CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte Checkers are just one win away from from a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals.
They’re up 2-0 in the Calder Cup Playoffs against the defending champion Hershey Bears.
This comes after a dramatic finish in overtime Saturday when new father Rasmus Asplund scored the game-winning goal.
Asplund and his wife recently welcomed a baby boy.
“It’s been a crazy week, with a lot of positives and life-changing moments,” Asplund said. “Two big wins with the team, so it’s been fun.”
The Checkers hope to close out the series tonight.
The game is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
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