The Charlotte Checkers were the first team in the American Hockey League to clinch a playoff spot; they punched their ticket to the Calder Cup playoffs on March 22nd. The Checkers have been to the playoffs in four out of their last eight seasons, having never advanced past the 3rd Round.
The Checkers have a very good opportunity to change that this season, as they have won the Atlantic Division Championship for the first time in franchise history.
The Charlotte Checkers have had a record-breaking season so far; their 46-14-8 record has afforded them a new franchise record for single-season points, currently at 100 with five games remaining in the season.