Youth hockey is alive and well in Charlotte. Just ask the Jr. Checkers 16U AA and PeeWee AA teams.

The former recently took home a silver medal at USA Hockey Nationals in Green Bay, WI, while its 12-and-under counterpart earned a bronze medal at Nationals in Reston, VA. The PeeWee AA team also won a silver medal at last year’s national tournament in San Jose, CA.

Congratulations to the Jr. Checkers!

For more information on youth hockey programs in the Charlotte area, please visit www.cmha.us, www.xicenter.com or call 704-882-1830.