The Charlotte Checkers opened the American Hockey League playoffs with an 8-1 rout of the Springfield Thunderbirds on Wednesday night at Bojangles Coliseum.
The eight goals set a franchise record for a postseason game. Game 2 of the best-of-three series is scheduled for Friday night at Bojangles Coliseum.
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