This Date In Hurricanes Franchise HistoryThe Carolina Hurricanes began play in the NHL in 1997 but the franchise has a history that actually dates back to 1971.
At that time, the New England/Hartford Whalers joined the now defunct World Hockey Association. When the WHA folded, the Whalers were welcomed into the NHL as an expansion team in 1979.
Finally, after the 1996-1997 season, the Hartford Whalers relocated to Raleigh, North Carolina and have since been known as the Carolina Hurricanes.
Now, check out more facts and some of the faces that surround our club's storied history. Just choose the day and month from the drop down box below.
