Schwindt, 20, appeared in one game for the Checkers last season and six for the ECHL’s Florida Everblades before returning to the junior ranks, where he posted 23 points (13g, 10a) in 33 games. Over three OHL seasons, Schwindt notched 65 points (37g, 28a) in 168 games for Mississauga and Sarnia.
Hovorka, 23, is making the jump to North America after spending the last two seasons in his native Czechia’s top league, totaling 22 points (8g, 14a) in 91 games for Ceske Budejovice HC.
Black, 23, went 18-31-9 with a 2.82 goals-against average and a .904 save percentage over two seasons at Dartmouth - earning a spot on the ECAC All-Rookie Team in 2022-23 and the ECAC Second All-Star Team in 2023-24. The 6-foot-8 netminder made his pro debut with the Checkers at the end of last season.
The Checkers are in the midst of their 2024-25 training camp, presented by Fairfield Inn & Suites, which will run until the season begins on Oct. 12. An updated roster can be found here.
