Smith Fitting In Well With Checkers
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Smith Fitting In Well With Checkers

Charlotte Checkers
Tony Androckitis

Tony Androckitis

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Written by: Tony Androckitis

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After winning a championship with the Abbotsford Canucks against the Charlotte Checkers last spring, Nate Smith finds himself looking to repeat as a Calder Cup champion – on the team he defeated to claim the 2025 title.

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