The Charlotte Checkers tied the Calder Cup Finals 1-1 after Mike Benning scored an overtime winner in Game 2, following the Abbotsford Canucks’ double overtime victory in Game 1. John Leonard opened the scoring for the Checkers, with Sammy Blais equalizing shortly after, while both teams exchanged powerplay goals, leading to a 2-2 tie by the end of the first period. Charlotte dominated in shots 42-13, but Abbotsford’s goalie Arturs Silovs made 39 saves, and the chippy play featured 13 minor penalties, setting the stage for Game 3 on June 17.
