Justin kicks off the first edition of Checkers Corner for the 2018-19 season featuring more quotes, thoughts and analysis surrounding the Charlotte Checkers.
CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte Checkers play seven of the first nine games in the month of October on the road. What may seem like a challenge for a young team, though, should be the opposite. Checkers head coach Mike Vellucci set the tone for the season with an uptempo pace during training camp, stressing hard work and playing a two way game if the players want to work their way up to the NHL.