Charlotte Checkers celebrate the team’s third goal against the Rochester Americans in the 2024 Queen City Outdoor Classic at Truist Field in uptown Charlotte, NC on Saturday, January 13, 2024.

The Charlotte Checkers beat the Rochester Americans 5-2 in the Queen City Outdoor Classic at Truist Field on Jan. 13 to a crowd of over 11,000. Expand to read more Preview this article 1 min A ...

The Checkers will face the Americans in the Queen City Outdoor Classic at Truist Field on Saturday, January 13, 2024. Outdoor hockey comes with its unique circumstances.

CHARLOTTE — All eyes are on Jan. 13 for the Charlotte Checkers and their fans, but, starting this month, there are 17 regular-season games between now and then, half their home schedule.