What league does Charlotte Checkers play in?

Charlotte Checkers play in the AHL.

When was Charlotte Checkers founded?

Charlotte Checkers was founded in 1993 in Charlotte, NC, USA, USA.

Where is Charlotte Checkers based?

Charlotte Checkers is based in Charlotte, NC, USA.

Who is the head coach of Charlotte Checkers?

The head coach of Charlotte Checkers is Don MacAdam.

What arena does Charlotte Checkers play in?

Charlotte Checkers play their home games at Bojangles' Coliseum in Charlotte, NC, USA.

Who is the general manager of Charlotte Checkers?

The general manager of Charlotte Checkers is Sam Russo.

What are the team colors of Charlotte Checkers?

The team colors of Charlotte Checkers are Red + Black + Silver + White.

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2001-2002 Charlotte Checkers Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		Steffen Karg (G)	46	1979	Villingen-Schwenningen, GER	5'9"	179	L
	#35	Jason LaBarbera (G)	46	1980	Burnaby, BC, CAN	6'3"	231	L
	#31	Scott Meyer (G)	50	1976	Rugby, ND, USA	6'0"	185	L
		Jeff Salajko (G)	51	1975	Kitchener, ON, CAN	6'1"	190	L
	#34	Bryce Wandler (G)	47	1979	Lacombe, AB, CAN	6'0"	183	L
		Vitali Yeremeyev (G)	50	1975	Ust-Kamenogorsk, KAZ	6'0"	203	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#19	Dean Arsene (D)	45	1980	Murrayville, BC, CAN	6'2"	201	L
	#12	Nicholas Bilotto (D)	47	1979	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'2"	201	R
	#10	Darren Curry (D)	49	1977	Manotick, ON, CAN	5'9"	190	-
	#6	Christian Gosselin (D)	49	1976	St-Rédempteur, QC, CAN	6'5"	234	R
	#5	Justin Harney (D)	48	1977	Hopkinton, MA, USA	6'2"	194	R
		Wes Jarvis (D)	47	1979	Ottawa, ON, CAN	6'4"	223	L
	#18	Matt Kinch (D)	46	1980	Red Deer, AB, CAN	5'11"	187	L
		Gary Ricciardi (D)	50	1976	Thunder Bay, ON, CAN	5'10"	183	L
	#4	Kurt Seher (D)		1973	Lethbridge, AB, CAN	6'2"	201	L
	#2	Dean Serdachny (D)	46	1980	Yorkton, SK, CAN	6'2"	214	L
	#7	André Signoretti (D)	47	1979	Manotick, ON, CAN	5'9"	190	L
FORWARDS
	#8	Kevin Caulfield (RW)	48	1978	Boston, MA, USA	6'2"	212	R
	#14	Brandon Dietrich (C)	48	1978	Waterloo, ON, CAN	6'0"	203	R
	#23	Dave Duerden (LW)	49	1977	Oshawa, ON, CAN	6'2"	201	L
		Benoit Dusablon (C)	46	1979	Ste-Anne-de-la-Pérade, QC, CAN	6'2"	212	L
	#18	Paul Giblin (C)	50	1976	Paramus, NJ, USA	5'11"	190	R
		Lee Hamilton (LW)	48	1977	Prince Albert, SK, CAN	6'1"	185	L
	#9	Kevin Hilton (C)	51	1975	Trenton, MI, USA	5'11"	183	L
	#21	Jay Kopischke (LW)	48	1978	Alexandria, MN, USA	6'3"	205	L
	#15	Mike Lee (RW)	46	1980	Anchorage, AK, USA	6'0"	229	R
	#15	Vince Malts (RW)	47	1978	Philadelphia, PA, USA	6'3"	216	R
	#22	Konrad McKay (F)	46	1979	Wabowden, MB, CAN	5'11"	190	L
	#27	David Oliver (F)	50	1976	Alberton, PE, CAN	6'3"	205	R
		Jeff Scharf (C)	49	1977	Sudbury, ON, CAN	6'0"	190	R
	#25	Chad Spurr (C)	47	1979	Hamilton, ON, CAN	6'0"	194	R
		Troy Stonier (LW)	49	1977	Ottawa, ON, CAN	6'0"	194	L
	#20	Andrew Taylor (LW)	49	1977	Stratford, ON, CAN	6'2"	187	L
	#14	Layne Ulmer (C)	45	1980	North Battleford, SK, CAN	6'1"	209	L

Position: G: 4, D: 11, F: 15Av Age: 23.97 yearsAv Ht: 6'1"Av Wt: 201 lbsCompare with other teams »

2001-2002 Charlotte Checkers Staff

Head CoachDon MacAdam
Asst. CoachAl Conroy
General ManagerSam Russo
Asst. General ManagerMichael Sanger
Asst. Dir. of Hockey OperationsAl Conroy
Athletic TrainerMichael Derecola
Dir. of BroadcastingTim Donelli
Dir. of Game OperationsCharlie Dow
Dir. of Hockey OperationsDon MacAdam
Dir. of Media RelationsMike Cartelli
Dir. of Public RelationsMike Cartelli
Equipment ManagerTom Severance
Franchise OwnerGeorge Shinn
Franchise OwnerRay Wooldridge

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Charlotte Checkers Facts

Plays in: American Hockey League
Team Colors: Red + Black + Silver + White
Town: Charlotte, NC, USA Map
Founded: 1993

2001-2002 Charlotte Checkers Roster Facts

Nationalities

24 players
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1 player
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Experience

Charlotte Checkers: 2 179 GP
NHL: 7 GP
WC: 3 GP
OG: 7 GP
AHL: 793 GP
DEL: 1 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Florida Panthers (NHL)
Savannah Ghost Pirates (ECHL)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Bojangles' Coliseum
Location: Charlotte, NC, USA
Capacity: 8 600
Construction Year: 1955

Charlotte Checkers Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
04/25/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Charlotte Checkers	Springfield Thunderbirds	1 - 2 (OT 74:50)	AHL
04/24/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Charlotte Checkers	Springfield Thunderbirds	2 - 5	AHL
04/22/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Charlotte Checkers	Springfield Thunderbirds	8 - 1	AHL
04/19/2026 05:00 PM UTC	Charlotte Checkers	Lehigh Valley Phantoms	4 - 1	AHL
04/18/2026 08:00 PM UTC	Charlotte Checkers	Lehigh Valley Phantoms	0 - 2	AHL

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Charlotte Checkers History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	AHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2025-2026	AHL	72	44	23	-	-	5	238	187	93	1.29	3	First round loss
2024-2025	AHL	72	44	22	-	-	6	234	185	94	1.31	2	Final loss
2023-2024	AHL	72	39	26	-	-	7	217	203	85	1.18	4	First round loss
2022-2023	AHL	72	39	25	-	-	8	235	220	86	1.19	3	Division Semifinal loss
2021-2022	AHL	72	42	24	-	-	6	234	197	90	1.25	1	Division Final loss
2020-2021	AHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2019-2020	AHL	61	34	22	-	-	5	202	172	73	1.2	3	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	AHL	76	51	17	-	-	8	255	189	110	1.45	1	Champion
2017-2018	AHL	76	46	26	-	-	4	262	212	96	1.26	3	Conference SF loss
2016-2017	AHL	76	39	29	-	-	8	212	208	86	1.13	4	Conference QF loss
2015-2016	AHL	76	36	32	-	-	8	214	229	80	1.05	5	Did not make playoffs
2014-2015	AHL	76	24	38	-	7	7	172	231	69	0.91	4	Did not make playoffs
2013-2014	AHL	76	37	36	-	-	3	228	241	77	1.01	4	Did not make playoffs
2012-2013	AHL	76	32	26	-	11	8	226	202	92	1.21	2	Conference QF loss
2011-2012	AHL	76	31	29	-	7	9	209	214	85	1.12	3	Did not make playoffs
2010-2011	AHL	80	44	27	-	2	7	265	243	97	1.21	3	Conference Final loss
2009-2010	ECHL	72	43	21	-	-	8	253	223	94	1.31	2	Conference SF loss
2008-2009	ECHL	71	34	29	-	-	8	217	224	76	1.07	3	Division Semifinal loss
2007-2008	ECHL	72	34	31	-	-	7	212	229	75	1.04	6	Division QF loss
2006-2007	ECHL	72	42	27	-	-	3	252	220	87	1.21	4	Division Semifinal loss
2005-2006	ECHL	72	33	34	-	-	5	232	254	71	0.99	5	Division QF loss
2004-2005	ECHL	72	39	26	-	-	7	226	219	85	1.18	3	Conference Final loss
2003-2004	ECHL	72	31	32	-	-	9	206	230	71	0.99	6	Did not make playoffs
2002-2003	ECHL	72	41	28	-	-	3	262	234	85	1.18	5	Did not make playoffs
2001-2002	ECHL	72	41	20	-	-	11	256	207	93	1.29	2	Division Semifinal loss
2000-2001	ECHL	72	34	26	-	-	12	247	252	80	1.11	3	Conference QF loss
1999-2000	ECHL	70	25	38	-	-	7	186	254	57	0.81	5	Did not make playoffs
1998-1999	ECHL	70	29	30	-	-	11	221	262	69	0.99	6	Did not make playoffs
1997-1998	ECHL	70	35	24	-	-	11	251	237	81	1.16	2	Conference SF loss

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