Panthers’ Affiliate Charlotte Checkers Opt-Out of 2020-21 Season Andrew Mulville | January 7, 2021 On Jan. 4, the Florida Panthers’ AHL affiliate, the Charlotte Checkers, announced that they are opting out of the 2020-21 season. The Checkers, in coordination with the Panthers, made the…
Prospects News & Rumors: Marchenko, Berggren & Meireles Eddy Jones | October 20, 2020 A Columbus Blue Jackets prospect playing in the KHL is on a four-game goal streak, a Detroit Red Wings former second-round pick is dominating to start the 2020-21 Swedish Hockey…
Prospects News & Rumors: AHL, Moody, Broberg & More Eddy Jones | September 12, 2020 Two American Hockey League franchises announced new affiliation deals on Thursday, a trade took place in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, and a top prospect for the Edmonton Oilers…
Calder Cup Finals: Mission Accomplished Greg Boysen | June 9, 2019 The Charlotte Checkers capped off their amazing season by winning the Calder Cup on Saturday night. The Carolina Hurricanes’ American Hockey League affiliate had a record-setting regular season which saw…
Calder Cup Final: Checkers in the Driver’s Seat Greg Boysen | June 7, 2019 The Charlotte Checkers and Chicago Wolves split the first two games of the Calder Cup Final last weekend in North Carolina. The final two teams left standing in the American…
Calder Cup Final: Bad Blood Brewing Greg Boysen | June 5, 2019 For two teams who have not faced each other since 2017, the animosity between the Charlotte Checkers and Chicago Wolves certainly amped up very early during the Calder Cup Finals.…
Calder Cup Final: All Even Heading to the Windy City Greg Boysen | June 3, 2019 While the Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues are gaining most of the hockey world’s attention in the Stanley Cup Final, the American Hockey League’s championship series is off to…
Calder Cup Final: Checkers vs Wolves Preview Greg Boysen | May 31, 2019 Back in October, 31 teams began their long journey with the ultimate goal being Calder Cup champions. This weekend the last two teams standing, the Charlotte Checkers and Chicago Wolves,…
Calder Cup Playoffs: Eastern Conference Finals Preview Greg Boysen | May 15, 2019 The Charlotte Checkers and Toronto Marlies have been on a collision course to meet in the Eastern Conference Finals since the Calder Cup Playoffs began. These two teams have breezed…
Geordie Kinnear Hard Work Pays Off Michael Gwizdala | June 13, 2016 Paying your dues. It’s something Geordie Kinnear knows plenty about from his playing days to his coaching career. Now, the man affectionately known as “Champ,” will be able to make…
Brotherly Love With Jared Staal Ted Warren | December 30, 2013 In the world of professional sports bloodlines run deep. Influences can come from a variety of family members ranging from brothers to cousins. At the moment, there are a band…
Hurricanes Renewed Faith In Zach Boychuk Ted Warren | December 3, 2013 Zach Boychuk is arguably one of the most talented forwards in the American Hockey League. The 24-year-old’s AHL resume proves it. He has over 247 regular season games in the…
