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'Canes Re-Sign McKeown to One-Year, Two-Way Deal

September 4, 2019 - RALEIGH, NC - Don Waddell, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League's Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has re-signed defenseman Roland McKeown to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2019-20 season. The contract will pay McKeown $700,000 at the NHL level and $70,000 at the AHL level with a $90,000 guarantee. "Roland is a reliable defenseman who is also able to contribute offensively," said Waddell. "He was a big part of Charlotte's success last season and we're excited to bring him bac... Full Story

Mattheos Undergoing Cancer Treatment

August 26, 2019 - RALEIGH, NC - Don Waddell, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League's Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that forward Stelio Mattheos will miss the team's 2019 training camp, as he completes treatments for testicular cancer. Mattheos, 20, was diagnosed with testicular cancer in June, just two days after helping the Charlotte Checkers capture the 2019 Calder Cup as American Hockey League (AHL) champions. After consultation with physicians, the Winnipeg native underwent surgery to remove one testicle,... Full Story

'Canes Agree to Terms with Chase Priskie

August 17, 2019 - 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 defenseman Chase Priskie on a two-year, entry-level contract. Priskie will earn $832,500 per season at the NHL level and $70,000 per season at the AHL level, and he will receive a signing bonus of $185,000. "Chase was one of the best defensemen in college hockey last season," said Waddell. "We believe he has a bright future in the NHL, and we're thrilled that ... Full Story

Ryan Warsofsky Named Checkers Head Coach

July 13, 2019 - The Checkers didn't have to look far for their new bench boss as Ryan Warsofsky has been named the fifth head coach in franchise history. Warsofsky, 31, is the youngest head coach hired in the AHL since 2000. He served as Charlotte's assistant coach last season under Mike Vellucci, who departed earlier this offseason to become head coach of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Along with helping to guide the Checkers to their first ever Calder Cup, Warsofsky ran the AHL's top penalty killing unit, taking Charlotte from ... Full Story

• 'Canes Re-Sign McKeown to One-Year, Two-Way Deal - September 4, 2019
  
• Mattheos Undergoing Cancer Treatment - August 26, 2019
  
• 'Canes Agree to Terms with Chase Priskie - August 17, 2019
  
• Ryan Warsofsky Named Checkers Head Coach - July 13, 2019
  
• 'Canes Sign Lintuniemi to One-Year, Two-Way Deal - July 8, 2019
  
• 'Canes Acquire James Reimer from Panthers - June 30, 2019
  
• 'Canes Acquire Erik Haula from Vegas - June 27, 2019
  
• 'Canes Reach Affiliation Agreement with Greenville Swamp Rabbits - June 26, 2019
  
• Checkers Win Franchise's First Calder Cup - June 8, 2019
  
• Checkers Erase 3-1 Deficit, Saarela Caps Comeback - June 7, 2019
  
• Nedeljkovic Stymies Wolves, Checkers Take Game 3 - June 6, 2019
  
• Jurco's Winner Seals Game 2 for Charlotte - June 2, 2019
  
• Checkers Fall in Franchise's First Finals Game - June 1, 2019
  
• Checkers to Face Chicago Wolves in Calder Cup Finals - May 27, 2019
  
• Geekie Sends Checkers to First Calder Cup Finals - May 27, 2019
  
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Sat., Jun 8	W	Charlotte 5 at Chicago 3 (Champ. Gm. 5)	Final
Thu., Jun 6	W	Charlotte 5 at Chicago 3 (Champ. Gm. 4)	Final
Wed., Jun 5	W	Charlotte 4 at Chicago 1 (Champ. Gm. 3)	Final
Sun., Jun 2	W	Chicago 3 at Charlotte 5 (Champ. Gm. 2)	Final
Sat., Jun 1	L	Chicago 4 at Charlotte 3 (Champ. Gm. 1)	Final (OT)
Sun., May 26	W	Toronto 3 at Charlotte 4 (Playoff Gm. 6)	Final (OT)
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• Canes' prospect Mattheos recovering from cancer surgery - AHL Charlotte Observer (August 26)
• Dad sues after puck hits his face at Charlotte Checkers game - AHL Charlotte Observer (August 22)
• Canes trade Trevor Carrick to San Jose Sharks for Kyle Wood - AHL Charlotte Observer (August 6)
• Patrick Dwyer named assistant coach with Charlotte Checkers - AHL Charlotte Observer (July 30)
• Geekie brings Calder Cup home - AHL Winnipeg Free Press (July 20)
• AHL champion Charlotte Checkers introduce new coach - AHL Charlotte Observer (July 17)
• Charlotte Checkers get Ryan Warsofsky as new head coach - AHL Charlotte Observer (July 10)
• Canes name Ryan Warsofsky head coach of Charlotte Checkers - AHL Charlotte Observer (July 10)
• AHL champion Charlotte Checkers set Oct. 11 home opener - AHL Charlotte Observer (July 9)
• Goalie Curtis McElhinney leaving Canes, general manager Don Waddell says - AHL Charlotte Observer (June 29)
• Mike Vellucci named new head coach of Penguins after Donatelli resigns - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (June 29)
• Mike Vellucci named new head coach of Penguins after Donatelli resigns - AHL Citizens Voice (June 29)
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