Leighton backstops Hurricanes to 3-2 win over Panthers

November 27, 2016 Peter Koutroumpis

RALEIGH, N.C. – Goaltender Michael Leighton hadn’t made a start in the National Hockey League (NHL) in almost four years before he stood between the pipes when the Carolina Hurricanes hosted the Florida Panthers at […]

Hurricanes recall Leighton from Charlotte

November 22, 2016 Peter Koutroumpis

RALEIGH, N.C. – The Carolina Hurricanes announced on Monday that the team had recalled goaltender Michael Leighton from the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League (AHL). Leighton was recalled on an emergency basis after […]

Hurricanes flex their muscle in 3-1 win over Jets

November 20, 2016 Peter Koutroumpis

Peter Koutroumpis, Managing Editor RALEIGH, N.C. – The Carolina Hurricanes were not intimidated or overpowered when they beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-1 in front of a rambunctious crowd of 10,809 at PNC Arena on Sunday. […]

Hurricanes goaltending development starts with veterans leading by example

November 20, 2016 Peter Koutroumpis

RALEIGH, N.C. – If you hadn’t noticed, Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Cam Ward has had a pretty good month of November so far. The Hurricanes current three-game win streak, extended by a 3-2 win over the […]

Right Here, Right Now: Carolina Hurricanes forge ahead amidst smoke and fire

November 19, 2016 Peter Koutroumpis

Podcast by Peter Koutroumpis, Managing Editor RALEIGH, N.C. – There was a smoky haze over the Triangle on Friday, and a thicker one which swirled around PNC Arena following the game day skate preceding the […]

Hurricanes rally in third to top Habs 3-2

November 18, 2016 Peter Koutroumpis

RALEIGH, N.C. – The Carolina Hurricanes added a 3-2 win over the Atlantic Division-leading Montreal Canadiens to their longest win streak of the season at PNC Arena on Friday. Jeff Skinner, Tuevo Teravainen, and Victor […]

Ward, Hurricanes outwork Sharks for 1-0 shutout win

November 15, 2016 Peter Koutroumpis

RALEIGH, N.C. – Goaltender Cam Ward made 22 saves and led the Carolina Hurricanes to a 1-0 win over the San Jose Sharks at PNC Arena on Tuesday. Joakim Nordstrom scored his first goal of […]

Hurricanes announce forward Bryan Bickell’s MS diagnosis

November 12, 2016 Peter Koutroumpis

RALEIGH, N.C. – The Carolina Hurricanes announced on Friday that forward Bryan Bickell had been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Bickell played seven games for the Hurricanes this season with one goal to his credit, […]