The American Hockey League’s Charlotte Checkers are hoping some of their parent club’s success will rub off on them with new uniforms based on those worn by their big NHL brothers. The Checkers unveiled the new uniforms on their website and social media platforms on Wednesday, September 17. While retaining
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AHL’s Charlotte Checkers Play ‘What If?’ With Alternate River Rats Identity
In 2010, the American Hockey League’s Albany River Rats were sold to Michael Kahn, who relocated the team to Charlotte, North Carolina, and rechristened them the Charlotte Checkers after an ECHL team he already owned. But what if the team had retained its old moniker? That’s a question the Checkers
Checkered Past: AHL’s Charlotte Checkers Draw on History for Outdoor Classic Jersey
Jersey combines styles worn by previous incarnations of the Checkers in the ’50s and ’70s; will be worn Jan. 13 vs. Rochester Americans