes highest level minor league franchise.
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