Checkers Corner: Firing On All Cylinders

The Charlotte Checkers are a must-watch team. While the verdict may still be out on a struggling Carolina Hurricanes squad, their minor-league team has become must-watch television so now may be the time to dish out the dough for the recently-made-affordable AHL TV.

The Checkers improved to 10-1-0 on the season and now sit atop the American Hockey League standings. You read that right: a certain North Carolina hockey team is the best in their league.

Charlotte was challenged by the Providence Bruins this past weekend but it was special teams that was the center point of the conversation in an otherwise easy weekend for the Checkers. In Friday’s match-up, Saku Maenalanen scored a short handed…