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Hurricanes Goaltending

Hurricanes’ Reimer Ready to Work Hard and Have Fun

September 14, 2019 by Mark Shiver
James Reimer Florida Panthers

The Carolina Hurricanes made it to the Eastern Conference Final last season in large part because of their goaltending. Petr Mrázek and Curtis McElhinney were an effective tandem, feeding off …

Read moreHurricanes’ Reimer Ready to Work Hard and Have Fun

Categories Hurricanes Goaltending, NHL Goaltending Tags Jake Gardiner, James Reimer, Petr Mrazek

Hurricanes Top 3 Goalies of All-Time

September 2, 2019August 15, 2019 by Josh Bell
Mike Liut, Hartford Whalers

The Carolina Hurricanes have had a great number of goaltenders in their history, dating back to their time as the Hartford Whalers. Even though they’ve been in the NHL since …

Read moreHurricanes Top 3 Goalies of All-Time

Categories Hurricanes Goaltending, Hurricanes History Tags Arturs Irbe, Best Goaltenders, Cam Ward, Mike Liut, Sean Burke, Top Story

Hurricanes Sign Mrázek; Who Is the Backup Goalie?

July 5, 2019 by Mark Shiver
Alex Nedeljkovic Hurricanes

Within the flurry of activity that has been the recent routine of Carolina Hurricanes general manager, Don Waddell, the goaltender situation has finally been settled. Well, sort of. Petr Mrázek …

Read moreHurricanes Sign Mrázek; Who Is the Backup Goalie?

Categories Hurricanes Goaltending Tags Alex Nedeljkovic, James Reimer, Petr Mrazek

Hurricanes Owe McElhinney Another Shot in Net

May 18, 2019 by Ryan Szporer
Carolina Hurricanes goalie Curtis McElhinney

It should be an easy decision for the Carolina Hurricanes. Statistically speaking, they barely got adequate goaltending from Petr Mrazek in the playoffs. Curtis McElhinney showed better results in relief. …

Read moreHurricanes Owe McElhinney Another Shot in Net

Categories Hurricanes Goaltending Tags Curtis McElhinney, Don Cherry, Petr Mrazek, Top Story

Hurricanes’ Crease is in Good Hands

May 6, 2019 by Mark Shiver
Calvin de Haan Warren Foegele Justin Faulk Curtis McElhinney Carolina Hurricanes

Fresh off their sweep of the New York Islanders, the Carolina Hurricanes are in a position to take a breath. They can rest and try to heal and get ready …

Read moreHurricanes’ Crease is in Good Hands

Categories Hurricanes Goaltending Tags Curtis McElhinney, Petr Mrazek

Hurricanes Facing Goalie Questions With Mrazek Day-to-Day

May 1, 2019 by The Canadian Press
Petr Mrazek, Dougie Hamilton, Trevor van Riemsdyk, petr mrazek

RALEIGH, N.C. — Rod Brind’Amour considers himself lucky to have two goalies he trusts. It looks like he is turning to the second one.
The first legitimate goalie dilemma of the playoffs belongs to the Carolina Hurricanes, now that starter Petr Mrazek i…

Categories Hurricanes Goaltending Tags 2019 NHL Playoffs, Curtis McElhinney, Petr Mrazek

Hurricanes vs Islanders: Battle of the Goalie Tandems

April 26, 2019 by Mark Shiver
Carolina Hurricanes Petr Mrazek

The Carolina Hurricanes ousted the defending Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals. They won Game 7 on the road in a series where the home team had won every game up. …

Read moreHurricanes vs Islanders: Battle of the Goalie Tandems

Categories Hurricanes Goaltending, Islanders Goaltending Tags Petr Mrazek, Robin Lehner, Thomas Greiss

Carolina Hurricanes’ Magical Mrázek

April 21, 2019April 20, 2019 by Mark Shiver
Carolina Hurricanes Petr Mrazek

Petr Mrázek, goaltender for the Carolina Hurricanes seems magical. He is playing some incredible hockey this postseason. His outstanding efforts – resembling the sleight of hand of a skilled magician …

Read moreCarolina Hurricanes’ Magical Mrázek

Categories Hurricanes Goaltending, NHL Goaltending Tags 2019 NHL Playoffs, Petr Mrazek

Hurricanes’ Calm Curtis McElhinney

December 3, 2018 by Mark Shiver
Hurricanes goaltender Curtis McElhinney

As writers, we are supposed to be able to use words to convey feelings, actions, scenarios, etc. However, adequate words to describe the feeling during the Carolina Hurricanes Friday night tilt against …

Read moreHurricanes’ Calm Curtis McElhinney

Categories Hurricanes Goaltending Tags Curtis McElhinney, Petr Mrazek, Scott Darling, Top Story

Making Excuses for Hurricanes’ Darling

November 28, 2018 by Mark Shiver
Boone Jenner and Scott Darling

Everyone seems to like Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Scott Darling. He’s a nice guy, easy to talk to and has a cool dog. His Great Dane pup is fitting for Darling’s …

Read moreMaking Excuses for Hurricanes’ Darling

Categories Hurricanes Goaltending Tags Scott Darling

Hurricanes’ McElhinney Playing His Way to Number One

November 24, 2018 by Mark Shiver
Curtis McElhinney, Jordan Staal, Calvin de Haan, John Tavares, Mitchell Marner, Zach Hyman

The Carolina Hurricanes have three goaltenders. They’ve needed all three since Scott Darling suffered a hamstring injury just before the season. Petr Mrázek, who was brought on in the offseason, …

Read moreHurricanes’ McElhinney Playing His Way to Number One

Categories Hurricanes Goaltending Tags Curtis McElhinney, Scott Darling

Hurricanes Winning, but That Goaltending

October 16, 2018October 14, 2018 by Mark Shiver
Hurricanes goaltender Curtis McElhinney

Fans of the Carolina Hurricanes are ecstatic that their team has started the season so well. It is almost impossible to remember a start this exciting but underneath the shiny veneer …

Read moreHurricanes Winning, but That Goaltending

Categories Editor's Choice, Hurricanes Goaltending Tags Curtis McElhinney
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