The Florida Panthers announced today that they have assigned Cooper Black to the Checkers.
Black, 25, is 2-1-0 with the Checkers, posting a 2.67 goals-against average and a .919 save percentage. He last appeared for Charlotte on October 17, making 33 saves in a 4-2 victory over the Hartford Wolf Pack.
The Alpena, MI, native made his NHL debut on October 22, stopping 18 shots against the Pittsburgh Penguins. He became the tallest goaltender ever to play in an NHL game, standing at 6-foot-9.
The Checkers now boast a goaltending trio consisting of Black, Kirill Gerasimyuk and Tyler Muszelik.
