by Brandon Stanley | Mar 16, 2020 | Checking In
The roller coaster of a year continues. Last time out I spoke of a wild ride that had skyrocketed heading down the stretch. The Checkers were playing at an extremely high level, showcasing their depth, flexing their muscle as one of the best teams in the AHL. Then,...
by Brandon Stanley | Feb 13, 2020 | Checking In
By: Brandon Stanley Welcome back, friends! A bit of a disclaimer before we get into it; this series can, at times, be tough to do the way I want to do it. I don’t want to give you guys some half-hearted box score report that tells you who scored and barely...
by Brandon Stanley | Jan 9, 2020 | Checking In
By Brandon Stanley At the time of my last write-up, things didn’t look all that great for the Checkers. The defense was spotty. The offense and goaltending were pretty inconsistent. Overall, it really just looked like a transition year. Maybe a chance for young guns...
by Brandon Stanley | Dec 19, 2019 | Checking In, Featured Post
As we approach the holidays, the 2019-20 season has more or less solidified itself as a transition year for the defending Calder Cup champions. A repeat run is looking increasingly unlikely, as even a playoff spot is likely not in the cards at this point. However,...
by Brandon Stanley | Nov 13, 2019 | Checking In, Featured Post
Up and down we go, friends. The Charlotte Checker roller coaster is riding right along. The Checkers, through the first month+ of the year, have looked about like what they are: a young team with a lot of new faces trying to find their identity. I headlined when the...
by Brandon Stanley | Oct 17, 2019 | Checking In, Featured Post
Canes and Coffee is thrilled to announce that Brandon Stanley will again be offering regular updates on the Charlotte Checkers and with it the good group of Canes prospects playing at that level. You will find Brandon’s longer thoughts here, but please also...
