The news comes about a year after a new ownership group acquired Charlotte’s American Hockey League franchise.

CHARLOTTE ( CAROLINA SPORTS LIVE) — Zac Dalpe, the seventh captain of the Charlotte Checkers and captain of the last four ...

The Charlotte Checkers found that out Friday night, falling 4-3 to the Abbotsford Canucks in Game 1 of the Calder Cup Finals. It was the third-longest game the Checkers have ever played.

Charlotte Checkers, American League Hockey team, play Hartford Wolf Pack in Bojangles Coliseum. Tickets sell for $1.01. Here’s how and why.

Charlotte Checkers fans look to provide support to the team by ringing cowbells during the team's game against Abbotsford Canucks in Monday's Game 6 of the Calder Cup Finals at Bojangles Coliseum.

Charlotte Checkers goalie Kaapo Kahkonen, taps hands with fans as he leaves the ice prior to action against the Providence Bruins on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. The Providence Bruins defeated the ...

Charlotte Checkers coach Geordie Kinnear speaks to the team during practice on Thursday, October 12, 2023. The Checkers open their AHL season on Friday night at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, NC.

Charlotte, N.C. — The American Hockey League has now reached the finals of the 2025 season, as the Charlotte Checkers and Abbotsford Canucks are looking for a Calder Cup.

The Charlotte Checkers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms broke the American Hockey League record for the longest game, which started Wednesday night and ended Thursday morning.

Charlotte Checkers goalie Kaapo Kahkonen, right, stops a shot on goal by Canucks Chase Wouters, left, during action in the Calder Cup on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, NC.

Several Wolves rallies weren’t enough to avoid a 5-3 defeat in elimination game Saturday.