OK, I doubt anyone would say that Charlotte is anywhere near the center of the United States or the United States plus Canada, but the Checkers being in the Central…
For the Charlotte Checkers fans out there: “AHL’s Pacific Division announced; more details.” The basic idea is that the existing AHL teams in Norfolk, Oklahoma City, Manchester, NH, Glens Falls,…
So that the Checkers can move in come next fall. And again no mention as to why the Checkers moved back there or what this means for the city’s plan…
Two recent links about the Carolina Hurricanes (and thus by extension the Charlotte Checkers) of interest: • Scott Burnside of ESPN asks whether “Is losing the Canes’ winning move?” with…
Now this is a strange development: The UPoR reports that the Charlotte Checkers are considering moving back to the old, old coliseum on Independence Boulevard — Bojangles’ Coliseum as it…
The National Hockey League financially is in an odd place, with the league overall seeing a resurgence but several teams continue to lose money. There’s even been talk of expansion…
The Carolina Hurricanes missed the NHL playoffs. Again. And it’s a team with issues, and those issues start at the top says Raleigh News & Observer columnist Luke DeCock: Even…
Since the UPoR barely covers the Charlotte Checkers, you have to look elsewhere for detailed coverage of the American Hockey League, in which the current-edition Checkers play. The AHL is…
The mid-year campaign reports are coming in, what do they show? Charlotte city council at-large candidate Georgia Belk has already spent $15K, and still has $7K in the bank. Notable…
Before an announced crowd of 12,000 last nite. For those playing at home, that is 500 less than the minor-league Charlotte Checkers drew about a week ago. The Bobjohnsons are…
Dear Michael: Congratulations on becoming the new owner of the Charlotte Checkers! For years the Checkers have been one of Charlotte’s best family entertainment values. Thanks to a great year…
More on the Bobcats and the new arena’s impact on biz Uptown, along with an interesting rationale for the entire operation: “The No. 1 reason we supported the arena was…