Cristiano Simonetta

Voice of @CheckersHockey.

[Cristiano Simonetta @CMS_74_]

It's the GIF you've all been waiting for!

The extremely passionate reaction from Jordan Binnington as the clock hits zero in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final ...

[Cristiano Simonetta @CMS_74_]

A well-deserved promotion for Sly, who did a fantastic job with Cooper Black, Kirill Gerasimyuk and Louis Domingue in Charlotte this season.

[Minnesota Wild @mnwild]

We have named Sylvain Rodrigue as our Director of Goaltending

Full details » https://t.co/swol4KMvM0

[Charlotte Checkers @CheckersHockey]

Started our journey off on the right foot

[Cristiano Simonetta @CMS_74_]

Louis Domingue left @CheckersHockey's game on Sunday early in the third period and is currently "day-to-day," according to HC Geordie Kinnear.

Forwards Kai Schwindt and Liam McLinskey are "available to play," despite leaving the game briefly on Sunday, as well.

[Florida Panthers @FlaPanthers]

The hunt is about to begin for @CheckersHockey!

@darraghfla previews the Calder Cup Playoffs ⤵️

[Charlotte Checkers @CheckersHockey]

72/72 ✅

[Charlotte Checkers @CheckersHockey]

🏆 HERE WE GO 🏆

Checkers vs Thunderbirds, coming to the Coliseum this week!

Get your playoff tickets now! ➡️ https://t.co/EXFjMrF1mK

[Cristiano Simonetta @CMS_74_]

Seven players currently on @CheckersHockey's active roster made their NHL debuts with the @FlaPanthers this season, combining for 58 games.

Experience that will surely come in handy with the Calder Cup Playoffs just four days away!

[Cristiano Simonetta @CMS_74_]

@phillipshipley Hey, Phillip! Unfortunately, no, not at this time. You're always going to have that partial delay on Mixlr/Flo.

However, we certainly will be exploring local radio options this summer to establish a feed that has minimal delay if you're watching from Bojangles!

[Cristiano Simonetta @CMS_74_]

@Dragons_Quest Incredible! Happy Birthday!

[Cristiano Simonetta @CMS_74_]

What a performance from Sandis Vilmanis, who becomes the first Checkers player to score four goals in a single game!

Fun fact: he scored four goals on February 11, 2024, while playing for @OHLBattalion.

[Charlotte Checkers @CheckersHockey]

Charlotte Checkers who have scored four goals in a game:

• Sandis Vilmanis

That’s it. That’s the list. 🤯

[Cristiano Simonetta @CMS_74_]

@Dragons_Quest Great question! Just my opinion, but it has to be Cooper Black. He's been your rock all year long.

Tied for third in the AHL in wins, fifth in the AHL in minutes played ... it will be fun to see how he steps up in those moments!

[Cristiano Simonetta @CMS_74_]

With injuries to Marek Alscher and Mitch Vande Sompel, @CheckersHockey has only five healthy defensemen on the active roster.

Kai Schwindt (!) will slot in on the blue line this afternoon in Toronto. Follow along on FloHockey/Mixlr as CLT eyes its fifth straight win.

[Cristiano Simonetta @CMS_74_]

Gracyn Sawchyn returns to the @CheckersHockey lineup for the first time since January 5!

Puck drop from Toronto is set for 7:00 p.m on the Checkers Media Network on FloHockey and Mixlr!

[Cristiano Simonetta @CMS_74_]

We'll be live on FloHockey/Mixlr from Blue Cross Arena at 6:55 p.m. as @CheckersHockey look to keep their winning ways going against Rochester.

My conversation this morning with Checkers forward Nate Smith will air during the first intermission!

[Cristiano Simonetta @CMS_74_]

And with Hershey losing in regulation to Lehigh Valley last night, Charlotte can finish no less than third in the Atlantic Division.

[Cristiano Simonetta @CMS_74_]

With @CheckersHockey's victory tonight in HFD and Bridgeport's regulation loss against PRO, Charlotte can finish no less than fourth in the Atlantic Division.

They have clinched home-ice advantage in the first round of the Calder Cup Playoffs if they do not get the bye.

[Cristiano Simonetta @CMS_74_]

An update from HC Geordie Kinnear on forwards Gracyn Sawchyn & Wilmer Skoog, who are sidelined with upper-body injuries: both are week-to-week and have “final hurdles to get through” before being cleared.

[Cristiano Simonetta @CMS_74_]

Good morning from Bridgeport!

The Checkers can clinch a Calder Cup Playoff berth today with a point against the Islanders OR a Springfield loss (of any kind) vs. Providence.

They will also clinch home-ice advantage in the first round with a regulation victory.

[Charlotte Checkers @CheckersHockey]

Put on a show this weekend 🍿🍿🍿

[Cristiano Simonetta @CMS_74_]

The last duo to record back-to-back shutouts for @CheckersHockey was Cooper Black (11/30/24 vs. IA) and Ken Appleby (12/6/24 vs. ROC).

Kirill Gerasimyuk is tied for the third-most shutouts in the AHL, leading all rookies with four.

[Charlotte Checkers @CheckersHockey]

Two games, zero goals against 🧱🧱

What a weekend for these two!