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The Charlotte Checkers are a minor league hockey team. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, they are a member of the American Hockey League.

Checkers Dominate Springfield 8-1 for Game 1 Win

April 22, 2026 - CHARLOTTE, NC - The Checkers started off their playoff run with a bang, throttling the Thunderbirds 8-1 to take Game 1. The home team tilted the ice right off the bat, racking up four straight goals in the opening frame while holding the Thunderbirds to just two shots on goal. The Checkers kept that momentum rolling into the middle frame, posting three more tallies in the first eight minutes of the period to build a staggering 7-0 lead before the game even hit its midway point. Things slowed from there - Springfield ra... Full Story

NHL-Tested Checkers Return from Florida with Lessons

April 22, 2026 - "Leafs have managed only 16 shots on the Charlotte Checkers tonight." That post from The Athletic's James Mirtle was one of many that littered social media over the final few weeks of the NHL season as the injury-plagued Panthers trotted out lineups that fans from the Queen City would recognize. It culminated in an 8-1 win over Detroit in the regular-season finale using a lineup that featured eight skaters who had spent a chunk of the season in Charlotte. "They're going back with a whole lot of confidence and a lot ... Full Story

First Round Preview: Checkers vs Thunderbirds

April 21, 2026 - After finishing third in the Atlantic Division, the Checkers are set to host the Springfield Thunderbirds in the first round of the Calder Cup Playoffs. Before the puck drops on Wednesday, let's break down the matchup! REGULAR SEASON STATS Record/Standings CLT - 44-23-5-0 (3rdd Atlantic) SPR - 32-32-6-2 (6th Atlantic) Power Play / Penalty Kill CLT - 15.2% (27th) / 85.5% (3rd) SPR - 19.5% (3rd) / 83.6% (7th) Offense / Defense CLT - 3.31 GF/Game (7th) / 2.60 GA/Game (t-4th) SPR - 2.88 GF/Game (24t... Full Story

Regular Season Wrap Up

April 20, 2026 - The regular season is officially in the books! Before the Checkers embark on their journey through the Calder Cup Playoffs on Wednesday, let's take a look back to wrap up the 2025-26 slate. THE FINAL NUMBERS RECORD 44-23-5-0 (3rd in Atlantic Division, 3rd in Eastern Conference, 5th in AHL) OFFENSE / DEFENSE RANKINGS 3.31 goals per game (7th in AHL) / 2.60 goals-against per game (t-4th) SPECIAL TEAMS 15.2% PP (27th) / 85.5% PK (3rd) LEADERS Points Ben Steeves (45), Jack Devine (43), Sandis Vilman... Full Story

• Checkers Dominate Springfield 8-1 for Game 1 Win - April 22, 2026
  
• NHL-Tested Checkers Return from Florida with Lessons - April 22, 2026
  
• First Round Preview: Checkers vs Thunderbirds - April 21, 2026
  
• Regular Season Wrap Up - April 20, 2026
  
• Checkers to Face Springfield in First Round of Playoffs - April 19, 2026
  
• Checkers Power Past Phantoms 4-1 - April 19, 2026
  
• Checkers Stymied in 2-0 Loss to Phantoms - April 18, 2026
  
• Bojangles Game Preview: April 18 & 19 vs Lehigh Valley - April 17, 2026
  
• Panthers Assign Eight Players to Checkers Ahead of Calder Cup Playoffs - April 17, 2026
  
• Panthers Recall Mikulas Hovorka - April 15, 2026
  
• Ben Steeves Named Checkers Man of the Year in Community - April 14, 2026
  
• Weekly Report: April 13 - April 13, 2026
  
• Sandis Vilmanis Building off NHL, Olympic Experience to Stand out in Charlotte - April 13, 2026
  
• Checkers Blast Bears Behind Vilmanis' Record-Breaking Performance - April 12, 2026
  
• Checkers Announce First-Round Playoff Schedule - April 11, 2026
  
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League: American Hockey League
Home: Charlotte, North Carolina
Affiliation: Carolina Hurricanes
Website: Charlotte Checkers site
Schedule: Full Charlotte Checkers Schedule
Statistics: Full Charlotte Checkers Statistics

Sat., Apr 25		Springfield at Charlotte (Playoff Gm. 3, if nec.)	7:00 p.m.
Fri., Apr 24		Springfield at Charlotte (Playoff Gm. 2)	7:00 p.m.
Wed., Apr 22	W	Springfield 1 at Charlotte 8 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
Sun., Apr 19	W	Lehigh Valley 1 at Charlotte 4	Final
Sat., Apr 18	L	Lehigh Valley 2 at Charlotte 0	Final
Sun., Apr 12	W	Hershey 1 at Charlotte 6	Final
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• CHECK: Charlotte Checkers vets led the way in game 1. The bully got bullied & are bullying again - AHL WCNC (April 23)
  
• CULTURE OVER TANK: Inexperienced Cats obliterated Toronto. Checkers in position for Calder Cup - AHL WCNC (April 13)
  
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