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John Beecher cleared waivers, heads to AHL with Charlotte Checkers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 11:21 PM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

John Beecher cleared waivers, heads to AHL with Charlotte Checkers

Summary

John Beecher will start the new season with the Charlotte Checkers after clearing waivers. The 25-year-old center/forward, previously part of the Florida Panthers organization, was not claimed by any NHL teams during the waiver period and will report to the AHL team. Beecher signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Panthers earlier this summer, allowing him to split time between the NHL and AHL. He has experience in the AHL, having played multiple games with the Providence Bruins. The Checkers' season opener is scheduled for October 3 against the Hershey Bears.

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By the Numbers

•John Beecher clears waivers on September 28.
•He will play for Charlotte Checkers in the AHL this season.
•Beecher signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Panthers.
•He previously played 87 games with the Providence Bruins.
•Charlotte opens their season October 3 against the Hershey Bears.

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11:21 PMYahoo Sports — Elmira’s Beecher clears waivers, will start in AHL this season

What they're saying

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ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Elmira pro hockey player John Beecher will be starting this season in Charlotte, North Carolina. (PHOTO: Calgary Flames NHL) Beecher, who cleared waivers Sunday as a member of the Florida Panthers organization in the NHL, will report to the Charlotte Checkers which is the team’s AHL affiliate. In the NHL, a […]
— Yahoo Sports

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