American Hockey League regular season game between the Charlotte Checkers and the Springfield Thunderbirds at Bojangles' Coliseum.
The Charlotte Checkers take on the Springfield Thunderbirds at Bojangles' Coliseum on Saturday, October 24, with puck drop at 6 PM. It's an AHL regular season matchup, so it's one of the early games of the year for the Checkers as they work through their schedule.
For those who don't follow the league closely, the AHL is the American Hockey League, the primary developmental league for the NHL. The Checkers are the home team here, and the Thunderbirds are coming in from Springfield, Massachusetts. It's a standard regular season game, meaning it counts toward the standings as both teams fight for a playoff spot.
The game is at Bojangles' Coliseum, the Checkers' home arena. It's located at 2700 East Independence Boulevard in Charlotte, North Carolina. The building holds 8,600 people and hosts a wide range of events for the city throughout the year, so it's a familiar spot for anyone who spends time at the local sports and entertainment scene. If you've been to a game there before, you know the layout; if not, it's a good size for a hockey crowd without feeling too cavernous.
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If you're planning to go, keep the date and time straight: Saturday, October 24, at 6 PM. That's a prime Saturday night slot, so it's an easy one to build an evening around. The game is at Bojangles' Coliseum, 2700 East Independence Boulevard, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202.
