Down On The Farm – John Muse Gets First AHL Shutout Against Heat
The Charlotte Checkers offense has been firing on all cylinders lately. Averaging five goals per game over their last two, the Checkers were able to keep that pace last night with a 5-0 shutout…Read More
Carolina Says No! Shutouts By Canes And Checkers
I hope the elastic in your underpants was reliable last night Caniacs, because the storm that destroyed Washington may have blown you right out of your breezers. It was the second shutout by the Hurricanes…Read More
Down On The Farm – Big Swings and Bobby Orr: Checkers Sweep Griffins
The Charlotte Checkers swept a two-game set against the Grand Rapids Griffins at TWCA and extended their lead in the Midwest Division to four points. Both games saw the Checkers celebrating the…Read More
Canes Lose Another Close One (Pens – 2, Canes – 1, SO)
The Carolina Hurricanes lost their second close game in a row, this time to the Pittsburgh Penguins at the CONSOL Energy Center. Both Cam Ward and Marc Andre Fleury were on all night and both goaltenders…Read More
Icing on the Cake: Mike Zigomanis
In 2001, the Carolina Hurricanes drafted center Mike Zigomanis (2nd round, 46th overall). The Toronto native was born on this day in 1981 and played in 57 contests with the Canes, and once a Cane, always…Read More
Ding! Ding! Round Three for Canes and Bruins
The Carolina Hurricanes dominated the Stanley Cup champions in October with one victory at home and…Read More
Flyers Squeak By Canes (Flyers-2, Canes-1)
The Carolina Hurricanes and Philadelphia Flyers battled last night in a close-checking, defensive battle,…Read More
Canes Prospects Making the Most of Opportunities Under Muller
Jerome Samson’s face shone as bright as the goal lamp he lit last night after scoring his…Read More
Down On The Farm – Checkers Fall to Wolves
The Charlotte Checkers were unable to overcome a sloppy start to the game and saw their comeback bid…Read More
Down On The Farm – Checkers’ Zac(h) Attack Downs Milwaukee
Fueled by two-point games from forwards Zac Dalpe and Zach Boychuk, the Charlotte Checkers pulled…Read More
Love Is In The Ice
Friday, January 6th was a joyful night to remember in Raleigh. The victory over Buffalo was enough to make any Caniac smile for days. Although, something occurred before the game that I won’t soon forget. Our…Read More
Power Play Predators Defeat Canes
Canes traveled to Nashville after defeating the Buffalo Sabres 4-2 at home. Apparently, the spark and skill that brought them to victory Friday night failed to cross over the North Carolina border.…Read More
Hurricanes Rock Buffalo
The Carolina Hurricanes killed the Sabres and the smiles of their fans Friday night in a 4-2 victory. The game marked the third meeting between the rival teams. Canes now lead the series 2-1. Justin Faulk…Read More
Game Preview: Sabres @ Canes
A lot has happened since Tuesday’s shootout loss against the New York Islanders before the Canes head into their affair with the Buffalo Sabres tonight at the RBC Center. Let’s review, shall…Read More
Down On The Farm – Checkers Split Back-to-Back Games With San Antonio
The Charlotte Checkers split their two-game set against the San Antonio Rampage, losing the first game on Tuesday by a score of 2-0 and redeeming themselves on Wednesday with a 2-1 win. It was…Read More
Down On The Farm – Matsumoto and Samson Headed to AHL All-Star Game
Two of Charlotte’s top offensive talents are headed to the 2012 AHL All-Star Game! Jon Matsumoto and Jerome Samson received word today that they will represent the Checkers and the Western Conference…Read More
Down On The Farm – Checkers vs. Rampage Game Day Preview
The Charlotte Checkers finished up 2011 with a five game point streak (4-0-1) and are looking to extend that streak into the new year as they take on the San Antonio Rampage in a two-game set at Time Warner…Read More
Hockey Hearts Needed: Apply Within
Jonathan Greeson is a 29 year old goalie with Spinal Muscular Atrophy or SMA. As a child, he fell in love with hockey. It became a sport that despite his disability, he could still play in backyard.…Read More
Down On The Farm – Checkers Earn Points in Fifth Straight Game
The Checkers took a 3-0 lead into the second intermission against the Chicago Wolves, but unlike the previous night in Rockford where they gave up the lead before eventually winning in a shootout, Charlotte…Read More
Down On The Farm – Checkers at Wolves Game Day Preview
The Charlotte Checkers are in Chicago to take on the Wolves today in a New Year’s Eve matinee. The matchup is the third game in the eight game series that is currently tied at one game apiece. Chicago…Read More


















