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.

The Charlotte Checkers lost to the Abbotsford Canucks on Monday night in Game 6 of the Calder Cup Finals at Bojangles Coliseum. The Checkers were in a must-win scenario to keep playing on in the ...

The Charlotte Checkers won in overtime against the Abbotsford Canucks on Saturday night to return their AHL Calder Cup finals series to Charlotte. Game 6 is set for Monday in at Bojangles Coliseum.

Charlotte Checkers organist Greazy Keyz entertains the crowd during action the team’s Calder Cup game against the Canucks on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, NC.

Charlotte Checkers organist Greazy Keyz entertains the crowd during action the team’s Calder Cup game against the Canucks on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, NC.

Checkers forward Sandis Vilmanis, back, and Canucks center Ty Mueller eye the puck in a face-off during the Calder Cup opener at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, NC on Friday, June 13, 2025.

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.