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May 21, 2023 - Anthony Bitetto has traveled across the hockey landscape throughout his career, but year number 12 proved to be a special one in the Queen City.
"You get older, you don't know how many games you've got left," said Bitetto. "But I enjoyed every moment of it. It was a pleasure playing in this city. I enjoyed it a lot."
The 32-year-old blue liner and veteran of nearly 200 NHL games, Bitetto joined the Checkers as a veteran presence on a young squad and quickly found his place on the team.
"I think the coaching staff di... Full Story
May 21, 2023 - It was a tale of two halves for Gerry Mayhew this season.
Long established as an elite producer at this level, he couldn't quite find his scoring touch - posting 12 points (4g, 8a) in his first 33 frustratingly snakebit games.
"In the beginning I was hitting posts and the confidence was down a little bit," said Mayhew.
The dip in numbers didn't put a damper on the veteran forward's drive, though.
"When you work hard, you start getting rewarded for that work and you become confident," said head coach Geordie Kinne... Full Story
May 21, 2023 - J-F Berube knew what he was getting himself into this season.
With a pair of NHL-contracted goalies already in the mix, the veteran inked a professional tryout with the Checkers and jumped on as the third goalie on the ice in Charlotte.
"Coming in this year, it's something that I spoke about with Leo" said Berube, referring to Checkers goalie coach Leo Luongo. "I knew my situation coming in and I knew that I would be the odd-man out to start with."
But with 12 pro seasons under his belt, he was also well aware of ho... Full Story
May 19, 2023 - The Charlotte Checkers today announced that they raised $347,238 for the community during the 2022-23 season. The team has now made $5.4 million in contributions since Michael Kahn took ownership of the team in 2006.
A large portion of funds raised came from the team's special jersey auctions, beginning with Charlotte FC Night ($36,540) in December and continuing with North Carolina Night presented by Novant Health in January ($31,195), Military Appreciation Night presented by The Independence Fund in February ($31,182) a... Full Story
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Anthony Bitetto Embraces Role on Young Blue Line
May 21, 2023 - Anthony Bitetto has traveled across the hockey landscape throughout his career, but year number 12 proved to be a special one in the Queen City.
"You get older, you don't know how many games you've got left," said Bitetto. "But I enjoyed every moment of it. It was a pleasure playing in this city. I enjoyed it a lot."
The 32-year-old blue liner and veteran of nearly 200 NHL games, Bitetto joined the Checkers as a veteran presence on a young squad and quickly found his place on the team.
"I think the coaching staff di... Full StoryMore Charlotte Checkers stories below
Gerry Mayhew's Refusal to Give up Propels him to Huge Year
May 21, 2023 - It was a tale of two halves for Gerry Mayhew this season.
Long established as an elite producer at this level, he couldn't quite find his scoring touch - posting 12 points (4g, 8a) in his first 33 frustratingly snakebit games.
"In the beginning I was hitting posts and the confidence was down a little bit," said Mayhew.
The dip in numbers didn't put a damper on the veteran forward's drive, though.
"When you work hard, you start getting rewarded for that work and you become confident," said head coach Geordie Kinne... Full StoryJ-F Berube's Waiting Pays off in the End
May 21, 2023 - J-F Berube knew what he was getting himself into this season.
With a pair of NHL-contracted goalies already in the mix, the veteran inked a professional tryout with the Checkers and jumped on as the third goalie on the ice in Charlotte.
"Coming in this year, it's something that I spoke about with Leo" said Berube, referring to Checkers goalie coach Leo Luongo. "I knew my situation coming in and I knew that I would be the odd-man out to start with."
But with 12 pro seasons under his belt, he was also well aware of ho... Full StoryCheckers Raise $347,238 for the Community in 2022-23
May 19, 2023 - The Charlotte Checkers today announced that they raised $347,238 for the community during the 2022-23 season. The team has now made $5.4 million in contributions since Michael Kahn took ownership of the team in 2006.
A large portion of funds raised came from the team's special jersey auctions, beginning with Charlotte FC Night ($36,540) in December and continuing with North Carolina Night presented by Novant Health in January ($31,195), Military Appreciation Night presented by The Independence Fund in February ($31,182) a... Full StoryCharlotte Checkers News
- Anthony Bitetto Embraces Role on Young Blue Line - May 21, 2023
- Gerry Mayhew's Refusal to Give up Propels him to Huge Year - May 21, 2023
- J-F Berube's Waiting Pays off in the End - May 21, 2023
- Checkers Raise $347,238 for the Community in 2022-23 - May 19, 2023
- With Clean Bill Of Health, Cory Conacher Comes Up Big For Checkers - May 18, 2023
- Dominic Franco Makes Impact During Stint in the Queen City - May 17, 2023
- Justin Sourdif Shows Promise of Bright Future in Injury-Shortened Rookie Year - May 15, 2023
- Riley Nash Provides Impact on and off Ice in Return to Charlotte - May 12, 2023
- 2022-23 End of the Year Awards Announced - May 11, 2023
- Playoff Exit Stings, But Checkers Ready to Build Toward Next Step - May 10, 2023
- Queen City Outdoor Classic to Take Place at Truist Field in January 2024 - May 8, 2023
- Checkers' Season Ends with Game 4 Loss to Hershey - May 4, 2023
- Checkers Extend Series with 2-1 Win in Hershey - May 3, 2023
- Dominic Franco Named Checkers Man of the Year in the Community - May 2, 2023
- Dominic Franco Named Checkers Man of the Year - May 2, 2023
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League: American Hockey LeagueHome: Charlotte, North Carolina
Affiliation: Carolina Hurricanes
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| Thu., May 4 | L | Charlotte 2 at Hershey 6 (Playoff Gm. 4) | Final |
| Wed., May 3 | W | Charlotte 2 at Hershey 1 (Playoff Gm. 3) | Final |
| Sat., Apr 29 | L | Hershey 5 at Charlotte 1 (Playoff Gm. 2) | Final |
| Fri., Apr 28 | L | Hershey 5 at Charlotte 2 (Playoff Gm. 1) | Final |
| Fri., Apr 21 | W | Lehigh Valley 0 at Charlotte 6 (Playoff Gm. 3) | Final |
| Thu., Apr 20 | W | Lehigh Valley 4 at Charlotte 5 (Playoff Gm. 2) | Final (OT) |
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Charlotte Checkers Headlines
- Hurricanes playoff news: Raleigh rising, managing pressure - AHL Charlotte Observer (May 16)
- Hershey Bears advance to Atlantic Division finals with win over Checkers - AHL Harrisburg Patriot-News (May 5)
- Hershey Bears knock out Charlotte, advance in Calder Cup Playoffs - AHL ABC 27 (May 5)
- Local sports digest: Pequea Valley tops Wyomissing in District 3 boys tennis; Barnstormers fall while Bears win - AHL Lancaster Intelligencer Journal (May 5)
- Hershey Bears surge to Game 4 win over Charlotte, advance to division finals - AHL Carlisle Sentinel (May 5)
- Hershey Bears fall to Checkers in Game 3, look to finish off series Thursday night - AHL Harrisburg Patriot-News (May 4)
- Hershey jumps to 2-0 series lead over Charlotte in AHL Atlantic Division semifinals - AHL Carlisle Sentinel (April 30)
- Fast start powers Hershey to 5-2 win over Charlotte in AHL playoff opener - AHL Carlisle Sentinel (April 29)
- Charlotte Checkers vs Hershey Bears AHL second-round series - AHL Charlotte Observer (April 24)
- Lehigh Valley Phantoms season ends with AHL playoff loss to Charlotte Checkers - AHL Allentown Morning Call (April 22)
- Charlotte Checkers to play in first outdoor hockey game - AHL Charlotte Observer (April 18)
- Checkers, Phantoms meet in AHL playoffs - AHL Charlotte Observer (April 17)
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