Posts About "Charlotte Checkers"
Elias Lindholm's Growth Is Important to the Hurricanes' Success
July 19th, 2014 Elias Lindholm had enough upside and talent to make the Carolina Hurricanes opening day roster in 2013. He was the fifth overall pick in the draft that year and scored a goal four games into his career. Besides that his rookie season was a slow, and sometimes frustrating process. That process culminated with a strong finish to his...
Admirals Top Checkers In Preseason Finale
September 29th, 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 looking to avenge the 4-2 loss against the Checkers Friday in North Carolina. Saturday’s game marks the end of the preseason for the Admirals...
Rivermen Catching Up To NHL Talent
December 19th, 2012 The adjustment from the NHL to the AHL is not an easy one. Players have had to adjust to team bus rides instead of team charters. Playing in Boston or Chicago is different from playing in Providence or Rockford. Jordan Eberle, property of the Edmonton Oilers and a 34-goal scorer in the NHL last season, described dropping from...
AHL To Serve As Testing Ground In 2012-13
July 2nd, 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 for hockey to test possible rule changes. With the AHL installing full scale instant replay for the first time (which should be interesting at the old Glens Falls Civic Center) the...
