Andrew Hirsh
Andrew Hirsh is a graduate of Elon University and is entering his fourth year as a credentialed NHL writer. He founded SunbeltHockey.com in 2012 and serves as the site's managing editor. Andrew can be reached via email at ahirsh3@gmail.com.
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Eric Staal, Carolina Hurricanes Defeat Montreal Canadiens 2-1 in Shootout
April 5th, 2012 RALEIGH, N.C.—The Carolina Hurricanes concluded the home portion of their 2011-12 schedule in poetic fashion on Thursday night, defeating the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 in front of 17,836 at PNC Arena. Eric Staal beat Peter Budaj in the third round of the shootout to give the Canes their first win in the skills competition this...
Florida Panthers Fans: Playoff Berth Has Been Long Time Coming
April 2nd, 2012 It’s been 12 long years since the Florida Panthers last skated in the NHL playoffs. But for their small yet faithful collection of fans, it's probably felt like an eternity. With a win on Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets, the Cats can clinch a postseason berth for the first time since 2000, bringing an end to...
Carolina Hurricanes officially eliminated from playoff contention; Winnipeg Jets stay alive
March 31st, 2012 RALEIGH, N.C.—It's official—the Carolina Hurricanes have been eliminated for playoff contention. What has been inevitable for the majority of the 2011-12 season became a reality on Friday as the Canes fell to Winnipeg in overtime, 4-3. Andrew Ladd potted the game-winner for the Jets 16 seconds into OT to put the final nail in...
Anthony Stewart goes from waiver wire to Hurricanes' first line
March 2nd, 2012 RALEIGH, N.C.—When Anthony Stewart was placed on waivers on February 6, it appeared as if his time in Carolina had come to an end. The Quebec native had just five goals and six assists through 50 games, delegated, for the most part, to a fourth line role. But when no team claimed him during his 24-hour window of availabilty, Stewart...
Kirk Muller Winning Over Hurricanes Locker Room
February 29th, 2012 RALEIGH, N.C.—Many people in Carolina knew that the Hurricanes were capable of becoming a winning hockey team. But no one thought it would happen this quickly. The Canes had taken a firm grasp on last place in the Eastern Conference under the guidance of Paul Maurice, and with an 8-14-4 record, effectively eliminated themselves from...
