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Charlotte Checkers Announce Affiliation with NHL's Florida Panthers

September 10, 2020 - The Charlotte Checkers today announced that they have reached a multi-year affiliation agreement with the NHL's Florida Panthers that will begin with the 2020-21 season. "We are very fortunate to have found a great partner in the Florida Panthers," said Checkers Chief Operating Officer Tera Black. "We feel confident that this relationship will allow us to continue producing a high-level product while providing a great environment for player development. We look forward to welcoming their players and staff to Charlotte as... Full Story

'Canes Agree to Terms with David and Jason Cotton

March 24, 2020 - RALEIGH, NC - Don Waddell, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League's Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has agreed to terms with forwards David and Jason Cotton on entry-level contracts. David Cotton has been signed to a two-year contract that will pay $700,000 in 2020-21 and $832,500 in 2021-22 at the NHL level and $70,000 at the American Hockey League (AHL) level in both seasons, and he will receive a $185,000 signing bonus. Jason Cotton has been signed to a one-year contract for the 202... Full Story

Lorentz Leads Checkers to OT Win against Cleveland

March 11, 2020 - CHARLOTTE, NC - The Checkers and Monsters locked in another tight battle Wednesday night that took more than 60 minutes to decide, but the home side rallied to claim a big two points in the standings. After killing off over 90 seconds of their own penalty in overtime, the Checkers earned a man advantage and made quick work of it. Less than 30 seconds into it Jake Bean threaded a cross-ice feed to Steven Lorentz, who ripped a shot into the back of the net for his second goal of the night and picked up the win for Charlotte... Full Story

Checkers Clamp Down Cleveland in 2-1 Win

March 10, 2020 - CHARLOTTE, NC - It was a low-scoring affair in Charlotte, but the Checkers gutted out a critical win over the Cleveland Monsters by a 2-1 score. Keith Kinkaid put on a show between the pipes for Charlotte, stopping 29 of the 30 shots he faced on the night. He saved his biggest for last, though, robbing the Monsters on a point-blank attempt with six seconds left in regulation to put the Checkers' win on ice. Charlotte's offense came in an early burst. Max McCormick wheeled into the zone and wired a wrister into the top ... Full Story

• Charlotte Checkers Announce Affiliation with NHL's Florida Panthers - September 10, 2020
  
• VIDEO: 2019-20 AHL Defenseman of the Year: Jake Bean - May 27, 2020
  
• VIDEO: AHL Replay: 2019 Calder Cup Finals, Game 5 - March 31, 2020
  
• 'Canes Agree to Terms with David and Jason Cotton - March 24, 2020
  
• Lorentz Leads Checkers to OT Win against Cleveland - March 11, 2020
  
• Checkers Clamp Down Cleveland in 2-1 Win - March 10, 2020
  
• American Hockey League Announces Suspensions - March 9, 2020
  
• 'Canes Reassign Nedeljkovic to Charlotte - March 9, 2020
  
• Checkers Claim Point But Fall to Comets in OT - March 7, 2020
  
• Checkers Fall to Comets in Goaltending Duel - March 6, 2020
  
• Charlotte's Morgan Geekie Named CCM/AHL Player of the Week - March 2, 2020
  
• Geekie's Hat Trick Helps Checkers Blow out Bears 6-3 - March 1, 2020
  
• Tampa Bay Recalls Mike Condon from Charlotte - March 1, 2020
  
• Checkers Handed 6-1 Loss in Hershey - February 25, 2020
  
• Checkers Storm Back to Double up Devils 6-3 - February 22, 2020
  
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Sat., Apr 11		Charlotte at Springfield	Cancelled
Fri., Apr 10		Charlotte at Providence	Cancelled
Wed., Apr 8		Charlotte at Springfield	Cancelled
Sun., Apr 5		Hershey at Charlotte	Cancelled
Sat., Apr 4		Hershey at Charlotte	Cancelled
Wed., Apr 1		Binghamton at Charlotte	Cancelled
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• Hurricanes sign Gustav Forsling, avoid arbitration hearing - AHL Charlotte Observer (October 24)
• Kelowna Rockets MVP inks deal with Charlotte Checkers - AHL Kelowna Capital News (October 19)
• Hurricanes sign three forwards, add to organizational depth - AHL Charlotte Observer (October 16)
• Hurricanes sign forward Steven Lorentz to 2-year, 2-way deal - AHL Charlotte Observer (October 15)
• Hurricanes re-sign restricted free agent Clark Bishop - AHL Charlotte Observer (October 13)
• Hurricanes make no signings on day one of NHL free agency - AHL Charlotte Observer (October 10)
• Should the Canes pick Yaroslav Askarov in the NHL draft? - AHL Charlotte Observer (October 5)
• Charlotte Checkers, Florida Panthers announce new affiliation - AHL Charlotte Observer (September 10)
• Hurricanes agree to AHL affiliation with Chicago Wolves - AHL Charlotte Observer (September 10)
• Report: Charlotte Checkers to link with NHL's Florida Panthers - AHL Charlotte Observer (September 5)
• Report: Charlotte Checkers to link with NHL's Florida Panthers - AHL Miami Herald (September 5)
• American Hockey Legue won't start until at least December - AHL Charlotte Observer (July 31)
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