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 […]

A look back: Little takes big steps with aggressive second-half play against Notre Dame

January 17, 2019 R.L. Bynum

R.L. Bynum, Correspondent @RL_Bynum CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — A jab step and a slick baseline drive for a dunk may have been the spark that helped turnaround Nassir Little’s season. The play was just an […]

Aho carries Hurricanes to 6-3 triumph over Predators

January 13, 2019 Peter Koutroumpis

Peter Koutroumpis editor@trianglesportsnet.com RALEIGH, N.C. – It seems like Sebastian Aho’s shoulders look broader by the day. They should as the 21-year old carried the Carolina Hurricanes to another victory, a 6-3 final over the […]

Ferland, Aho lead Hurricanes to 4-3 win over Sabres

January 11, 2019 Peter Koutroumpis

Peter Koutroumpis editor@trianglesportsnet.com RALEIGH, N.C. – Micheal Ferland set a new personal standard on Friday. The gritty Carolina Hurricanes forward posted a career single-game high three points (1g, 2a) and set up a two-goal finish […]

Koutroumpis – Be careful not to place unrealistic expectations on role players to determine Canes’ success

January 11, 2019 Peter Koutroumpis

Peter Koutroumpis editor@trianglesportsnet.com RALEIGH, N.C. – Alright, can we all come back down from the high, or the buzz, many have had with the arrival and energy surge that Carolina Hurricanes emergency call-up Greg McKegg […]

A look back: Robinson’s defense earned him big late minutes in UNC’s win at N.C. State

January 11, 2019 R.L. Bynum

R.L. Bynum, Correspondent @RL_Bynum RALEIGH, N.C. — If you play for Roy Williams, it’s no secret that one way to improve your playing time is to play good defense. That was never more apparent than […]