Kraken Prospect Report: Daccord, Evans, Kartye & More
The postseason is kicking into full swing across the hockey world, and the Seattle Kraken have several prospects looking to lead their teams to some hardware. Kraken fans will have…
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Kraken News & Rumors: Bylsma, Team Captaincy & More
In this edition of Kraken News & Rumors, I’ll discuss two new coaching hires by the Seattle Kraken, as well as an update on the team’s leadership group and potential…
Panthers’ Affiliate Charlotte Checkers Opt-Out of 2020-21 Season
On Jan. 4, the Florida Panthers’ AHL affiliate, the Charlotte Checkers, announced that they are opting out of the 2020-21 season. The Checkers, in coordination with the Panthers, made the…
Prospects News & Rumors: Marchenko, Berggren & Meireles
A Columbus Blue Jackets prospect playing in the KHL is on a four-game goal streak, a Detroit Red Wings former second-round pick is dominating to start the 2020-21 Swedish Hockey…
Prospects News & Rumors: AHL, Moody, Broberg & More
Two American Hockey League franchises announced new affiliation deals on Thursday, a trade took place in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, and a top prospect for the Edmonton Oilers…
Calder Cup Finals: Mission Accomplished
The Charlotte Checkers capped off their amazing season by winning the Calder Cup on Saturday night. The Carolina Hurricanes’ American Hockey League affiliate had a record-setting regular season which saw…
Calder Cup Final: Checkers in the Driver’s Seat
The Charlotte Checkers and Chicago Wolves split the first two games of the Calder Cup Final last weekend in North Carolina. The final two teams left standing in the American…
Calder Cup Final: Bad Blood Brewing
For two teams who have not faced each other since 2017, the animosity between the Charlotte Checkers and Chicago Wolves certainly amped up very early during the Calder Cup Finals.…
Calder Cup Final: All Even Heading to the Windy City
While the Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues are gaining most of the hockey world’s attention in the Stanley Cup Final, the American Hockey League’s championship series is off to…
Calder Cup Final: Checkers vs Wolves Preview
Back in October, 31 teams began their long journey with the ultimate goal being Calder Cup champions. This weekend the last two teams standing, the Charlotte Checkers and Chicago Wolves,…
Calder Cup Playoffs: Eastern Conference Finals Preview
The Charlotte Checkers and Toronto Marlies have been on a collision course to meet in the Eastern Conference Finals since the Calder Cup Playoffs began. These two teams have breezed…
Geordie Kinnear Hard Work Pays Off
Paying your dues. It’s something Geordie Kinnear knows plenty about from his playing days to his coaching career. Now, the man affectionately known as “Champ,” will be able to make…