Carolina Hurricanes

Carolina Hurricanes

Did You Know? Carolina Hurricanes Edition

The Beginning

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The Carolina Hurricanes’ journey began in 1971 as the New England Whalers in the World Hockey Association. In 1979, they transitioned to the NHL as the Hartford Whalers. The biggest change for the franchise occurred in 1997 when they relocated to Raleigh, North Carolina, becoming the Carolina Hurricanes we know today.

Stanley Cup

Rod Brind'Amour of the Carolina Hurricanes lifts the Stanley Cup after defeating the Edmonton Oilers in game seven of the 2006 NHL Stanley Cup Finals...
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The 2005-2006 season was unforgettable for the Carolina Hurricanes as they won the Stanley Cup. Under the leadership of captain Rod Brind’Amour, the team beat the Edmonton Oilers in a thrilling seven-game series. Brind’Amour, now the head coach, has impressively led the Hurricanes to the playoffs every season since 2018.

Colors

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Upon moving from Hartford, the Hurricanes swapped their iconic green for new colors. Settling in the PNC Arena, home to NC State Wolfpack, the team adopted red, white, and black, aligning with the local spirit and giving the franchise a fresh identity.

Building The Team

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In 1997, the Hurricanes made their first NHL draft pick, selecting Greek player Nikos Tselios 22nd overall. He wrapped up that season with the AHL’s Lowell Lock Monsters. In 2003, Eric Staal was picked second overall and became the first player post-relocation to surpass 1,000 NHL games.

Mascot and Team Name

Mascot Stormy of the Carolina Hurricanes drives an ATV through a ring of fire during game two of the Stanley Cup playoffs against the New Jersey...
RALEIGH – APRIL 19: Mascot Stormy of the Carolina Hurricanes drives an ATV through a ring of fire during game two of the Stanley Cup playoffs against the New Jersey Devils at the ESA in Raleigh, North Carolina on April 19, 2002. The Hurricanes won 2-1 in overtime. (Photo by Kent Smith/Getty Images/NHLI)

Meet Stormy, the Carolina Hurricanes’ mascot, proudly sporting number 97 in honor of the year the team relocated. Representing Eastern North Carolina’s rich hog farming history, Stormy the Ice Hog was a playful nod to the area’s culture. The team initially considered the name “Ice Hogs” but ultimately settled on the Hurricanes.

Traveling

Seth Jarvis of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrates his goal against the Seattle Kraken during the third period at Climate Pledge Arena on October 19,...
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – OCTOBER 19: Seth Jarvis #24 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrates his goal against the Seattle Kraken during the third period at Climate Pledge Arena on October 19, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

The Hurricanes rank 10th in the NHL for the most travel. In the 2022-2023 season alone, they covered a staggering 53,783.30 miles, making them the only team from the Metropolitan Division to make the top 10 in travel distance.

Bunch Of Jerks

The Carolina Hurricanes celebrate with their traditional "Storm Surge" after a win against the Edmonton Oilers at PNC Arena on February 27, 2022 in...
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In 2019, commentator Don Cherry dubbed the Hurricanes a “bunch of jerks” for their creative post-win celebrations, known as Storm Surges. These playful antics included themes like fishing, boxing, lightsaber duels, and basketball. Though the Storm Surges have toned down, the team still enjoys celebrating victories with their fans in style.

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Spanish Alioli

Spanish Alioli

Spanish Alioli

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Spanish Alioli Recipe by Lisa and Tony Sierra from The Spruce Eats.

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: N/A

Serving size: 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 medium to large cloves of garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or more, to taste
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 cup Spanish extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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Directions

  1. Peel and mince the garlic.
  2. Using the flat side of a large knife, crush the garlic.
  3. Crush the garlic and salt into a paste. (Save time by using a garlic press that peels and mashes the garlic in one step.)
  4. Crack the eggs and separate the yolks into a small mixing bowl.
  5. Transfer the garlic paste to the bowl and whisk to blend.
  6. With a hand mixer on low speed, slowly pour in the olive oil in a very thin, steady stream until a creamy sauce begins to form.
  7. Add the touch of lemon juice slowly at the end, while keeping the mixer on to ensure that the sauce stays smooth.
  8. Serve with fish, as a condiment for your favorite sandwich, or as a dipping sauce for French fries. Enjoy.
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Corn Fritters

Corn Fritters

Corn Fritters

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Corn Fritters Recipe by Joan Zaffary from All Recipes.

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 cups oil for frying
  • 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon shortening, melted
  • 1 (12 ounces) can whole kernel corn, drained
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Directions

  1. Heat oil in a heavy pot or deep fryer to 365°F.
  2. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a medium bowl. Beat egg, milk, and melted shortening together in a small bowl. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture. Stir in corn.
  3. Working in batches, drop the fritter batter by spoonfuls into the hot oil. Fry until golden.
  4. Remove fritters with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  5. Serve and enjoy!
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Creamy Greens

Creamy Greens

One Pot Vegan Creamy Greens

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Creamy Greens Recipe by Riley Wofford from Delish.

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Serving size: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small sweet onion (such as Vidalia), thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1 Tbsp. umeboshi or white miso paste
  • 3 to 31/2 lb. leafy greens (such as spinach, kale, and/or Swiss chard), tough stems removed, leaves washed, dried, coarsely chopped
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 3/4 cup canned reduced-fat coconut milk
  • 1 Tbsp. (or more) nutritional yeast
  • 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
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Directions

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Cook onion and garlic until onion is translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  2. Add umeboshi paste, stirring until combined, about 1 minute.
  3. Stir in greens; season with salt and black pepper. Cook until greens are just wilted, 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Add milk, nutritional yeast, and cayenne to a skillet and bring to a simmer. Cook until greens are tender and liquid is thickened slightly, about 8 minutes.
  5. Season with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle with more nutritional yeast, if desired.
  6. Preparing ahead: Greens can be made 2 days ahead. Let cool, then transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate.
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Lemon Ricotta Pasta

Lemon Ricotta Pasta

Lemon Ricotta Pasta

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Lemon Ricotta Pasta Recipe by Yumna Jawad from Feel Good Foodie.

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Serving size: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound spaghetti or pasta of choice
  • 1 (15-ounce) container whole-milk ricotta
  • ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan plus more for serving
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 lemon zest and juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt plus more for pasta water
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 (5-ounce) container baby spinach
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Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook to al dente according to package directions.
  2. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, drain and return the pasta to the covered pot.
  3. Blend the ricotta, Parmesan, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice zest, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes; process for 1 to 2 minutes, or until very smooth.
  4. Add the ricotta mixture, ½ cup of reserved pasta water, and spinach to the cooked pasta. Set over low heat and cook until the pasta has absorbed some of the cream sauce and the baby spinach has wilted, about 2 minutes. Add more pasta water as needed until you reach your desired consistency.
  5. Serve with more grated Parmesan, if desired.
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Edible Cookie Dough

Edible Cookie Dough

Edible Cookie Dough Recipe

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Prep time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: N/A

Serving size: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
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Directions

  1. Heat-treat flour: Place the flour in a microwave-safe bowl and heat it for 1 minute and 15 seconds, stirring in 15-second intervals. This ensures the flour is safe to eat.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat together the brown sugar and butter until creamy.
  3. Beat in vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt until well combined.
  4. Gradually mix in the heat-treated flour until crumbles form.
  5. Mix in milk until soft dough forms.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  7. Serve the edible cookie dough and enjoy!
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Apple Coleslaw

Apple Coleslaw

Apple Coleslaw Recipe

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Prep time: 30 minutes

Cooking time: n/a

Serving size: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 cups chopped cabbage
  • 1 red apple, peeled and chopped
  • 1 green apple, peeled and chopped
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise or vegan mayo
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
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Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine chopped cabbage, chopped apples, and grated carrots.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix the brown sugar, mayonnaise, honey, and lemon juice until well combined.
  3. Fold the mayonnaise mixture into the cabbage mixture, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
  4. Mix in finely chopped walnuts and dried cranberries.
  5. Season the apple coleslaw with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve as a side dish and enjoy!
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Sweet Potato Biscuit

Sweet Potato Biscuit

Sweet Potato Biscuit Recipe

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Prep time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Serving size: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 sweet potato, mashed
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar 
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • ¼ cup milk 
  • ½  teaspoon nutmeg 
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
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Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a baking sheet.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, brown sugar, salt, and nutmeg.
  3. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles pea-sized crumbles.
  4. Ass mashed sweet potato and milk to the flour mixture. Stir until a soft dough forms.
  5. On a floured surface, roll out dough on a flat surface to about ½ inch thickness.
  6. Cut the dough into 8 circles and place them an inch apart on a greased baking sheet.
  7. Bake the biscuits for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  8. Brush each sweet potato baked biscuit with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon.
  9. Serve the sweet potato biscuits with additional butter if desired and enjoy!
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Beyond the Game: North Carolina Sports Facts

Local NHL Players

Logan Brown of the St. Louis Blues skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on February 19, 2022 in Toronto,... North Carolina Sports
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There are only four NHL players who were born in North Carolina. These players are Logan Brown (pictured above), Jarden Boll, Jake Leschyshyn, and Ben Smith. Two of the players, Logan Brown and Jake Leschyshyn, are from Raleigh which is home to the NHL team the Carolina Hurricanes. Ben Smith, from Winston Salem, became a Stanley Cup champ with the Blackhawks in the 2012-2013 season, only his second season in the NHL. North Carolina is home to a successful, growing NHL franchise but falls short when it comes to homegrown players.

State Sport

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Stock car racing is the official sport of North Carolina as of 2011. Charlotte, North Carolina is home to Charlotte Motor Speedway which is known as the “home” of NASCAR. North Carolina houses more than 80% of NASCAR racing teams and related industries. Motorsports have generated billions of dollars in revenue for the state each year.

Professional Sports

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North Carolina holds almost every major professional sport, minus the MLB. Although there isn’t an MLB team in North Carolina, there are two Triple-A East teams, the Charlotte Knights and Durham Bulls. Across North Carolina, professional sports teams include the Carolina Hurricanes (NHL), Charlotte Hornets (NBA), Carolina Panthers (NFL), Charlotte Chaos (PLL), Charlotte FC (MLS), North Carolina Courage (NWSL), and Anthem Rugby Carolina (MLR). North Carolina is also home to teams in the NASCAR Cup Series and the Haas Formula 1 Team.

NHL Record

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The Carolina Hurricanes recorded the 6th longest playoff overtime in history at 79:47 minutes during the 2023 playoff series against the Florida Panthers. That series ended with a 4-0 loss against the Panthers.

Tar Heel NCAA Record

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The Tar Heels have won 50 NCAA Championships across 8 sports. 22 of these NCAA Championships came from the Women’s Soccer team, spanning from 1981 to 2012. UNC-Chapel Hill is eighth overall in the NCAA Division 1 Team Championships.

North Carolina Olympians

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As of 2021, 14 Olympic athletes and coaches were born and raised in North Carolina with a total of 32 Olympic athletes and coaches having ties to North Carolina. Harry Williamson, a runner from High Point, was the first NC Olympian in 1936. Michael Jordan is amongst the notable Olympians from North Carolina.

Duke University Football

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Duke University was the first school to have a football team in North Carolina. The football team was created in 1888, back when the school was named Trinity College. Their first game was played against From 1890 to 1895, Trinity College played without a head coach, going undefeated in 1891.

Garlic Bread

Garlic Bread

Garlic Bread

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Garlic Bread Recipe by Rian Handler from Delish.

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Serving size: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 baguette or loaf French bread, halved lengthwise
  • 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan
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Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°. In a small bowl, mix garlic, butter, parsley, and salt until combined.
  2. Liberally spread cut sides of bread with garlic butter. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Arrange on a large foil-lined baking sheet.
  3. Bake bread until toasty and the edges are golden brown about 10 minutes.
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