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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 Drop Game One of Finals in Double Overtime

June 13, 2025 - CHARLOTTE, NC - Game One of the Calder Cup Finals turned into a marathon, but it was the Canucks who prevailed 4-3 in double overtime. It appeared that the Checkers netted the game winner early in the second overtime when Abbotsford put a defensive zone faceoff into the back of their own net. The play was reviewed, however, and ultimately ruled no goal. Minutes later - just past the midway point of the frame - the Canucks fired a shot on the man advantage that slipped past Charlotte netminder Kaapo Kahkonen and officia... Full Story

Calder Cup Finals Preview: Checkers vs Canucks

June 11, 2025 - The Checkers kept their playoff run rolling with a sweep of Laval in the Eastern Conference Finals, and now they'll battle the Abbotsford Canucks for the ultimate prize in the Calder Cup Finals. REGULAR SEASON STATS Record/Standings CLT - 44-22-3-3 (2nd Atlantic) ABB - 44-24-2-2 (2nd Pacific) Power Play / Penalty Kill CLT - 21.2% (5th) / 86.6% (1st) ABB - 18.3% (16th) / 82.4% (17th) Offense / Defense CLT - 3.25 GF/Game (t-8th) / 2.57 GA/Game (t-4th) ABB - 3.35 GF/Game (4th) / 2.83 GA/Game (10th)... Full Story

Playoff Notebook: Ready for the Finals

June 10, 2025 - The Checkers wrapped up their sweep of Laval in the Eastern Conference Finals last Tuesday. Since then, they've been patiently waiting on an opponent as Abbotsford and Texas battled it out in a tightly contested Western Conference Finals. "We just keep doing our thing," said Checkers head coach Geordie Kinnear of the time between series. "That's what they've done all year, that's why the group is so impressive. You want to make sure you win the day and get better as a group. I was definitely impressed with our group this ... Full Story

Checkers to Face Abbotsford Canucks in Calder Cup Finals

June 9, 2025 - The Charlotte Checkers today announced that they will face the Abbotsford Canucks in the Calder Cup Finals. The matchup became set earlier tonight when the Canucks defeated the Texas Stars 4-2 to capture the Western Conference Championship in six games. As previously announced, the best-of-seven series will begin in Charlotte with Games 1 and 2 on Friday, June 13, and Sunday, June 15. It will then move to Abbotsford for Games 3, 4 and 5 before concluding in Charlotte, if necessary. Full series schedule (all times Easte... Full Story

• Checkers Drop Game One of Finals in Double Overtime - June 13, 2025
  
• Calder Cup Finals Preview: Checkers vs Canucks - June 11, 2025
  
• Playoff Notebook: Ready for the Finals - June 10, 2025
  
• Checkers to Face Abbotsford Canucks in Calder Cup Finals - June 9, 2025
  
• Jesse Puljujarvi Coming up Clutch for Checkers and Having Fun Along the Way - June 6, 2025
  
• AHL Suspends Riley Bezeau for One Game - June 5, 2025
  
• AHL Announces Calder Cup Finals Schedule - June 5, 2025
  
• Checkers Taking a Moment to Enjoy Run to Finals - June 4, 2025
  
• Puljujarvi's Clutch Winner Sends Checkers to Cup Finals - June 3, 2025
  
• Checkers Advance to Calder Cup Finals - June 3, 2025
  
• Bezeau Spearheads Big Game 3 Win for Charlotte - June 1, 2025
  
• Checkers Dismantle Rocket, Take 2-0 Series Lead - May 29, 2025
  
• Checkers Throttle Rocket to Take Game 1 - May 28, 2025
  
• Eastern Conference Finals Preview: Checkers vs Rocket - May 28, 2025
  
• Playoff Notebook: Final Four - May 27, 2025
  
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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

Sun., Jun 15		Abbotsford at Charlotte (Champ. Gm. 2)	4:00 p.m.
Fri., Jun 13	L	Abbotsford 4 at Charlotte 3 (Champ. Gm. 1)	Final (OT)
Tue., Jun 3	W	Laval 2 at Charlotte 3 (Playoff Gm. 4)	Final
Sun., Jun 1	W	Laval 1 at Charlotte 5 (Playoff Gm. 3)	Final
Thu., May 29	W	Charlotte 5 at Laval 2 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
Wed., May 28	W	Charlotte 5 at Laval 1 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
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• Lekkerimki absent from last four Abbotsford Canucks playoff games - AHL Vancouver Province (June 14)
  
• Abbotsford Canucks Score 2OT Winner For First Calder Cup Finals Win - AHL FloHockey (June 14)
  
• 'Double OT' Danila lifts Abbotsford Canucks to Calder Cup Finals game one win - AHL Abbotsford News (June 14)
  
• How did the Charlotte Checkers fare in Game 1 of the 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs? - AHL WCNC (June 14)
  
• Checkers bow to Canucks in double OT at record-breaking game - AHL WCNC (June 14)
  
• Where to watch AHL Calder Cup Finals Game 1: Charlotte Checkers vs. Abbotsford Canucks stream - AHL Syracuse Post Standard (June 13)
  
• Previewing the Charlotte Checkers' appearance in the Calder Cup Finals - AHL WCNC (June 13)
  
• SERIES PREVIEW: Abbotsford Canucks, Charlotte Checkers begin dance for AHL immortality - AHL Abbotsford News (June 12)
  
• Abbotsford Canucks: Will Lockwood's Calder Cup incentive in Charlotte - AHL Vancouver Province (June 11)
  
• Watch the Charlotte Checkers Calder Cup Finals here - AHL WCNC (June 10)
  
• Previewing the Charlotte Checkers' appearance in the Calder Cup Finals - AHL WCNC (June 10)
  
• Surrey showdown for Calder Cup as Sourdif faces Bains, Khaira of Canucks - AHL Abbotsford News (June 9)
  
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