Hurricanes’ Inability to Develop Players Proving Costly Andrew Luistro | September 30, 2013 With the Carolina Hurricanes’ trade of Zac Dalpe and Jeremy Welsh to the Vancouver Canucks over the weekend, it was another admission of failure on the part general manager Jim…
Admirals Top Checkers In Preseason Finale Ted Warren | September 29, 2013 The Norfolk Admirals, the American League affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks, skated on home ice against the AHL affiliate of the Carolina Hurricanes, the Charlotte Checkers, at Norfolk Scope arena…
Frederik Andersen the One That Got Away Andrew Luistro | September 28, 2013 As the Charlotte Checkers dropped the puck on their 2013-14 preseason, a reminder of what could have been tended the net at the opposite end of the rink. Frederik Andersen was…
AHL Season Preview: Charlotte Checkers Andrew Luistro | September 25, 2013 2013-14 American Hockey League Season Previews CHARLOTTE CHECKERS Coaching Staff: Jeff Daniels, head coach; Geordie Kinnear, assistant coach Affiliates: Carolina Hurricanes (NHL), Florida Everblades (ECHL) 2012-2013 RECAP Record: 42-26-4-4 (92 points) Conference…
Hurricanes Head to Traverse City, Talent in Tow Andrew Luistro | August 29, 2013 The NHL offseason is finally nearing its end, and winter is coming. Next week, the Carolina Hurricanes will make their fourth appearance at the annual Traverse City Rookie Tournament, giving…
Charlotte Checkers: Five Games to Watch in 2013-14 Andrew Luistro | August 22, 2013 For the third straight season, the Charlotte Checkers will be playing in the AHL’s Western Conference. They’ve played in divisions labeled for almost every geographical direction: From East to Midwest…
Zach Boychuk Signing a Win for Charlotte Checkers Andrew Luistro | August 22, 2013 After a surprisingly lengthy standoff between Zach Boychuk and the Carolina Hurricanes, the former first round pick has finally been brought back into the fold. The team announced Tuesday that…
AHL To Serve As Testing Ground In 2012-13 Michael Gwizdala | July 2, 2012 During the 1990’s when the AHL and now defunct IHL had more autonomy so to speak, they served not only as a place for players to prove their mettle, but…