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Third Season The Charm For Panthers WR Curtis Samuel?

There's no lack of story lines as the Panthers begin training camp, from Cam Newton's health to the new-look defense. Plenty of eyes will be on Curtis Samuel, too. For the first…

Checkers Introduce Ryan Warsofsky As New Head Coach

At Tuesday’s press conference announcing Ryan Warsofsky as the Charlotte Checkers’ new head coach, broadcaster Jason Shaya led things off with a story.

New Head Coach For Checkers

The Charlotte Checkers will look to defend their title with a new, but familiar bench boss. Ryan Warsofsky has been promoted to head coach. He served as an assistant last season…

Charlotte Checkers Release 2019-2020 Schedule

The Calder Cup champion Charlotte Checkers will start defending their title on October 5, 2019, according to their 2019-2020 schedule released Wednesday afternoon.

Hurricanes Name Ryan Warsofsky As Checkers Head Coach

The Carolina Hurricanes today announced that they have promoted Ryan Warsofsky to be head coach of the Charlotte Checkers. Warsofsky, who spent last season as an assistant coach on the Checkers’ Calder Cup championship team, becomes the fifth head coach in the team’s 10-season AHL history.

Mike Vellucci Out As Checkers Head Coach

Mike Vellucci and the Carolina Hurricanes mutually agreed to part ways.

Tough Night For Tim Tebow In Charlotte

It was a big night at BB&T Ballpark, even before the first pitch was thrown. The 6-game homestand continues for the Charlotte Knights--and the fun started early on Wednesday. The…

Checkers Celebrate Calder Cup In Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, NC. The kings of the AHL return to the Queen City. The playoffs may be over, but the party continues for the Charlotte Checkers. Two days after winning their first ever…

Checkers Fans Gather To Celebrate The AHL Champions | PHOTOS

Hundreds of fans gathered Monday evening at Bojangles' Coliseum to celebrate the Charlotte Checkers winning the 2019 AHL Championship.

Charlotte Checkers Win Calder Cup Championship, Free Celebration Held At Bojangles Coliseum Monday Night

The Checkers capped off their record-breaking season Saturday night, beating the Wolves in Game 5 to capture the franchise’s first-ever Calder Cup and deliver the city of Charlotte a championship.

Comeback In Game 4 Puts Checkers One Win Away From Calder Cup

The Checkers flipped the script on Chicago in Game 4, erasing a 3-1 lead to beat the Wolves 5-3 and move within one win of claiming the Calder Cup.

Checkers Calder Cup Run Shines Light on Growing Sport

The Charlotte Checkers hockey team is days away from the first game of the Calder Cup Finals. The team hopes to win the championship for the first time in the organizations history. Meanwhile, interest in a growing sport continues to increase.

Morgan Geekie Scores in Double Overtime to Send Checkers to Calder Cup Finals.

Charlotte Checkers Head To Calder Cup Finals

Morgan Geekie scores in double overtime to knock out the Toronto Marlies and send the Checkers into the finals for the first time in team history.

The Checkers Are Back On The Ice At Bojangles' Coliseum

The Charlotte Checkers' first home games of the new season are this Friday and Saturday at Bojangles' Coliseum with special pricing for kids and Checkers jerseys to the first 1,500 kids at Saturday's game!