AHL Charlotte Checkers

Checkers Sign Will Reilly and Patrick Khodorenko to AHL Deals

Published on August 7, 2023 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Charlotte Checkers News Release


The Checkers continue to add to their depth for the upcoming season, inking Will Reilly and Patrick Khodorenko to one-year, two-way AHL contracts.

Reilly, 26, posted five points (1g, 4a) in 30 games for Tucson last season - his third pro campaign. A seventh-round pick by Pittsburgh in 2017, Reilly has totaled 16 points (5g, 11a) in 96 AHL games for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and Tucson, as well as six points (3g, 4a) in 3 career ECHL games for Wheeling.

Prior to turning pro, the Ontario native spent four years at RPI where he notched 68 points (22g, 46a) in 139 games and earned a spot on the ECAC Second All-Star Team in 2019-20.

Khodorenko, 24, appeared in just four games for Hartford last season due to injuries. Across his pro career, he has logged 37 points (13g, 24a) in 93 games for the Wolf Pack - including a high-point in 2021-22 in which he ranked sixth on the team with 27 points (10g, 17a) in 66 games.

The California native spent four years at Michigan State before turning pro - playing alongside current Checker Dennis Cesana. Khodorenko racked up 120 points (54g, 66a) in 143 games, leading the Spartans in scoring in 2019-20 and earning a spot on the Big-10 First All-Star Team in 2019-20 and Second All-Star Team in 2018-19.




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