Brian Pinho scored in the final half-minute of overtime as the Charlotte Checkers (38-21-5-0) defeated the Hartford Wolf Pack (24-32-5-2) by a score of 2-1 on Saturday night at PeoplesBank Arena
The Florida Panthers have recalled forward Jack Studnicka from the Checkers. In addition, goaltender Kirill Gerasimyuk has been assigned to the ECHL's Savannah Ghost Pirates by the Panthers.
Studnicka, 27, has appeared in 34 games with Charlotte this season, scoring eight goals and adding 14 assists. The Windsor, ON, native leads the Checkers with three shorthanded goals, two shy of the AHL lead. He was previously recalled by Florida on December 1, skating in 18 contests with the Panthers. Studnicka has logged 125 NHL games over his career, spending time with the Boston Bruins, Vancouver Canucks, San Jose Sharks and Florida.
Gerasimyuk, 22, is 8-6-1 in his rookie campaign with the Checkers, sporting a 2.45 goals-against average and a .904 save percentage. The St. Petersburg, Russia, native leads all AHL rookies with four shutouts, setting a single-season rookie franchise record for Charlotte. He is 2-2-1 with a 2.35 GAA and a .902 save percentage with the Ghost Pirates in 2025-26.
