RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – Carolina Hurricanes goalie Freddie Andersen returned to the ice with his teammates on Friday, showing no ill effects from an injury suffered in Game 4 of the Canes' first-round playoff series with the New Jersey Devils. “Yeah, obviously a good step today, and it’s good to be back with the boys,” said Andersen. The Hurricanes have been holding their … [Read more...] about Hurricanes goalie Freddie Andersen back at full strength in time for Capitals series
Carolina Hurricanes reach 3-year, $9.5 million extension with forward Taylor Hall
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The Carolina Hurricanes wasted little time in reaching an extension for trade-acquisition Taylor Hall. The team announced Wednesday that Hall had signed a three-year, $9.5 million contract through the 2027-28 season. That came roughly three months after the Hurricanes traded for the former Hart Trophy winner as NHL MVP and with Carolina having advanced … [Read more...] about Carolina Hurricanes reach 3-year, $9.5 million extension with forward Taylor Hall
UNC men’s basketball to play Ohio State in 2025 CBS Sports Classic in Atlanta
ATLANTA (WNCN) – The matchups and venue for the next iteration of the CBS Sports Classic were unveiled on Thursday afternoon. The North Carolina men’s basketball team is set to square off against Ohio State at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Dec. 20. The Tar Heels and Buckeyes will tip off the action in the first game of a doubleheader with Kentucky facing St. John’s in … [Read more...] about UNC men’s basketball to play Ohio State in 2025 CBS Sports Classic in Atlanta
Here’s when tickets for the Canes’ Round 2 playoff games go on sale
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — After an exciting come-from-behind double overtime win Tuesday night over the New Jersey Devils at the Lenovo Center, the Carolina Hurricanes are moving on to round two of the 2025 NHL Playoffs. On Wednesday, the team announced that tickets for home games for the next round — the Eastern Conference Semifinal — will go on sale to season ticket holders … [Read more...] about Here’s when tickets for the Canes’ Round 2 playoff games go on sale
Aho’s second goal gives Canes series-clinching win over Devils in double OT
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Just like Friday night's game that eventually went into double overtime, the Carolina Hurricanes found themselves in a hole early in Game 5 to the New Jersey Devils. The Devils scored three goals in the opening period Tuesday night at the Lenovo Center, with Dawson Mercer, Timo Meier and Stefan Noesen netting one each. But the Canes came storming … [Read more...] about Aho’s second goal gives Canes series-clinching win over Devils in double OT