Articles - Charlotte Checkers Hockey

Details: Written by Nicholas Niedzielski; Published: April 17, 2026

Before the Checkers take the ice this season, we’re breaking down everything fans need to know with the Bojangles Game Preview!

Details: Written by Cristiano Simonetta; Published: April 17, 2026

The Florida Panthers have assigned eight players to the Checkers.

Details: Written by Cristiano Simonetta; Published: April 15, 2026

The Florida Panthers have recalled defenseman Mikulas Hovorka from the Checkers.

Details: Written by Nicholas Niedzielski; Published: April 14, 2026

The Checkers are proud to announce that Ben Steeves has been named the team’s winner of the IOA/American Specialty AHL Man of the Year award for his outstanding contributions to the Charlotte community during the 2025-26 season.

Details: Written by Nicholas Niedzielski; Published: April 13, 2026

The Checkers split their penultimate regular-season series over the weekend, earning lopsided revenge on the Hershey Bears courtesy of a historic performance from Sandis Vilmanis.