Checkers Trounce Toronto For Second Straight Game

The Checkers put together another impressive showing against the North Division-leading Marlies on Saturday, beating Toronto 4-1 to pick up the weekend sweep. Similar to Friday’s contest, the Checkers snatched the lead in the first – this time off a … Continue reading

Checkers Rock Marlies 5-0 Behind Lyon Shutout

The Checkers went into Toronto for the first time this season and dominated the Marlies from start to finish, earning a huge 5-0 win. Charlotte’s big guns came to play Friday afternoon, with Riley Nash, Connor Bunnaman and Zac Dalpe … Continue reading

Checkers Crush Bridgeport 7-1

The Checkers put on a show Friday night, scoring six straight goals to blow out the Islanders 7-1. Bridgeport responded to Calle Sjalin’s opening tally just past the midpoint of the first, but that would be all that Charlotte would … Continue reading

Wolf Pack point streak snapped in loss to Checkers

HARTFORD, CT – A raucous crowd of 7,808 fans welcomed the Wolf Pack back to the XL Center for a matinee matchup with the Charlotte Checkers on Sunday. The Wolf Pack took a 3-1 lead into the third period, but … Continue reading

Heponiemi’s Heroics Lift Checkers To 2-1 Overtime Win

The Checkers rallied in Utica and pulled off a huge 2-1 win thanks to Aleksi Heponiemi’s overtime heroics. After trailing 1-0 since midway through the first, the Checkers finally found the equalizer on a man advantage in the early stages … Continue reading

Islanders lose to Checkers, 5-2

Andy Andreoff (pictured) and Chris Terry each scored a power-play goal against the Charlotte Checkers (30-17-3-2) on Saturday night, but the Bridgeport Islanders (23-20-7-1), American Hockey League affiliate of the New York Islanders, saw their four-game win streak come to … Continue reading