Each month throughout the 2020-21 season the Checkers will select a recipient for the Defenseman of the Month award, presented by Independence Fund.
December - Chase Priskie
Chase Priskie racked up seven points in eight games during December, leading Charlotte blue liners and tying him for sixth among all AHL defensemen. That includes a four-point outburst against Rochester that helped him earn AHL Player of the Week honors to close out the calendar year.
November - Connor Carrick
Connor Carrick stepped up in November, with the veteran blue liner's six points tying him for the most by any Charlotte defender during the month.
October - Lucas Carlsson
Lucas Carlsson was a steady force on the back end to start the season for Charlotte, leading team blue liners in scoring and posting the best +/- in the AHL for the month.
