Krys Kolanos has five points as Abbotsford Heat hammer Charlotte Checkers 8-2

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Krys Kolanos had two goals and three assists Sunday as the Abbotsford Heat hammered the Charlotte Checkers 8-2 in the American Hockey League.

Paul Byron added two goals and an assist for Abbotsford (40-26-8), while Dustin Slyvester chipped in with a goal and three assists.

Hugh Jessiman and Ben Walter also scored for the Heat, who got 22 saves from Danny Taylor.

Brett Sutter and Riley Nash replied for Charlotte (35-28-9).

Mike Murphy allowed five goals on 24 shots for the Checkers. Justin Peters made 13 saves in relief.