The Florida Panthers announced today the team has assigned goaltender Cooper Black to the Checkers.
Black, 25, was recalled on October 13 and backed up Panthers goaltender Akira Schmid for two games (October 13 at Columbus, October 15 vs. Vancouver).
The Alpena, MI, native has posted a 1-1 record this season for the Checkers with a 3.01 goals-against average and a .901 save percentage. He has appeared in 62 games with Charlotte over the last four seasons, going 37-19-5 with a 2.40 GAA, a .903 save percentage and four shutouts.
