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Snowstorm forces Checkers to close Wednesday's game

Due to a large winter storm bringing several inches of snow to the Queen City, the Charlotte Checkers announced that Wednesday night's game will be closed to the public.

The Charlotte Checkers' Zac Dalpe (19) celebrates his goal with teammate Tim Wallace (21) during the second period as they play the Norfolk Admirals in an American Hockey League game at the PNC Arena on Sunday, January 6, 2013, in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Checkers are the Carolina Hurricanes highest-level minor league franchise. The NHL announced an agreement with the players union on the lockout Sunday. (Chris Seward/Raleigh News & Observer/MCT via Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Due to a large winter storm bringing several inches of snow to the Queen City, the Charlotte Checkers announced that Wednesday night’s game will be closed to the public.

The Checkers were originally set to host the Bridgeport Sound Tigers at Bojangles’ Coliseum at 7 p.m. Wednesday, but due to inclement weather, the game has been pushed up 5 p.m.

Ticket holders for the game will be allowed to exchange their tickets for a future game, according to Checkers officials. To exchange tickets, fans are asked to call the Checkers’ main ticket office at 704-342-4423. You can also email the ticket office at tickets@gocheckers.com.