After an underwhelming and disappointing start to the season for the reigning Calder Cup Champions, the Charlotte Checkers have managed to climb their way out of the AHL’s basement to within four points of the division lead. Currently on a five game winning streak, the Checkers have won eleven of their last twelve games and the play of Janne Kuokkanen is a major reason why.
Often one of the more overlooked/forgotten prospects of the Carolina Hurricanes, the former 2016 second rounder has been developing into a solid two way player for the Checkers. At just 21 years of age, the Finnish forward is on pace to set new career highs in goals, assists, and points this season.