Wolf Pack Defeat Checkers 5-2

Fix-Wolansky and Mackey lead Hartford to victory, ending 3-game skid

Mar. 18, 2026 at 3:20am

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The Hartford Wolf Pack snapped a three-game losing streak with a 5-2 win over the Charlotte Checkers on Tuesday night. Trey Fix-Wolansky and Connor Mackey led the way for the Wolf Pack, with Fix-Wolansky scoring two goals and Mackey recording a goal and an assist. The Wolf Pack's penalty kill was also strong, killing off all four Checkers power plays in the game.

Why it matters

The win helps the Wolf Pack maintain their position in the AHL standings, as they look to secure a playoff spot. The Checkers, meanwhile, missed an opportunity to gain ground on their divisional rivals.

The details

The Wolf Pack opened the scoring in the first period with a goal from Fix-Wolansky, which broke a long home shutout streak for the Checkers. In the second period, Aidan Thompson and Fix-Wolansky scored to give the Wolf Pack a 3-0 lead. The Checkers made it interesting in the third period with two goals from Jack Studnicka, but the Wolf Pack sealed the win with late goals from Mackey and Carey Terrance.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, March 18, 2026.
  • Fix-Wolansky's first goal came at 12:30 of the first period.
  • Thompson's goal came at 4:59 of the second period.
  • Fix-Wolansky's second goal came at 12:48 of the second period.
  • Studnicka's two goals came at 1:07 and 8:25 of the third period.

The players

Trey Fix-Wolansky

A forward for the Hartford Wolf Pack, he scored two goals in the game to lead his team to victory.

Connor Mackey

A defenseman for the Hartford Wolf Pack, he recorded a goal and an assist, including his 100th career AHL point.

Jack Studnicka

A forward for the Charlotte Checkers, he scored two goals in the third period to try and rally his team.

Cooper Black

The goaltender for the Charlotte Checkers, who made several key saves but ultimately came up short.

Dylan Garand

The goaltender for the Hartford Wolf Pack, who made 12 saves in the second period to preserve the lead.

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What they’re saying

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What’s next

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The takeaway

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