Altshuller, 21, has a 9-1-1 record with a 1.71 goals-against average, a .941 save percentage and one shutout in 11 games for Charlotte this season. Prior to joining the Checkers, he appeared in 14 games for the Florida Everblades of the ECHL, leading all ECHL netminders in goals-against average (1.58), save percentage (.941) and shutouts (3), while compiling a record of 10-3-0.

Carolina’s third-round selection, 69th overall, in the 2012 NHL Draft, Altshuller (6’3”, 205 lbs.) is in his second professional season after completing a three-year career in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with Oshawa. The Ottawa, Ont., native was 78-47-8 with a 2.80 goals-against average and five shutouts in 140 career games for the Generals.