Abbotsford enters the series after a 4-2 series win over the Texas Stars, a 3-1 elimination of the Coachella Valley Firebirds and a 2-1 win over the Tucson Roadrunners. The Canucks have been led by the stellar play of the aforementioned Silovs, who has five shutouts, a 12-5 record, a goals against average of 1.94 and a save percentage of .929.

Charlotte native Jaire Alexander is expected to be cut by the Packers. Should the Panthers sign him? The Charlotte Checkers will face Abbotsford in the Calder Cup Finals. Who will take the series? After shocking losses by UNC and Duke,

Charlotte is just one win away from advancing to the Calder Cup Final. Game 4 is Wednesday night at Bojangles Coliseum.

The Charlotte Checkers host Game 3 of the AHL Eastern Conference Finals tomorrow at 4pm at Bojangles Coliseum. Why it matters: Charlotte is a hockey town (and a soccer town; we haven't forgotten about Carolina Ascent's dominance). Give the Checkers their flowers.

The Charlotte Checkers will face off against the Abbotsford Canucks in the Calder Cup Finals at Bojangles Coliseum on Friday and Sunday. Game 1 will start at 7 p.m. and Game 2 at 4 p.m.

Checkers coach Geordie Kinnear hopes his team will be able to make Laval pay for any penalty problems during AHL Eastern Conference finals.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools sent a letter to families regarding the graduation ceremony changes, which can be read below. Good afternoon families. This is y