Hurricanes Hurricanes NHL Enterprises, L.P. (c) 2009 NHL. All Rights Reserved Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:41:51 EST http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=506989&cmpid=rss-branecky Saturday’s morning skate had one more participant than expected, even if he won’t suit up against Tampa Bay. Paul Branecky Index | Arc... Paul Branecky Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:22:00 EST http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=506989 http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=506918&cmpid=rss-warf This is definitely a busy, yet exciting, time of year for our community relations department. We are fast at work trying to finalize details for all of our holiday intitiatives. From hospital visits to adopting families, from senior cent... Doug Warf Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:27:00 EST http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=506918 http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=506880&cmpid=rss-chase Hello All, Jon Chase Index | Archive I hope everyone is doing well! The Rex Chili-Cook Off is back this Saturday ... Jon Chase Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:39:00 EST http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=506880 http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=506878&cmpid=rss-branecky Regular-season victories don’t get a whole lot more emotional than Thursday night’s contest against the Toronto Maple Leafs.  Paul Branecky ... Paul Branecky Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:33:00 EST http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=506878 http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=506717&cmpid=rss-branecky Tonight marks the second meeting in 13 days between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Toronto Maple Leafs.  In the interim, not much has changed. Paul Branecky ... Paul Branecky Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:40:00 EST http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=506717 http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=506595&cmpid=rss-warf Doug Warf Index | Archive Tickets for Skate with the Canes will go on sale starting Monday, November 23rd. Monday we will have... Doug Warf Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:31:00 EST http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=506595 http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=506580&cmpid=rss-branecky Jim Rutherford and the Carolina Hurricanes are facing a situation they’ve never faced before and may never face again. For the first time in its existence, the salary cap has come into play. ... Paul Branecky Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:41:00 EST http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=506580 http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=506311&cmpid=rss-branecky The Hurricanes' 14-game winless streak finally ended on Sunday. Not coincidentally, the team’s power play had easily its best performance of the season. Paul Branecky ... Paul Branecky Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:10:00 EST http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=506311 http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=506134&cmpid=rss-branecky Never have the positives and the negatives surrounding the Hurricanes’ play been more clear then they were in Friday night’s overtime loss to the New York Islanders. Pa... Paul Branecky Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:17:00 EST http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=506134 http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=505992&cmpid=rss-branecky For the superstitious, ominous signs are everywhere. That might mean something if Carolina’s luck could possibly get any worse, but that isn’t likely at this point. ... Paul Branecky Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:31:00 EST http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=505992 http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=505870&cmpid=rss-caldwell As a kid there was nothing more important to me than playing sports. I like to think that all of my years participating and playing in youth sports played a vital role in the person I became today. From my job, to my college education, almost ever... Austin Caldwell Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:29:00 EST http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=505870 http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=505863&cmpid=rss-chase Hello All, I hope everyone is doing well! We have an exciting weekend planned for both upcoming home games. Read below for all the activities, new experiences and BIG giveaways. ... Jon Chase Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:51:00 EST http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=505863 http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=505850&cmpid=rss-branecky Although there were some bodies missing from Thursday’s practice, the pace of the session did not suffer. After looking sluggish at times in Wednesday’s loss to the Los Angeles Kings, Coach Paul Maurice demanded no less. ... Paul Branecky Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:07:00 EST http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=505850 http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=505687&cmpid=rss-branecky Although Ray Whitney seems set to return to the lineup tonight after missing the last two games with an upper-body injury, defenseman Joni Pitkanen will sit out due to illness. Pau... Paul Branecky Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:38:00 EST http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=505687 http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=505577&cmpid=rss-branecky Just two days after signing him, the Carolina Hurricanes will hand new goaltender Manny Legace his first NHL start of the season Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Kings. Paul... Paul Branecky Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:06:00 EST http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=505577 http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=505438&cmpid=rss-boyce Eric Staal, Cam Ward, and Aaron Ward have each purchased a suite this season to donate out to deserving organizations for each home game. Without the generosity of these three players, there would be no opportunity for the organizations below... Kristina Boyce Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:20:00 EST http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=505438 http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=505423&cmpid=rss-branecky With Cam Ward expected to miss at least the next month with a leg laceration, the Canes made a move to shore up the position. Paul Branecky Ind... Paul Branecky Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:11:00 EST http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=505423 http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=505064&cmpid=rss-branecky Despite some encouraging signs, the Canes are coming off yet another loss. The challenge now will be to build on that rather than take a step back. Paul Branecky ... Paul Branecky Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:22:00 EST http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=505064 http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=504928&cmpid=rss-branecky With Tuomo Ruutu and Ray Whitney suffering upper-body injuries during Wednesday’s game at Florida, the Hurricanes will today recall forward Zach Boychuk from Albany of the AHL to help fill the void. ... Paul Branecky Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:33:00 EST http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=504928 http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=504642&cmpid=rss-branecky As the Hurricanes attempt to break their current nine-game winless streak Wednesday night at Florida, they’ll have to do so without star center Eric Staal. Paul Branecky ... Paul Branecky Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:16:00 EST http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=504642 http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=504501&cmpid=rss-branecky The Hurricanes have confirmed a report by TSN’s Bob McKenzie that defenseman Jay Harrison has been placed on waivers. Paul Branecky Index | A... Paul Branecky Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:56:00 EST http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=504501 http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=504461&cmpid=rss-branecky While the start to the Hurricanes’ season is disappointing to any observer, it’s most disappointing to the man who put the team together. Paul Branecky ... Paul Branecky Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:37:00 EST http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=504461 http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=504149&cmpid=rss-sundheim Hurricanes goaltender Michael Leighton usually puts in some serious ice time at the end of every practice. But yesterday, he left practice in a hurry. His excuse was a good one. This morning at 4:19 a.m., Michael's wife, Jennifer, gave birth to th... Mike Sundheim Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:01:00 EDT http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=504149 http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=504144&cmpid=rss-chase Hello Everyone, I hope all is well! Here are a few quick highlights for Sunday's game vs. San Jose. Update: Due to past and current weather conditions the front lawn party scheduled to take place before the game today is cancelled. Please... Jon Chase Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:26:00 EDT http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=504144 http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=504066&cmpid=rss-branecky As the Hurricanes look to reverse their recent struggles, some help may be on the way. Injured players Erik Cole and Tim Gleason took full part in Thursday’s practice, which was no small feat given the length of the session and the amount... Paul Branecky Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:14:00 EDT http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=504066 http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=503870&cmpid=rss-warf I was looking through the photos of last night’s Capital City Crew final ice practice of the season, a practice that was hosted at the RBC Center by Eric Staal, and I noticed one common theme, a lot of smiles. ... Doug Warf Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:44:00 EDT http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=503870 http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=503852&cmpid=rss-branecky There was a bit of a surprise at today’s morning skate, as Erik Cole took the ice with the team for the first time since breaking a bone in his leg on October 3. Paul Braneck... Paul Branecky Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:58:00 EDT http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=503852 http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=503728&cmpid=rss-branecky One has played in the NHL for 20 years, and the other has been alive for 20 years. In the cases of both Rod Brind’Amour and Brandon Sutter, it seems that it’s always a good time to learn a new position. ... Paul Branecky Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:05:00 EDT http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=503728 http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=503628&cmpid=rss-warf Several people have asked me if they could come out to see the Capital City Crew practice with Eric Staal Tuesday at the RBC Center so we have worked on making that open to the public. ... Doug Warf Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:50:00 EDT http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=503628 http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=503616&cmpid=rss-branecky He typically doesn’t have to apologize for his crushing hits, but Tuomo Ruutu was nothing but remorseful about the check from behind that has him serving a three-game suspension. ... Paul Branecky Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:11:00 EDT http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=503616 http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=503578&cmpid=rss-branecky Coach Paul Maurice said that Brandon Sutter’s NHL future may not lie exclusively at center, a position he’s played for the bulk of his career up until this point. Paul ... Paul Branecky Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:05:00 EDT http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=503578 http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=503566&cmpid=rss-branecky Just 10 games into his Carolina career, the Hurricanes have placed center Stephane Yelle on waivers. Paul Branecky Index | Archive ... Paul Branecky Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:24:00 EDT http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=503566 http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=503191&cmpid=rss-kelley When I returned from a three-month backpacking trip across Western Europe nearly three years ago, my eyes were opened to a world of new cultures, history, perspectives and sights. ... Katharine Kelley Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:56:00 EDT http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=503191 http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=502807&cmpid=rss-branecky The Canes practiced with a full squad on Tuesday for the first time in several days, sporting a bit of a new look in the process. Paul Branecky Ind... Paul Branecky Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:50:00 EDT http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=502807 http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=502673&cmpid=rss-branecky It was another small group at Monday’s practice, with a group of six players sitting out for the second consecutive day. Paul Branecky Index ... Paul Branecky Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:29:00 EDT http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=502673 http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=502610&cmpid=rss-branecky There’s little doubt that Hurricanes’ struggle to score goals is the biggest factor behind the team’s slow start to the season. Paul Branecky ... Paul Branecky Sun, 18 Oct 2009 13:37:00 EDT http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=502610 http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=502364&cmpid=rss-branecky First, a few injury notes from Friday’s practice, which was the last before an honest-to-goodness road trip that doesn’t involve midnight travel after a home game: Paul... Paul Branecky Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:50:00 EDT http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=502364 http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=502247&cmpid=rss-branecky One of the evils surrounding the shootout is that a loss can still feel devastating despite a hard-earned point in the standings having already been secured. Wednesday’s game against Pittsburgh was a welcome exception. ... Paul Branecky Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:34:00 EDT http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=502247 http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=502229&cmpid=rss-branecky Besides mainstays Eric Staal and Cam Ward, there was little question about who deserved recognition as one of the heroes of last year’s playoff run. This season, Jussi Jokinen is proving that his performance was no fluke. ... Paul Branecky Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:49:00 EDT http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=502229 http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=502114&cmpid=rss-warf Have you ever had one of those months where you feel like you just can’t get out of a hole? Well, I have had that month for seemingly the last two. I see the light at the end of the tunnel, but Tuesday night, I remembered why we do... Doug Warf Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:33:00 EDT http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=502114