Prospect Info: 2024-2025 In The System: Checkers, Ghost Pirates, CHL, NCAA, Europe, etc.

[letsgrowcactus]

Charlotte needed this win badly, it snapped their 4 game losing streak.
They get a dominating, hopefully confidence building 5-0 W vs Wilkes-Barre (8th in Atlantic).

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Carlsson got his 19th goal of the year and just keeps piling up the offense.

Denisenko, Heponiemi and Ludvig all had an assist.
Ludvig was paired with Carlsson on top line, not sure how long this has happened, may go back and see because Ludvig has a goal and 6 pts in his last 12 games.

Anywho, Charlotte now moves into a tie with Springfield (3rd) but will remain in 4th because of lower Reg wins.
They've created a 4 pt gap on 5th place Lehigh Valley, which the Checkers can pad as these two battle Friday night.

A 6 pt gap with 4 games left would all but secure a playoff spot for Charlotte.
All 3 teams mentioned have 5 games left.

I see Kinnunen also with 2 assists. His transition to the AHL seems to have gone well this year.

 

[Justlou4545]

Charlotte needed this win badly, it snapped their 4 game losing streak.
They get a dominating, hopefully confidence building 5-0 W vs Wilkes-Barre (8th in Atlantic).

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Carlsson got his 19th goal of the year and just keeps piling up the offense.

Denisenko, Heponiemi and Ludvig all had an assist.
Ludvig was paired with Carlsson on top line, not sure how long this has happened, may go back and see because Ludvig has a goal and 6 pts in his last 12 games.

Anywho, Charlotte now moves into a tie with Springfield (3rd) but will remain in 4th because of lower Reg wins.
They've created a 4 pt gap on 5th place Lehigh Valley, which the Checkers can pad as these two battle Friday night.

A 6 pt gap with 4 games left would all but secure a playoff spot for Charlotte.
All 3 teams mentioned have 5 games left.

From what I have seen and according to their twitter feed Ludvig has been on the top pair for quite a while now. That's great to see as I think he will be a Gudas replacement in the log run. Love his game when healthy.

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

I see Kinnunen also with 2 assists. His transition to the AHL seems to have gone well this year.

Ya it's good to see we have a somewhat abundance of offensive minded D but more eager to find the defensive D we need going forward.

For a rookie, he's had a hell of a year, nearly playing every game

From what I have seen and according to their twitter feed Ludvig has been on the top pair for quite a while now. That's great to see as I think he will be a Gudas replacement in the log run. Love his game when healthy.

Ya Ludvig is one of my fave prospects, has such a unique toolbox. He missed all last year so great to see him getting big minutes vs top competition in AHL
Hoping he gets valuable playoff experience along with others.

 

[violaswallet]

Quinnipiac defeats Michigan in Frozen Four, earns third national-final berth

Sam Lipkin broke a tie in the third period from behind the net, and Quinnipiac will play...

www.ctinsider.com

Flip of coin if he signs

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

Quinnipiac defeats Michigan in Frozen Four, earns third national-final berth

Sam Lipkin broke a tie in the third period from behind the net, and Quinnipiac will play...

www.ctinsider.com

Flip of coin if he signs

Move Duclair and he's got a spot on 3rd line if he earns it in camp.

 

[Prominence Problem]

Sarnia lost to Guelph 5-4 last night in game 4. They still have a three game to one lead in the series. Vilmanis had an assist in the game.



As stated above, Michigan lost last night and their season is now over. Samoskevich (39gp 20g 23a 43pts) finished his sophomore year.
I'd expect him to return to Michigan for his junior year. He may surprise and turn pro, but I kind of doubt it. I like to see him return to Michigan next year and absolutely tear the Big Ten up!

 

[FinlandPanther]

Sarnia lost to Guelph 5-4 last night in game 4. They still have a three game to one lead in the series. Vilmanis had an assist in the game.



As stated above, Michigan lost last night and their season is now over. Samoskevich (39gp 20g 23a 43pts) finished his sophomore year.
I'd expect him to return to Michigan for his junior year. He may surprise and turn pro, but I kind of doubt it. I like to see him return to Michigan next year and absolutely tear the Big Ten up!

I almsot assumed he would go pro but I wouldn’t hate it if he stayed another year.

 

[Prominence Problem]

I almsot assumed he would go pro but I wouldn’t hate it if he stayed another year.

I thought so too. Forgot for a moment that he just finished his sophomore year, not his junior year. He started the season strong, but kind of fell off a little bit in this second half.

 

[FinlandPanther]

I thought so too. Forgot for a moment that he just finished his sophomore year, not his junior year. He started the season strong, but kind of fell off a little bit in this second half.

I also think he got moved away from Fantilli. Seemed they were trying to get two good lines.

 

[Prominence Problem]

I also think he got moved away from Fantilli. Seemed they were trying to get two good lines.

I would definitely like to see him play a full season without him on his line. Samo had 19 points in this first 12 game, then seemed to slow down a bit.

 

[Prominence Problem]

 

[Prominence Problem]

 

[violaswallet]

No longer our affiliate though. Is mason with them?

 

[Prominence Problem]

No longer our affiliate though. Is mason with them?

Oh I thought they were still affiliated.
No Mason is not, but Uens is.

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

Despite losing their past two games, the Checkers have clinched a spot.

@letsgrowcactus when did the playoff format change yet again?

Checkers Clinch Spot in 2023 Calder Cup Playoffs - Charlotte Checkers Hockey - charlottecheckers.com

The Charlotte Checkers have clinched a spot in the 2023 Calder Cup Playoffs. This marks the fifth consecutive season that the team has qualified for the American Hockey League postseason.

charlottecheckers.com

 

[Prominence Problem]

Despite losing their past two games, the Checkers have clinched a spot.

@letsgrowcactus when did the playoff format change yet again?

Checkers Clinch Spot in 2023 Calder Cup Playoffs - Charlotte Checkers Hockey - charlottecheckers.com

The Charlotte Checkers have clinched a spot in the 2023 Calder Cup Playoffs. This marks the fifth consecutive season that the team has qualified for the American Hockey League postseason.

charlottecheckers.com

I remember when I was following them more closely last season, I remember thinking the playoffs format was odd. Probably due to an uneven number of teams.

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

I remember when I was following them more closely last season, I remember thinking the playoffs format was odd. Probably due to an uneven number of teams.

They've added a play in round it seems?
More money for the league but not sure how I feel about it in hockey, I'm fully on board with it in MLB though as they have fewer teams make playoffs.

 

[Prominence Problem]

They've added a play in round it seems?
More money for the league but not sure how I feel about it in hockey, I'm fully on board with it in MLB though as they have fewer teams make playoffs.

The play in game is news to me.

 

[Prominence Problem]

North Bay won Sunday afternoon, eliminating Mississauga in six games.
Schwindt scored a Beauty short-handed goal. I expect him to return to Mississauga next season for third OHL year.

 

[batting1k]

Might have to go to a Charlotte playoff game depending on when they are

 

[iam76]

serron noel still alive?

 

[Prominence Problem]

serron noel still alive?

No one knows

 

[Prominence Problem]

Game 6 tonight against Hamilton.

 

[Prominence Problem]

Arnsby won the best bodychecker, best defensive forward and best penalty killer categories, ...

Coaches poll for best in the OHL Eastern Conference

North Bay Battalion

battalionhockey.com

 

[FinlandPanther]

Samo is going pro ladies and gentlemen.