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 Derek Wilkinson.

What arena does Charlotte Checkers play in?

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

What are the team colors of Charlotte Checkers?

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

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2009-2010 Season

Charlotte Checkers were 43-21-8 in the 2009-10 ECHL season with 94 points, 1st in the American Conference: South Division and 2nd overall.

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2009-2010 Charlotte Checkers Roster

Charlotte Checkers — 2009-2010 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		Justin Axelson (G/D/W)	-		Cincinnati, OH, USA	5'10"	157	R
		Dominick Bapoloto (G)	35	1991		-	-	R
		Tony Bateman (G)	-		Farmington Hills, MI, USA	-	-	-
		Len DiCostanzo (G)	41	1985	Port Jefferson Station, NY, USA	5'11"	194	L
	#31	Frank Doyle (G)	46	1980	Guelph, ON, CAN	6'2"	192	L
		Eric Driesbach (G)	35	1991		6'0"	190	L
		Kevin Kreutzer (G)	52	1974	Buffalo, NY, USA	6'3"	220	R
		Scott LaGrand (G)	56	1970	Potsdam, NY, USA	6'0"	170	R
		Brandon Lane (G)	46	1980		5'11"	190	L
		John Leibensperger (G)	37	1989	Colorado Springs, CO, USA	5'10"	154	L
		Justin Miller (G)	36	1990		-	-	R
		Jim Moellman (G)	52	1974	Blaine, MN, USA	5'11"	181	R
	#1	Ryan Munce (G)	41	1985	Mississauga, ON, CAN	6'2"	179	R
		Justin Richardson (G)	39	1987	Johnstown, PA, USA	5'10"	190	R
	#31	Billy Sauer (G)	38	1988	Rochester, NY, USA	6'2"	170	L
		Jason Shaya (G)	45	1980	Detroit, MI, USA	5'9"	185	L
	#35	Miika Wiikman (G)	42	1984	Mariestad, SWE	6'0"	176	L
		Mike Willerding (G)	47	1979	Little Britain, ON, CAN	5'8"	185	L
		Chris Winter (G)	46	1980		5'11"	190	L
	#1	Matt Zaba (G)	43	1983	Yorkton, SK, CAN	6'1"	190	L
	#35	Garrett Zemlak (G)	37	1989	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'1"	194	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#6	Mike Berube (D)	38	1988	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'1"	216	L
	#15	Julien Brouillette (D)	39	1986	St-Esprit, QC, CAN	5'11"	185	L
	#9	Ryan Crane (D/F)	46	1980	Mississauga, ON, CAN	6'0"	209	R
	#3	Tysen Dowzak (D)	38	1988	Fergus Falls, MN, USA	6'5"	227	L
		Trevor Glass (D)	38	1988	Cochrane, AB, CAN	6'0"	187	L
	#2	Ethan Graham (D)	44	1982	Xenia, OH, USA	6'2"	185	L
	#8	Trevor Hendrikx (D)	41	1985	Russell, ON, CAN	6'2"	205	R
	#27	Jared Nightingale (D)	44	1982	Jackson, MI, USA	6'3"	205	R
	#44	T.J. Reynolds (D)	45	1981	Kitchener, ON, CAN	6'2"	225	R
	#5	Kevin Schaeffer (D)	42	1984	South Huntington, NY, USA	6'1"	201	R
	#25	Chris Snavely (D)	43	1982	Lancaster, PA, USA	5'9"	170	R
	#25	David Urquhart (D)	42	1984	Thorold, ON, CAN	6'0"	190	L
	#26	Steve Ward (D)	40	1986	Scarborough, ON, CAN	5'11"	185	R
FORWARDS
	#21	Mike Bartlett (RW/LW)	41	1985	Morton Grove, IL, USA	6'0"	190	R
	#23	Brock Bradford (C)	39	1987	Burnaby, BC, CAN	5'9"	168	R
	#21	Codey Burki (C)	38	1987	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'0"	190	L
	#12	Andrew Carroll (LW)		1985	Shoreview, MN, USA	5'11"	194	L
	#14	Jean-Philip Chabot (C)	38	1988	Québec, QC, CAN	6'1"	205	L
	#8	Chris Chappell (LW)	38	1988	Pickering, ON, CAN	6'4"	201	L
	#9	Derek Couture (RW)	42	1984	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'1"	205	R
	#17	Devin DiDiomete (LW)	38	1988	Stratford, ON, CAN	6'1"	209	L
	#20	Tyler Doig (C)	40	1986	Seaforth, ON, CAN	6'0"	181	L
	#18	Matthew Ford (RW)	42	1984	Los Angeles, CA, USA	6'1"	207	R
	#21	Ryan Garlock (C/LW)	40	1986	Iroquois Falls, ON, CAN	6'0"	203	L
	#9	Mike Harder (C)	53	1973	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'0"	176	R
	#22	Ryan Hillier (LW)	38	1988	Halifax, NS, CAN	6'0"	179	L
	#23	Jason Lawrence (F)	39	1987	Saugus, MA, USA	5'10"	185	R
	#11	Michel Léveillé (C)	45	1981	Lévis, QC, CAN	5'9"	181	L
	#22	David Marshall (RW)	41	1985	Buffalo, MN, USA	5'11"	183	R
	#23	Cédric McNicoll (C)	38	1988	Longueuil, QC, CAN	5'10"	176	L
	#16	Kenny Roche (LW)	42	1984	South Boston, MA, USA	6'0"	205	L
	#10	Randy Rowe (LW)	46	1980	Burford, ON, CAN	5'11"	181	L
	#24	Matt Schepke (LW)	41	1985	Warren, MI, USA	5'9"	194	L
	#19	Aaron Slattengren (C)	44	1981	Proctor, MN, USA	6'1"	196	L
	#27	Matt Stefanishion (RW)	43	1983	Daysland, AB, CAN	6'4"	209	R
	#7	Mike Taylor (C)	40	1986	Maple Grove, MN, USA	5'11"	181	L
	#18	Daniel Tkaczuk (C)	47	1979	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'1"	190	L
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2009-2010 Charlotte Checkers Staff

GM/Head CoachDerek Wilkinson
Asst. CoachJason Dawe
Asst. Equipment ManagerThomas Anderson
BroadcasterJason Shaya
CEOMichael Kahn
Dir. of Media RelationsMike Lappan
Dir. of Media RelationsJason Shaya
Dir. of Public RelationsMike Lappan
Equipment ManagerDonny White
Franchise OwnerMichael Kahn

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2009-2010 Charlotte Checkers Demographics

Charlotte Checkers Facts

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

2009-2010 Charlotte Checkers Roster Facts

Nationalities

29 players
28 players
1 player

Experience

Charlotte Checkers: 1 673 GP
NHL: 20 GP
SHL: 11 GP
Liiga: 115 GP
AHL: 2 956 GP
DEL: 233 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

Charlotte Checkers — 2009-2010 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
10/24/2026 10:00 PM UTC	Charlotte Checkers	Springfield Thunderbirds	-	AHL
10/23/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Charlotte Checkers	Springfield Thunderbirds	-	AHL
10/17/2026 10:00 PM UTC	Charlotte Checkers	Hartford Wolf Pack	4 - 2	AHL
10/16/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Charlotte Checkers	Hartford Wolf Pack	2 - 1	AHL
10/11/2026 07:05 PM UTC	Springfield Thunderbirds	Charlotte Checkers	1 - 2 (SO)	AHL

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Latest Transactions

Charlotte Checkers — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
10/13/2026	Up/Down	leaving	Cooper Black (G)	Florida Panthers	Details
10/08/2026	Up/Down	joining	Alexander Petrovic (D)	Florida Panthers	Details
10/08/2026	Up/Down	leaving	Tyler Muszelik (G)	Savannah Ghost Pirates	Details
09/21/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Evan Cormier (G)	Manitoba Moose	Details
09/17/2026	Confirmed	joining	Matyas Man (D)	Prince Albert Raiders	Details
09/11/2026	Confirmed	joining	Karsen Dorwart (F)	Philadelphia Flyers	Details
07/31/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Louis Domingue (G)	HC Bolzano	Details
07/28/2026	Confirmed	joining	Kasper Lundell (F)	HIFK	Details

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Charlotte Checkers History and Standings

Charlotte Checkers — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	AHL	6	4	2	-	-	0	17	15	8	1.33	2	-
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

Charlotte Checkers Stars And Cult Players

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Charlotte Checkers — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Luke Henman (F)	2026-2027	Ilves	Liiga	14	7	11	18	2
2.	Liam Pecararo (F)	2026-2027	HC Slovan Bratislava	Extraliga	11	4	13	17	8
3.	Christopher Tierney (F)	2026-2027	Dinamo Minsk	KHL	16	3	14	17	0
4.	Jeremy Welsh (F)	2026-2027	CSM Corona Brasov	Erste Liga	9	5	9	14	0
5.	Jesse Puljujärvi (F)	2026-2027	Genève-Servette HC	NL	10	6	7	13	35
6.	Alexis D'Aoust (F)	2026-2027	Herforder Ice Dragons	Oberliga	9	5	8	13	0
7.	Grigori Denisenko (F)	2026-2027	Ak Bars Kazan	KHL	16	5	7	12	10
8.	Alexander True (F)	2026-2027	JYP	Liiga	12	3	9	12	4
9.	Chase Priskie (D)	2026-2027	Barys Astana	KHL	16	3	9	12	16
10.	Xavier Cormier (F)	2026-2027	HK Spisska Nova Ves	Extraliga	12	5	6	11	11

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Charlotte Checkers — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'1"	194 lbs	24.84
2025-2026	View Roster	6'1"	190 lbs	25.48
2024-2025	View Roster	6'1"	196 lbs	26.15
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	26.00
2022-2023	View Roster	6'1"	192 lbs	26.31

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Franchise All-Time Points

Charlotte Checkers — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Darryl Noren (F)	365	174	229	403
2.	Matthew Robbins (F)	256	113	227	340
3.	Kurt Seher (D)	593	73	203	276
4.	Zach Boychuk (F)	337	123	152	275
5.	Chris Terry (F)	299	104	150	254

Franchise All-Time Goals

Charlotte Checkers — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Darryl Noren (F)	365	174	229	403
2.	Dusty Jamieson (F)	298	139	110	249
3.	Zac Dalpe (F)	362	131	107	238
4.	Zach Boychuk (F)	337	123	152	275
5.	Matthew Robbins (F)	256	113	227	340

Franchise All-Time Assists

Charlotte Checkers — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Darryl Noren (F)	365	174	229	403
2.	Matthew Robbins (F)	256	113	227	340
3.	Kurt Seher (D)	593	73	203	276
4.	Trevor Carrick (D)	473	58	196	254
5.	Zach Boychuk (F)	337	123	152	275

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Charlotte Checkers — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Steve MacIntyre (F)	168	5	15	669
2.	Konrad McKay (F)	170	43	119	589
3.	Kurt Seher (D)	593	73	276	527
4.	Eric Boulton (F)	97	25	52	527
5.	Trevor Carrick (D)	473	58	254	482

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Charlotte Checkers — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Kurt Seher (D)	593	73	203	276
2.	Trevor Carrick (D)	473	58	196	254
3.	Darryl Noren (F)	365	174	229	403
4.	Zac Dalpe (F)	362	131	107	238
5.	Zach Boychuk (F)	337	123	152	275

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Charlotte Checkers — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Luke Kunin (F)	1	0	2	2.00
2.	Owen Tippett (F)	12	6	18	1.50
3.	Sergei Berdnikov (F)	110	85	161	1.46
4.	Jakub Petruzalek (F)	7	1	10	1.43
5.	Scott King (F)	72	40	101	1.40

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Charlotte Checkers — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Scott King (F)	2000-2001	ECHL	72	40	61	101	1.40	34
2.	Darryl Noren (F)	1995-1996	ECHL	70	43	51	94	1.34	83
3.	Matthew Robbins (F)	1993-1994	ECHL	53	33	56	89	1.68	14
4.	Matthew Robbins (F)	1994-1995	ECHL	68	28	61	89	1.31	20
5.	Sergei Berdnikov (F)	1993-1994	ECHL	48	48	39	87	1.81	69

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Charlotte Checkers — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Sergei Berdnikov (F)	1993-1994	ECHL	48	48	39	87	1.81	69
2.	Darryl Noren (F)	1995-1996	ECHL	70	43	51	94	1.34	83
3.	Mathieu Benoît (F)	2000-2001	ECHL	62	43	30	73	1.18	16
4.	Scott King (F)	2000-2001	ECHL	72	40	61	101	1.40	34
5.	David Brosseau (F)	1997-1998	ECHL	67	40	21	61	0.91	64

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Charlotte Checkers — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Scott King (F)	2000-2001	ECHL	72	40	61	101	1.40	34
2.	Matthew Robbins (F)	1994-1995	ECHL	68	28	61	89	1.31	20
3.	Kevin Hilton (F)	2000-2001	ECHL	71	19	61	80	1.13	38
4.	Matthew Robbins (F)	1995-1996	ECHL	67	26	57	83	1.24	26
5.	Matthew Robbins (F)	1993-1994	ECHL	53	33	56	89	1.68	14

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Charlotte Checkers — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Eric Boulton (F)	1996-1997	ECHL	44	14	11	25	0.57	325
2.	Richard Scott (F)	1999-2000	ECHL	55	1	5	6	0.11	317
3.	Dennis Maxwell (F)	1995-1996	ECHL	51	25	19	44	0.86	291
4.	Sylvain Blouin (F)	1994-1995	ECHL	50	5	7	12	0.24	280
5.	Eric Fenton (F)	1994-1995	ECHL	58	11	26	37	0.64	269

Player Nationalities Throughout History

Elite Prospects Notes and Trivia

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