Smith, who has worked with the Checkers since she was a senior in college in 2022-23, is a connector around the team, bringing the fans and players together at Bojangles Coliseum.

Charlotte took a 2-0 lead in Game 6 of the Calder Cup finals before Abbotsford scored three goals to win the game, and series, Monday night at Bojangles Coliseum.

Charlotte Checkers move on from Tera Black, the AHL team’s chief operating officer for 19 years. New ownership group replaces her with Shawn Lynch.

The Charlotte Checkers lost to the Abbotsford Canucks on Monday night in Game 6 of the Calder Cup Finals at Bojangles Coliseum.

The Charlotte Checkers have a new president. Zawyer Sports & Entertainment announced Monday that longtime executive Shawn Lynch will become the team's new leader.

Charlotte Checkers COO Tera Black steps down after 19 years. Shawn Lynch takes over as team president amid record revenue and recent playoff success.

John Leonard got the board early for the Checkers, scoring his team-leading eighth goal of the playoffs as they pursued their second Calder Cup in six seasons.

Kenny Smith has been a member of the Inside cast for over two decades now, and the show’s current lineup of hosts has been intact for 14 years now.