Why it matters: The Charlotte Checkers are heading to the Calder Cup Playoffs for the eighth consecutive season. The team made it to the finals last season.
State of play: The Charlotte Checkers will host the Springfield Thunderbirds in the first round of the Atlantic Division. The best-of-three series begins tonight at 7pm.
Game 2 will be Friday, April 24 at 7pm.
Game 3 (if necessary) will be Friday, April 25 at 7pm.
If you go: Games will be at Bojangles Coliseum. Tickets start at $29.12.
