The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, competing in the National Hockey League’s (NHL) Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference. They play their home games at the Lenovo Center. The franchise was established in 1971 as the New England Whalers in the World Hockey Association (WHA), joined the NHL in 1979 as the Hartford Whalers, and relocated to North Carolina in 1997, adopting the name Carolina Hurricanes. The team secured its first Stanley Cup championship in the 2005–06 season.
Recent Performance:
As of March 12, 2025, the Hurricanes are on a five-game winning streak. In their latest game, they defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1, with Seth Jarvis scoring a short-handed goal and goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov making 23 saves.
Recent Transactions:
- Mikko Rantanen Trade: On March 7, 2025, the Hurricanes traded forward Mikko Rantanen to the Dallas Stars in exchange for Logan Stankoven, first-round picks in 2026 and 2027, and third-round picks in the same years. This move was part of the Hurricanes’ strategy to build for the future.
- Mark Jankowski Acquisition: Newcomer Mark Jankowski scored twice in his debut, contributing to a 4-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on March 9, 2025. Jankowski was acquired from the Nashville Predators, and his performance highlights the immediate impact of the Hurricanes’ recent acquisitions.
Team Leadership:
Rod Brind’Amour serves as the head coach, and Jordan Staal is the team captain.
For more information, you can visit the official Carolina Hurricanes website.