Stanley Cup coming to Charlotte Checkers game

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - JUNE 30: Carter Verhaeghe #23 of the Florida Panthers hoists the Stanley cup during the parade for the Florida Panthers win of the Stanley Cup on June 30, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)

Florida Panthers Victory Parade & Rally FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - JUNE 30: Carter Verhaeghe #23 of the Florida Panthers hoists the Stanley cup during the parade for the Florida Panthers win of the Stanley Cup on June 30, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images) (Rich Storry/Getty Images)

By WSOCTV.com News Staff

The Stanley Cup is coming to Charlotte.

The iconic NHL trophy will appear during the Charlotte Checkers’ home game against the Bridgeport Islanders on Saturday, Dec. 21.

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The Checkers’ affiliate, the Florida Panthers, won the championship last season.

Organizers said the trophy will be available for photo opportunities at Bojangles Coliseum from 2-4 p.m. Fans who want to see the Cup have to purchase a game ticket to attend.

Tickets for the Dec. 21 game, and all other Checkers games this season, are now available on charlottecheckers.com.

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