On Saturday, June 8, 2019, the Charlotte Checkers defeated the Chicago Wolves 5-3 to win the Calder Cup in five games. The Cup has sat unclaimed since then, as the COVID-19 pandemic wiped out the AHL playoffs in the spring of 2020 and forced a shortened, playoffs-optional 2021 season. This weekend, the 2021-22 season is set to bring the American Hockey League back in full force, with 31 teams and a full schedule of games. Here’s everything you need to know about the return of the top developmental league in North America, as well as how the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are set up to start season 23.
WBS Penguins 2021-22 Season Preview
