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Geekie’s 2OT winner sends Checkers to Calder Cup Final
The Checkers eliminate the defending champions and will get the chance to play for the AHL title themselves.
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Checkers Corner: Going Streaking
Charlotte is on a roll again, streaking along with their sixth straight win.
Charlotte Checkers
Focusing on the Carolina Hurricanes' AHL affiliate in Charlotte, NC
Checkers Corner: The Adventures Of “Potsy” and Roy
The duo is hot and the Checkers continue to dominate. Plus, an update on Janne Kuokkanen.
Checkers Corner: It’s Go Time
The Calder Cup playoffs are a go for the Charlotte Checkers.
Checkers Corner: Full Speed Ahead
The Checkers gain momentum by winning four of five, even while being without some key contributors.
Charlotte Checkers Corner: Zykov, Zykon
The Checkers’ leading scorer plays musical chairs, helping them win three games out of five to solidify their postseason standing.
Checkers Corner: In It To Win It
Charlotte remains intact after a quiet NHL trade deadline, continuing their push to the playoffs.
Checkers Corner: WWWinning
Charlotte builds momentum similar to the boys in Raleigh.
Checkers Corner: Check The Pulse
Charlotte stumbles to the finish line of a rough January.
The Charlotte Checkers’ Winter Classic
If a hockey game takes place, and no one is allowed to see it, does it make a sound?
Checkers Corner: The LLLLosses Pile Up
The Checkers lose four straight but avoid making it five.
Checkers Corner: Home Sweet Home
After stumbling through the holiday period, the Checkers will play a majority of their games in January at home where they have thrived.
Checkers Corner: To Three or Not To Three
Charlotte wins three of four in a busy week at home.
Checkers Corner: Charlotte bounces back
Are the Checkers poised for a dominating December?
Recap: Checkers return home to 4-2 win
After a long road trip, Charlotte returned home to a victory, breaking their four game skid.
Checkers Corner: Week 5 Recap
Well, they’re definitely doing better than the team in Raleigh.
A Look at the Big Bo Box
It’s about time you made it out to a Checkers hockey game in Charlotte.
Checkers Recap: Comets win 6-3, earn series split
Well, that was something.
Recap: Charlotte Checkers down Bridgeport Sound Tigers 3-2
The Checkers get revenge for Friday’s loss and continue their strong start.
Checkers Corner: Week 1 Recap; Foegele named POTW
The Checkers started the 2017-18 season off on the right foot.
Checkers Media Day Notes
Some new food items, Checkers take on Homegrown Series and thoughts from Coach Vellucci.
Charlotte Checkers 2017-18 Season Preview
A season ago, the Hurricanes’ AHL affiliate treaded water for months before riding a scorching hot streak into the playoffs. Expectations are higher this year.
Canes sign Di Giuseppe to one-year, two-way contract
PDG was the last unsigned restricted free agent on the Canes’ roster, which looks to be pretty well settled more than a month before training camp opens.
Charlotte approves new construction project at Bojangles’ Coliseum
The construction project will link the Coliseum and Ovens Auditorium together.
Canes sign Necas to ELC; hire minor-league goalie consultant
The Canes’ first-rounder becomes the first member of the draft class of 2017 to sign with the team, and Paul Schonfelder joins the organization as a minor-league consultant.
Video and Quotes: Vellucci introduced as Checkers head coach
The Hurricanes assistant GM was introduced as Checkers head coach after Ulf Samuelsson headed to Chicago.
Checkers 2017-18 Schedule Preview
The Checkers released their season schedule Tuesday evening.
Checkers sign trio to AHL contracts
The Canes’ AHL affiliate adds Stortini, Schilkey and Ouellette to next year’s roster.
Canes sign Smith, Kichton, Robertson to one-year contracts
Three minor-leaguers sign two-way deals to shore up the Charlotte Checkers roster.
Canes sign Brown, Chelios to one-year, two-way deals
Two more signings as the Canes shore up their free agent ranks before the market opens on Saturday.
Canes Assistant GM Vellucci Named Checkers Coach
Vellucci replaces Ulf Samuelsson and will also remain as Canes assistant GM while assuming a new role in Charlotte.
Official: Blackhawks hire Samuelsson as assistant
The Checkers’ bench boss will be the next assistant for the Chicago Blackhawks.
Canes sign Miller to one-year deal
The Charlotte Checkers forward was an offensive leader for the Canes’ young farm team.
Despite early exit, Checkers show positive signs
The Checkers went on a torrid run to make the postseason, and were within one game of toppling the division’s top seed.