The Charlotte Checkers jumped out to a 2-0 lead against Abbotsford, ... Smith, who has worked with the Checkers since she was a senior in college in 2022-23, ...

The Charlotte Checkers jumped out to a 2-0 lead against the Abbotsford Canucks, ... Smith, who has worked with the Checkers since she was a senior in college in 2022-23, ...

Charlotte, N.C. — The American Hockey League has now reached the finals of the 2025 season, as the Charlotte Checkers and Abbotsford Canucks are looking for a Calder Cup.

Jeremy Smith #40 of the Charlotte Checkers deflects a shot during a game against the Bridgeport Sound Tigers at the Webster Bank Arena on February 25, 2018 in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

The Charlotte Checkers jumped out to a 2-0 lead against Abbotsford, but ended up losing 3-2 Monday night as the Canucks won the Calder Cup.