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July 15, 2024 - The Charlotte Checkers today announced that Zawyer Sports & Entertainment has acquired a controlling interest in the team. Michael Kahn, the team's current CEO who has held majority ownership since 2006, will remain as the largest minority partner.
The Checkers' day-to-day business operations and front office staff will not change as a result of the ownership transfer.
We are excited to welcome the Charlotte Checkers to the Zawyer Sports family, said Zawyer Sports & Entertainment CEO Andy Kaufmann. The Checkers are a t... Full Story
July 11, 2024 - The wait is finally over - the 2024-25 schedule is officially out!
The new slate features plenty of highlights - from new opponents to holiday tilts and more - so let's jump right in.
GETTING STARTED
The Checkers will kick off the 2024-25 campaign on the road, taking a quick trip to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Oct. 12 and to Bridgeport the following night before returning to the Queen City. The first opportunity for fans to catch the team at Bojangles Coliseum comes on Oct. 18, when the Checkers will host the Cleveland... Full Story
July 10, 2024 - Mack Guzda is remaining in the organization, this time on a one-year AHL contract with Charlotte.
The 23-year-old appeared in two games for Charlotte last season - going 1-1-0 with a 2.02 goals-against average and a .930 save percentage - before being sidelined for the remainder of the year with injury. Over his career Guzda is 17-10-3 with a 2.82 goals-against average and a .900 save percentage in 31 games for the Checkers.
Prior to making the jump to the pros, the Tennessee native went 83-58-19 with a 3.18 goals-agai... Full Story
July 9, 2024 - The Checkers added a wealth of experience to their roster today, inking forward Kyle Criscuolo to a one-year AHL contract.
Criscuolo, 32, has logged 430 games at the AHL level, posting 248 points (105g, 143a) along the way while suiting up for Grand Rapids - where he won a Calder Cup in 2017 - Rochester, Lehigh Valley, San Diego, San Jose and Utica. Last season he ranked fourth on the Comets with 42 points (16g, 26a) in 63 games.
The New Jersey native has also appeared in 16 NHL games over his career for Buffalo, Detro... Full Story
The Charlotte Checkers are a minor league hockey team. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, they are a member of the American Hockey League.
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Zawyer Sports & Entertainment Acquires Controlling Interest of the Charlotte Checkers
July 15, 2024 - The Charlotte Checkers today announced that Zawyer Sports & Entertainment has acquired a controlling interest in the team. Michael Kahn, the team's current CEO who has held majority ownership since 2006, will remain as the largest minority partner.
The Checkers' day-to-day business operations and front office staff will not change as a result of the ownership transfer.
We are excited to welcome the Charlotte Checkers to the Zawyer Sports family, said Zawyer Sports & Entertainment CEO Andy Kaufmann. The Checkers are a t... Full StoryMore Charlotte Checkers stories below
Checkers Announce 2024-25 Schedule
July 11, 2024 - The wait is finally over - the 2024-25 schedule is officially out!
The new slate features plenty of highlights - from new opponents to holiday tilts and more - so let's jump right in.
GETTING STARTED
The Checkers will kick off the 2024-25 campaign on the road, taking a quick trip to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Oct. 12 and to Bridgeport the following night before returning to the Queen City. The first opportunity for fans to catch the team at Bojangles Coliseum comes on Oct. 18, when the Checkers will host the Cleveland... Full StoryMack Guzda Returns to Checkers on AHL Deal
July 10, 2024 - Mack Guzda is remaining in the organization, this time on a one-year AHL contract with Charlotte.
The 23-year-old appeared in two games for Charlotte last season - going 1-1-0 with a 2.02 goals-against average and a .930 save percentage - before being sidelined for the remainder of the year with injury. Over his career Guzda is 17-10-3 with a 2.82 goals-against average and a .900 save percentage in 31 games for the Checkers.
Prior to making the jump to the pros, the Tennessee native went 83-58-19 with a 3.18 goals-agai... Full StoryCheckers Sign Kyle Criscuolo to AHL Deal
July 9, 2024 - The Checkers added a wealth of experience to their roster today, inking forward Kyle Criscuolo to a one-year AHL contract.
Criscuolo, 32, has logged 430 games at the AHL level, posting 248 points (105g, 143a) along the way while suiting up for Grand Rapids - where he won a Calder Cup in 2017 - Rochester, Lehigh Valley, San Diego, San Jose and Utica. Last season he ranked fourth on the Comets with 42 points (16g, 26a) in 63 games.
The New Jersey native has also appeared in 16 NHL games over his career for Buffalo, Detro... Full StoryCharlotte Checkers News
- Zawyer Sports & Entertainment Acquires Controlling Interest of the Charlotte Checkers - July 15, 2024
- Checkers Announce 2024-25 Schedule - July 11, 2024
- Mack Guzda Returns to Checkers on AHL Deal - July 10, 2024
- Checkers Sign Kyle Criscuolo to AHL Deal - July 9, 2024
- Panthers Agree to Terms on One-Year, Two-Way Deal with Jaycob Megna - July 5, 2024
- Aidan McDonough Inks One-Year AHL Deal with Charlotte - July 5, 2024
- Panthers Agree to Terms with MacKenzie Entwistle on Two-Way Deal - July 2, 2024
- Checkers Add Seven Via AHL Contracts, Including Trevor Carrick - July 2, 2024
- Panthers Agree to Terms with Rasmus Asplund on One-Year, Two-Way Deal - July 1, 2024
- Panthers Agree to Terms with Matt Kiersted on One-Year, Two-Way Deal - June 28, 2024
- Panthers Agree to Terms with Patrick Giles on Two-Year Deal - June 28, 2024
- Checkers Announce ECHL Affiliation with Savannah Ghost Pirates - June 17, 2024
- Mitch Vande Sompel Returns on Two-Year AHL Deal - June 5, 2024
- Jared Staal Named Head Coach of ECHL's Savannah Ghost Pirates - May 28, 2024
- Defenseman Andre Anania Signs AHL Deal - May 23, 2024
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League: American Hockey LeagueHome: Charlotte, North Carolina
Affiliation: Carolina Hurricanes
Website: Charlotte Checkers site
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Charlotte Checkers Scoreboard
| Sun., Apr 28 | L | Hartford 3 at Charlotte 1 (Playoff Gm. 3) | Final |
| Sat., Apr 27 | L | Hartford 3 at Charlotte 2 (Playoff Gm. 2) | Final (OT) |
| Thu., Apr 25 | W | Hartford 1 at Charlotte 3 (Playoff Gm. 1) | Final |
| Sun., Apr 21 | L | Charlotte 1 at Lehigh Valley 4 | Final |
| Sat., Apr 20 | W | Charlotte 4 at Hershey 1 | Final |
| Wed., Apr 17 | L | Charlotte 3 at Hershey 4 | Final |
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Charlotte Checkers Headlines
- Charlotte Checkers purchased by Zawyer Sports & Entertainment - AHL WCNC (July 15)
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- Dom Amore: You ready for some playoff hockey? Wolf Pack delivering again for Hartford faithful - AHL Hartford Courant (April 15)
- Thunderbirds fall to Checkers, Adam Gaudette regains league lead in goals - AHL Springfield Republican (April 14)
- Charlotte Checkers all the boxes for Gaber - AHL Winnipeg Free Press (April 5)
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