The Charlotte Checkers found that out Friday night, falling 4-3 to the Abbotsford Canucks in Game 1 of the Calder Cup Finals. It was the third-longest game the Checkers have ever played.

Charlotte Checkers fans look to provide support to the team by ringing cowbells during the team's game against Abbotsford Canucks in Monday's Game 6 of the Calder Cup Finals at Bojangles Coliseum.

The Abbotsford Canucks won the Calder Cup for the first time in their history by defeating the Charlotte Checkers 3-2 in Game 6 of the Finals at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina, on ...

The Charlotte Checkers went up 2-0 in Game 6 but ultimately fell short against the Abbotsford Canucks, losing 3-2 in the finale game of the AHL Calder Cup finals series.

Charlotte Checkers organist Greazy Keyz entertains the crowd during action the team’s Calder Cup game against the Canucks on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, NC.

Charlotte Checkers goalie Kaapo Kahkonen, taps hands with fans as he leaves the ice prior to action against the Providence Bruins on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. The Providence Bruins defeated the ...

Checkers forward Justin Sourdif, center, celebrates scoring a goal with teammates during the Calder Cup opener against the Canucks at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, NC on Friday, June 13, 2025.

Charlotte, from the Atlantic Division, beat Providence (3 games to 2), Hershey (3 games to 0), and Laval (4 games to 0). The Checkers have won eight straight playoff games.

Charlotte Checkers organist Greazy Keyz entertains the crowd during action the team’s Calder Cup game against the Canucks on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, NC.

Charlotte, from the Atlantic Division, beat Providence (3 games to 2), Hershey (3 games to 0), and Laval (4 games to 0). The Checkers have won eight straight playoff games.