Hurricanes jump out of gate early, ride out 3-1 win over Oilers

February 15, 2019 Peter Koutroumpis

Peter Koutroumpis editor@trianglesportsnet.com RALEIGH, N.C. – The game was more or less over in two minutes and 16 seconds. Goaltender Curtis McElhinney was the first star with his 40-save performance that led the Carolina Hurricanes […]

UNC will need its depth of go-to guys, 3-point shooters against Virginia

February 11, 2019 R.L. Bynum

R.L. Bynum, Correspondent @RL_Bynum CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — If North Carolina needs a big basket in a key spot, who is the Tar Heels’ go-to guy? The fact that it’s sometimes a difficult question might […]

A look back: Tar Heels proving to be better than their record, hand Wolfpack first loss

February 4, 2019 R.L. Bynum

R.L. Bynum, Correspondent @RL_Bynum RALEIGH, N.C. — Coach Sylvia Hatchell kept saying that her North Carolina team was better than its record. After four consecutive victories, including two against top-10 teams, her Tar Heels are […]

No. 7 Wolfpack faces trap game against surging Tar Heels

February 3, 2019 Peter Koutroumpis

Peter Koutroumpis editor@trianglesportsnet.com RALEIGH, N.C. – A win streak of some sort will continue at Reynolds Coliseum on Sunday. Many will say that the undefeated No. 7 N.C. State Wolfpack (21-0, 8-0) will top visiting […]

Carolina deals Vegas losing hand, win 5-2

February 1, 2019 Peter Koutroumpis

Peter Koutroumpis editor@trianglesportsnet.com RALEIGH, N.C. – The end result was a valuable two points earned, but it didn’t seem like an overly exciting game to watch. The Carolina Hurricanes continued their season following the NHL […]

As much as Kea’s offense, Watts’ defense integral to UNC win over No. 1 Notre Dame

January 28, 2019 Peter Koutroumpis

Peter Koutroumpis editor@trianglesportsnet.com CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – UNC guard Stephanie Watts said it as clearly and succinctly as it could be after the Tar Heels upset No. 1 Notre Dame 78-73 at Carmichael Arena on […]

Hurricanes jammed up by Senators in 4-1 loss

January 18, 2019 Peter Koutroumpis

Peter Koutroumpis editor@trianglesportsnet.com RALEIGH, N.C. – The Carolina Hurricanes didn’t take control off the draw early, nor much at all, and they suffered for it. As a result, it cost them an opportunity to pull […]

Hurricanes pull trigger, trade Rask for Niederreiter

January 18, 2019 Peter Koutroumpis

Peter Koutroumpis editor@trianglesportsnet.com RALEIGH, N.C. – The Carolina Hurricanes did it – they made a hockey trade before the trade deadline. The team’s release hit the wire at 3 p.m. stating that the Hurricanes had […]