| Founded: | 1972 | GM: | Don Waddell |
| Owned By: | Tom Dundon | Coach: | Rod Brind’Amour |
| Home Rink: | PNC Arena | Captain: | Jordan Staal |
| AHL Affiliate: | Vacant | ECHL Affiliate: | Norfolk Admirals |
The Carolina Hurricanes (colloquially known as the Canes) are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division. The Hurricanes play their home games at the 18,680-seat PNC Arena.
The franchise was formed in 1971 as the New England Whalers of the World Hockey Association (WHA). The franchise joined the NHL in 1979 as part of the NHL–WHA merger, renaming themselves the Hartford Whalers. The team relocated to North Carolina in 1997, rebranding themselves as the Hurricanes. The Hurricanes won the 2006 Stanley Cup over the Edmonton Oilers, giving the state of North Carolina its first, and as of 2021, only major professional sports championship.
Deeper Dive
- The Latest Carolina Hurricanes News at The Hockey Writers
- Current Players, Salaries and Cap Info
- The Most Important Hurricanes Ever
2023-24 Season Roster
Carolina Hurricanes Jersey History
To be fair, the ‘Canes did have a tough act to follow, at least in the uniform department. For all the Whalers’ faults, nearly everyone agrees the team had some truly sweet duds, centred by one of the most artistically brilliant logos to ever grace an NHL jersey. Read More…
The Players
- Gary Roberts’ 1997-98 NHL Season
- Revisiting the Hurricanes’ Primeau for Brind’Amour Trade
- Artūrs Irbe Helped Hurricanes’ Stability
- Niederreiter for Rask Trade Revisited
More Hurricanes History
- 5 Greatest Rookie Seasons in Whalers/Hurricanes History
- Best Drafts in Hurricanes/Whalers History
- Hurricanes’ 5 Best Trades in Franchise History
Hurricanes & Their Fans: One Big Family
Traditionally, the Carolina Hurricanes show their gratitude to their fans in the last week of every regular season. Since there wasn’t a fan appreciation week for the 2019-20 season, the Hurricanes have chosen to call Dec. 14-20 their virtual fan appreciation week. The appreciation week is well deserved — these fans are a faithful breed that value their team like family and the support is more than praiseworthy. Read More…
Captains
- Kevin Dineen, 1997–1998
- Keith Primeau, 1998–1999
- Ron Francis, 1999–2004
- Rod Brind’Amour, 2005–2010
- Eric Staal, 2010–2016
- Justin Faulk and Jordan Staal, 2017–2018
- Justin Williams, 2018–2019
- Jordan Staal, 2019–Present
Head Coaches History
- Rod Brind’Amour: Oct. 4, 2018 – Present
- Bill Peters: Oct. 10, 2014 – April 7, 2018
- Kirk Muller: Nov. 29, 2011 – April 13, 2014
- Paul Maurice: Dec. 4, 2008 – Nov. 27, 2011
- Peter Laviolette: Dec. 18, 2003 – Nov. 30, 2008
- Paul Maurice: Nov. 7, 1995 – Dec. 14, 2003
- Paul Holmgren: Jan. 21 – Nov. 5, 1995
- Pierre McGuire: Nov. 17, 1993 – April 14, 1994
- Paul Holmgren: Oct. 6, 1992 – Nov. 13, 1993
- Jim Roberts: Oct. 5, 1991 – May 1, 1992
- Rick Ley: Oct. 5, 1989 – April 13, 1991
- Larry Pleau: Feb. 7, 1988 – April 9, 1989
- Jack Evans: Oct. 5, 1983 – Feb. 6, 1988
- John Cunniff: March 8 – April 3, 1983
- Larry Pleau: Jan. 27 – March 6, 1983
- Larry Kish: Oct. 6, 1982 – Jan. 23, 1983
- Larry Pleau: Feb. 22, 1981 – April 4, 1982
- Don Blackburn: Oct. 11, 1979 – Feb. 19, 1981
Retired Numbers
- 2 – Glen Wesley (1994-08)
- 10 – Ron Francis (1981-91, 1998-04)
- 17 – Rod Brind’Amour (2000-10)
General Managers History
- Don Waddell: May 8, 2018 – Present
- Ron Francis: April 28, 2014 – March 7, 2018
- Jim Rutherford: June 28, 1994 – April 28, 2014
- Paul Holmgren: Sept. 8, 1993 – June 28, 1994
- Brian Burke: May 26, 1992 – Sept. 1, 1993
- Eddie Johnston: May 11, 1989 – May 12, 1992
- Emile Francis: May 2, 1983 – May 11, 1989
- Larry Pleau: April 2, 1981 – May 2, 1983
- Jack Kelley: May 6, 1977 – April 2, 1981
