One of the AHL’s realities is that teams must deal with two sets of problems – theirs and those belonging to the NHL parent club. The Charlotte Checkers, last season’s Calder Cup finalist, know that reality well.
The Carolina Hurricanes have claimed goaltender Brandon Bussi off waivers from the Florida Panthers.
Daniel Walcott hit the ice this week for training camp ready to enter his 11th season as a pro. For the first time in a decade, though, he’s not draped in a Syracuse Crunch jersey.
Charlotte Checkers captain Zac Dalpe has announced his retirement following a 15-year professional career.
At the end of the 2024-25 season, the Calder Cup was awarded on the Bojangles Coliseum ice. Unfortunately for the Checkers, they were the ones watching the celebration from across the rink as the Abbotsford Canucks hoisted the trophy following a Game 6 victory to close out the series.
The Washington Capitals have acquired forward Justin Sourdif from the Florida Panthers for a second-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and a sixth-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft.
For the first time in franchise history, the Abbotsford Canucks are Calder Cup champions.
The Checkers are coming home, and they’re dragging the Abbotsford Canucks back to Charlotte with them.
Jesse Puljujärvi scored 15:22 into overtime as the Charlotte Checkers spoiled the party at Abbotsford Centre and staved off elimination with a 4-3 victory in Game 5 of the Calder Cup Finals on Saturday evening.
Jonathan Lekkerimäki scored twice and Artūrs Šilovs made 32 saves as Abbotsford moved to within one victory of a Calder Cup championship with a 3-2 win over Charlotte on Thursday night.
