- Checkers’ barrage grounds Rocket in Game 1
The Charlotte Checkers opened the Eastern Conference Finals with a convincing 5-1 win over the Laval Rocket at Place Bell on Wednesday evening.
- Rocket, Checkers match up well entering East finals
Laval and Charlotte both play straight-line, aggressive, puck-hungry hockey. The Rocket have a potent offense, the Checkers possess a smothering defense. It should be a recipe for a great Eastern Conference Finals.
- AHL Morning Skate: May 28, 2025
Take a spin around the Calder Cup Playoffs with the latest AHL Morning Skate.
- Roller-coaster season leads Kahkonen to AHL’s final four
Kaapo Kähkönen’s plan wasn’t to play for five NHL organizations in 12 months. But this roller-coaster ride has brought him to Charlotte, where he has backstopped the Checkers to the Eastern Conference Finals.
- Laperriere named hockey operations advisor for Flyers
Ian Laperriere has been named an advisor to Philadelphia Flyers general manager Daniel Briere and president of hockey operations Keith Jones.