Charlotte’s regular season ended April 23, but for various reasons, the rest of the division didn’t finish until a week later. Then the Checkers got a first-round Calder Cup playoff bye.

Charlotte Checkers Trevor Carrick smiles as he talks about being back in Charlotte, NC following practice at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, NC on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.C Carrick played in ...

Charlotte Checkers goalie Kaapo Kahkonen, taps hands with fans as he leaves the ice prior to action against the Providence Bruins on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. The Providence Bruins defeated the ...

Checkers forward Sandis Vilmanis, back, and Canucks center Ty Mueller eye the puck in a face-off during the Calder Cup opener at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, NC on Friday, June 13, 2025.

The Checkers have now won 11 of their last 12 games dating back to the second round. This marks Charlotte’s second trip to the Calder Cup Finals, with their previous appearance resulting in the ...

Charlotte Checkers, American League Hockey team, play Hartford Wolf Pack in Bojangles Coliseum. Tickets sell for $1.01. Here’s how and why.

CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte Checkers made history Saturday night with the first-ever professional hockey game at Truist Field. Thousands of fans looked on as the Checkers beat the Rochester ...

Charlotte Checkers head coach Mike Vellucci was named the AHL’s Most Outstanding Coach after guiding the Checkers to their best-ever record in 2018-19. Jeff Siner jsiner@charlotteobserver.com ...

Charlotte, from the Atlantic Division, beat Providence (3 games to 2), Hershey (3 games to 0), and Laval (4 games to 0). The Checkers have won eight straight playoff games.

Charlotte’s regular season ended April 23, but for various reasons, the rest of the division didn’t finish until a week later. Then the Checkers got a first-round Calder Cup playoff bye.