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Charlotte Checkers Score vs. Abbotsford Canucks: Calder Cup Game 2 Recap

Charlotte Checkers Score vs. Abbotsford Canucks: Calder Cup Game 2 Recap

Relive every goal of Game 2 from the Calder Cup Finals between the Charlotte Checkers and Abbotsford Canucks on Sunday, June 15.

Jun 15, 2025 by Emma Hutchinson
Charlotte Checkers Score vs. Abbotsford Canucks: Calder Cup Game 2 Recap

The Abbotsford Canucks rolled into Game 2 of the AHL Calder Cup Playoff finals leading the series 1-0 following a thrilling 4-3 double overtime win on Friday over the Charlotte Checkers. 

But Sunday's performance saw a Charlotte team that wasn't about to back down on their home turf a second time.  

The Canucks and Checkers endured a lengthy 72-game regular season and five rounds of playoffs to be able to compete for the national trophy. Now the two No. 2 seeds have already made for an exciting final series that continued on Sunday evening. 

The opening period of the game saw an explosive first goal by Charlotte's lead scorer John Leonard, but Abbotsford answered with a score of its own by Sammy Blais. The two teams would match each other once more in goals to keep it a tied 2-2 game throughout the next two periods, sending the match into overtime. 

A final goal by the Checkers less than five minutes into overtime sealed the deal for Charlotte to make the series tied at 1-1 heading into Tuesday. 

Follow along on FloHockey for the latest news, results, highlights, and more for the AHL, ECHL, and new in 2025-26, the QMJHL.  

Relive the action from Game 2 between the Abbotsford Canucks and Charlotte Checkers below. 


Abbotsford Canucks vs. Charlotte Checkers: Calder Cup Game 2 Live Updates

Refresh this page regularly to keep up with the latest score and highlights for the Calder Cup finals between the Abbotsford Canucks and Charlotte Checkers.

Checkers Take The Win - OT, 15:58

Charlotte 3, Abbotsford 2

Michael Benning saves the Checkers with a corner shot on the power play to get the win in overtime. The series is now tied 1-1, and Game 3 is set for Tuesday, June 17. 

OT In Motion - OT, 17:36

Charlotte 2, Abbotsford 2

After a 3rd period with no penalties, the Checkers and the Canucks have suffered a tripping penalty each, yet weren't able to find success in their designated power plays. 

End Of 3rd, Headed Into Overtime

Charlotte 2, Abbotsford 2

The Checkers ended the regulation period with nearly 40 shots taken, while the Canucks recorded just 13 attempts. Just like Friday's matchup, Abbotsford has the chance to take away another last-minute win. 

Pressure Is On - 3rd, 4:42

Charlotte 2, Abbotsford 2

Game 2 has hit the five minute mark, and still no success on the scoreboard from either opponent. It seems that a consecutive overtime game is in the cards unless the Checkers or Canucks can find an opportunity to break the silence that has taken over both the 2nd and 3rd periods. 

Battle Of The Goaltenders - 3rd, 14:51

Charlotte 2, Abbotsford 2

Artūrs Šilovs has been unbreakable at the Abbotsford net as Charlotte has already racked up over 30 shots taken. No penalties or goals have been recorded with less than 15 minutes left to go in the game. 

End Of 2nd Period

Charlotte 2, Abbotsford 2

Despite there being not much action near the net for either the Checkers or the Canucks, the physicality from both squads has been impressive. Charlotte has held Abbotsford to just nine total shots and only two in the 2nd period. 

No Scores In The 2nd Yet - 2nd, 10:00

Charlotte 2, Abbotsford 2

We're halfway through the 2nd period and both teams have yet to come up with a goal. Tensions are high and Abbotsford goaltender Artūrs Šilovs has already made 18 saves.   

Sammy Blais Slow To Get Up - 2nd, 18:07

Charlotte 2, Abbotsford 2

Abbotsford star Sammy Blais exited the ice hunched over in pain and seems to bicker with fans on his way through the tunnel. Blais took a hit against the glass but has already made his return to the bench. 

End Of 1st Period

Charlotte 2, Abbotsford 2

Charlotte has been looking aggressive with every move and have been outshooting Abbotsford 16-7, yet the Canucks have managed to keep equal pace.  

Linus Karlsson Finds The Net - 1st, 2:22

Charlotte 2, Abbotsford 2

Things are tied up once more at Bojangles Coliseum as the Canucks' top scorer Linus Karlsson slams a goal on the power play.

Charlotte Capitalizes With Power Play Goal - 1st, 8:46

Charlotte 2, Abbotsford 1

After failing to get any motion last game during their five power play moments, the Checkers snag the lead once more on their second power play thanks to Wilmer Skoog. 

Abbotsford Claims Goal After Review - 1st, 15:45

Charlotte 1, Abbotsford 1

Following a goaltender interference call on Abbotsford's Sammy Blais, he shoots and scores for the Canucks to quickly even things out. Despite the call being reviewed and confirmed, Blais' goal still stands. 

And We're Off - 1st, 16:47  

Charlotte 1, Abbotsford 0

The Checkers open things off with a goal by John Leonard less than five minutes in. Leonard currently leads the team in the postseason in goals. 

Abbotsford Canucks Projected Lineup

FORWARDS

  • Phillip Di Giuseppe - Max Sasson - Linus Karlsson
  • Arshdeep Bains - Ty Mueller - Danila Klimovich
  • Sammy Blais - Jujhar Khaira - Nate Smith
  • Tristen Nielsen - Chase Wouters - Ty Glover

DEFENSEMEN

  • Guillaume Brisebois - Victor Mancini
  • Christian Wolanin - Jett Woo
  • Akito Hirose - Kirill Kudryavtsev

GOALIES

  • Artūrs Šilovs
  • Nikita Tolopilo

Charlotte Checkers Projected Lineup

FORWARDS

  • Wilmer Skoog - Rasmus Asplund - John Leonard
  • Oliver Okuliar - Justin Sourdif - Ben Steeves
  • Sandis Vilmanis - Kyle Criscuolo - MacKenzie Entwistle
  • Will Lockwood - Brett Chorske - Jesse Puljujarvi

DEFENSEMEN

  • Tobias Bjornfot - Mikulas Hovorka
  • Trevor Carrick - Michael Benning
  • Matt Kiersted - Dennis Cesana

GOALIES

  • Kaapo Kahkonen
  • Ken Appleby

Top Scorers This Postseason

Abbotsford Canucks

  • #94 Linus Karlsson (9-8-17)
  • #79 Sammy Blais (3-11-14)
  • #13 Arshdeep Bains (3-11-14)
  • #63 Max Sasson (5-6-11)
  • #34 Phillip Di Giuseppe (5-5-10)

Charlotte Checkers

  • #19 John Leonard (6-4-10)
  • #20 Jesse Puljujärvi (2-7-9)
  • #2 Michael Benning (4-4-8)
  • #40 Tobias Bjornfot (2-5-7)
  • #29 Sandis Vilmanis (3-4-7)

Calder Cup Game One Quick Recap

  • 1st Period - 1, Abbotsford, Sasson 5 (Blais, Kudryavtsev), 4:34 (PP). 2, Charlotte, Entwistle 2 (Puljujärvi, Kiersted), 7:59. 3, Charlotte, Okuliar 3 (Benning, Kiersted), 19:59. Penalties-Carrick Clt (cross-checking), 2:46; Klimovich Abb (double minor - high-sticking), 8:07.
  • 2nd Period - 4, Charlotte, Sourdif 4 (Criscuolo), 7:08. 5, Abbotsford, Smith 4 (Blais), 7:30. Penalties-Kudryavtsev Abb (interference), 8:24; Carrick Clt (double minor - high-sticking), 10:44; Lockwood Clt (hooking), 19:20.
  • 3rd Period - 6, Abbotsford, Mueller 3 (Nielsen), 8:14. Penalties-Hovorka Clt (cross-checking), 8:51; Cesana Clt (tripping), 16:19.
  • OT Period - No Scoring. Penalties - Di Giuseppe Abb (high-sticking), 11:39; Smith Abb (roughing), 16:28.
  • 2nd OT Period - 7, Abbotsford, Klimovich 3 (Sasson, Kudryavtsev), 10:25 (PP). Penalties-Hovorka Clt (delay of game), 8:43.
  • Power-Plays: Abbotsford 2/7, Charlotte 0/5  

Charlotte Releases Pregame Hype Video

The Checkers hope to protect their home turf after a double overtime loss on Friday.

Abbotsford Is In The Building

With 90 minutes left until Game 2 begins, the Canucks have made their entrance at Bojangles Coliseum.

Abbotsford Canucks 2024-25 Roster

FORWARDS

  • 13 Arshdeep Bains - LW - 6'0" - 184
  • 34 Phillip Di Giuseppe - LW - 6'0" - 193
  • 46 Vilmer Alriksson - LW - 6'6" - 234
  • 61 Ty Glover - LW - 6'3" - 200
  • 71 Josh Bloom - LW - 6'2" - 183
  • 79 Sammy Blais - LW - 6'2" - 206
  • 84 Tristen Nielsen - LW - 5'10" - 192
  • 17 Dino Kambeitz - RW - 6'2" - 212
  • 18 Danila Klimovich - RW - 6'2" - 202
  • 23 Jonathan Lekkerimäki - RW - 5'11" - 172
  • 94 Linus Karlsson - RW - 6'1" - 178
  • 14 John Stevens - C - 6'3" - 199
  • 15 Jujhar Khaira - C - 6'5" - 214
  • 21 Chase Wouters - C - 6'0" - 182
  • 39 Ty Mueller - C - 5'11" - 185
  • 54 Aatu Räty - C - 6'2" - 190
  • 63 Max Sasson - C - 6'1" - 181
  • 83 Nate Smith - C - 6'0" - 177
  • 91 Cooper Walker - C - 6'0" - 185

DEFENSE

  • 3 Joe Arntsen - D - 6'3" - 210
  • 4 Jett Woo - D - 6'0" - 205
  • 41 Akito Hirose - D - 6'0" - 170
  • 45 Sawyer Mynio - D - 6'1" - 185
  • 48 Cole McWard - D - 6'1" - 192
  • 55 Guillaume Brisebois - D - 6'2" - 175
  • 58 Christian Felton - D - 6'1" - 185
  • 59 Kirill Kudryavtsev - D - 5'11" - 200
  • 86 Christian Wolanin - D - 6'2" - 190
  • 90 Victor Mancini - D - 6'3" - 229

GOALIES

  • 30 Jiří Patera - G - 6'3" - 212
  • 31 Artūrs Šilovs - G - 6'4" - 203
  • 60 Nikita Tolopilo - G - 6'6" - 229
  • 85 Ty Young - G - 6'3" - 183

Charlotte Checkers 2024-25 Roster

FORWARDS

  • 6 Ben Steeves - F - 5'9" - 170
  • 7 C.J. Smith - F - 5'11" - 183
  • 9 Rasmus Asplund - C - 5'11" - 190
  • 10 Will Lockwood - RW - 5'11" - 185
  • 13 Riley Bezeau - F - 6'0" - 188
  • 15 Kyle Criscuolo - C - 5'9" - 178
  • 16 Nicholas Zabaneh - F - 5'11" - 185
  • 18 MacKenzie Entwistle - RW - 6'3" - 203
  • 19 John Leonard - LW - 5'11" - 190
  • 20 Jesse Puljujärvi - RW - 6'4" - 201
  • 21 Zac Dalpe - C - 6'2" - 194
  • 23 Ryan McAllister - F - 5'10" - 185
  • 24 Justin Sourdif - F - 5'11" - 175
  • 25 Wilmer Skoog - F - 6'2" - 197
  • 26 Kai Schwindt - F - 6'3" - 195
  • 28 Aidan McDonough - LW - 6'2" - 201
  • 29 Sandis Vilmanis - LW - 6'1" - 192
  • 36 Brett Chorske - F - 6'7" - 216
  • 37 Riley Hughes - F - 6'2" - 194
  • 38 Oliver Okuliar - LW - 6'0" - 182
  • 39 Riese Gaber - F - 5'8" - 165
  • 41 Jack Devine - F - 6'0" - 185
  • 49 Liam McLinskey - F - 6'3" - 165

DEFENSEMEN

  • 2 Mike Benning - D - 5'9" - 177
  • 3 Matt Kiersted - D - 6'0" - 181
  • 5 Trevor Carrick - D - 6'1" - 201
  • 8 Mitch Vande Sompel - D - 5'10" - 190
  • 11 Eamon Powell - F - 5'1" - 172
  • 12 Colton Huard - D - 6'4" - 225
  • 14 Mikulas Hovorka - D - 6'6" - 229
  • 22 Dennis Cesana - D - 5'9" - 188
  • 27 Marek Alscher - D - 6'3" - 196
  • 40 Tobias Bjornfot - D - 6'0" - 200

GOALIES

  • 31 Cooper Black - G - 6'8" - 223
  • 34 Kaapo Kahkonen - G - 6'2" - 214
  • 35 Ken Appleby - G - 6'4" - 210

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2025 Calder Cup Finals Full Schedule

All times Eastern.

  • Game 1 - Fri., June 13 - Abbotsford at Charlotte, 7 p.m.
  • Game 2 - Sun., June 15 - Abbotsford at Charlotte, 4 p.m.
  • Game 3 - Tue., June 17 - Charlotte at Abbotsford, 10 p.m.
  • Game 4 - Thu., June 19 - Charlotte at Abbotsford, 10 p.m.
  • Game 5 - Sat., June 21 - Charlotte at Abbotsford, 9 p.m.*
  • Game 6 - Mon., June 23 - Abbotsford at Charlotte, 7 p.m.*
  • Game 7 - Wed., June 25 - Abbotsford at Charlotte, 7 p.m.*

*if necessary

Why Is It Called The Calder Cup?

  • The Calder Cup is named after the first-ever NHL president, Frank Calder, who played a massive role in the eventual founding of the AHL.

How Does The AHL Playoff Format Work?

  • All teams playing in the first round are in a best-of-three series.
  • The division semifinals and finals are then decided in a best of five.
  • Finally, the conference and Calder Cup finals will be the best of seven.

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