CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Checkers celebrated their Calder Cup victory with thousands of fans at Bojangles’ Coliseum on Monday night.
It was the first title in the nine-year history of the franchise.
>> WATCH the video above for reactions from players and fans furing the championship celebration.
The players got a chance to show off the hardware, sign autographs and celebrate with their fans.
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