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Canes set Wesley celebration for Feb. 17 (NewsObserver.com)

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:23:06 GMT

Glen Wesley spent all but a few months of his NHL career with one of two franchises. Fittingly, he'll be honored and his No. 2 jersey retired when the Carolina Hurricanes host the Boston Bruins on Feb. 17.

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Hurricanes Will Retire Wesley’s Sweater (Kukla's Korner)

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:27:58 GMT

from the Carolina Hurricanes, Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, announced today that the team will honor longtime defenseman Glen Wesley prior to and during its game on Tuesday, Feb. 17 against the Boston Bruins. The team will formally retire Wesley’s No. 2 jersey during a pre-game ceremony, and honor the Hurricanes’...

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Report: Islanders targeting Maurice (NewsObserver.com)

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 01:08:35 GMT

According to Newsday, former Hurricanes coach Paul Maurice is the first candidate on Islanders general manager Garth Snow's list for the coaching vacancy on Long Island.

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Mascots to whomp each other for charity (AstrosDaily.com's Astrowire)

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:18:12 GMT

... Arena in Orlando. Along with the mascots cited above, the games also will feature Stormy of the Carolina Hurricanes, Alberta Gator of the University of Florida, Junction Jack of the Houston Astros, Rowdy of the Dallas Cowboys and others.The "gladiator-style" competition will include such contests as an obstacle course, jousting and feats of strength.Proceeds will benefit New Hope...

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Canes' schedule provides challenges (NewsObserver.com)

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:30:00 GMT

Luke DeCock, Staff Writer The Carolina Hurricanes will visit the Los Angeles Kings (Oct. 17) and the Anaheim Ducks (Oct. 19) for the first time since December 2005 as part of a six-game, 13-day, two-coast road trip timed to avoid North Carolina's State Fair. The Canes also face the other three teams in the NHL's Pacific Division this season for the first time since then.The Edmonton...

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Hurricanes open with division rival Florida (Miami Herald)

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:19:03 GMT

The Carolina Hurricanes will open the regular season at home against Southeast Division rival Florida on Oct. 10.

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Surgery for Canes' Boychuk (NewsObserver.com)

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:30:00 GMT

Zach Boychuk survived the Carolina Hurricanes' conditioning camp last week, saying, "It seems we ran every step in the RBC Center, top to bottom, and several times."

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Schedule To Come Out Soon? (Puckhead's Thoughts)

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:09:00 GMT

On the Carolina Hurricanes website, the Caps will be playing them in the preseason at least twice. Which could mean the schedule for the Capitals' preseason is close to coming out. It may be released in conjunction with Fan Fest today at the Kettler Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, VA. According to the 'Canes website, the Caps will play a home and home with their division rivals September...

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The Daily Roundup:Free Throw Friday (ACC BasketBlog)

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:35:00 GMT

The BEST ACC Sports coverage!!! Getting your mind right: The Weekend Smoke from the Stogieguys.com: Stogie Reviews: Avo Maduro Piramide Teams push ticket scalping : "The Carolina Hurricanes and other pro sports franchises are supporting a bill that would let fans buy scalped tickets over the Internet for North Carolina games and shows." Ownership leads Stewart to move on : "Tony...

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Light News (Puckhead's Thoughts)

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:23:00 GMT

... are turning against their owner.As for the Caps' fans they should consider themselves lucky. In Carolina this is :The Carolina Hurricanes will host the Canes Summer Fun Fest at the RBC Center on Thursday, July 24 at 6 p.m. Admission and parking are free and there will be plenty to do for the whole family, including street hockey, various interactive inflatables and live music....

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Teams push ticket scalping (NewsObserver.com - Politics)

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 05:30:00 GMT

The Carolina Hurricanes and other pro sports franchises are supporting a bill that would let fans buy scalped tickets over the Internet for North Carolina games and shows.

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Canes give Hagemo second chance (News & Observer)

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 05:30:00 GMT

Luke DeCock, Staff Writer RALEIGH - Nate Hagemo didn't know how badly he needed the game of hockey until he tried to go without it.This week, hockey is trying to give something back to Hagemo.The one-time Carolina Hurricanes prospect has had a long string of run-ins with the law since a shoulder injury derailed his hockey career almost three years ago, including an arrest less than two...

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Pens ink two minor leaguers (Today's Tribune-Review)

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:20:37 GMT

The Penguins signed defenseman Joey Mormina and forward Connor James to one-year, contracts, executive vice president/general manager Ray Shero announced Thursday. Mormina, formerly a prospect of the Carolina Hurricanes, played 77 games and recorded four goals, nine assists and 96 penalty minutes last year for the Albany River Rats of the American Hockey League. The 6-foot-6, 220-pound...

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Canes to host summer fan fest (NewsObserver.com)

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:00:43 GMT

The Carolina Hurricanes will host the Canes Summer Fun Fest at the RBC Center on Thursday, July 24 at 6 p.m.

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Hagemo skating in NHL prospects camp as legal troubles loom (StarTribune.com)

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:49:31 GMT

After months of sweating out his future in courtrooms and with more legal trouble looming, former Minnesota hockey prodigy Nate Hagemo is sweating his way through an NHL camp for a chance to revive his derailed career.Hagemo, 21, is attending the Carolina Hurricanes prospects camp in Raleigh, which opened Wednesday and runs through Saturday.The second-round choice in the 2005 NHL draft...

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Hurricanes keep F LaRose with one-year deal (CBS SportsLine.com)

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:31:53 GMT

The Carolina Hurricanes signed forward Chad LaRose to a one-year, $875,000 contract on Wednesday.

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Carolina’s Last Signing: Chad LaRose Inks 1 Year Deal (Kukla's Korner)

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 20:57:49 GMT

From the Carolina Hurricanes: Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has signed forward Chad LaRose to a one-year contract. The deal will pay LaRose $875,000 for the 2008-09 season. “This should be the last signing to complete our team heading into this season,” said Rutherford. “We’re...

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Tampa Bay Lightning sign Recchi (Sports - The Post Chronicle)

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:23:01 GMT

... NHL veteran has played on two Stanley Cup champions, the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1991 and the Carolina Hurricanes in 2006."Mark Recchi is a guy who we will be counting on both on and off the ice," vice president of hockey operations Brian Lawton said in a statement on the team's Web site (http://lightning.nhl.com/)."Adding him to the roster significantly increases our depth.""As a...

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Lightning sign veteran forward Recchi, 2 others (Miami Herald)

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:26:00 GMT

Lightning sign veteran forward Recchi, 2 othersKarl B DeBlaker, File / AP PhotoIn this Jan. 2, 2008 file photo, Atlanta Thrashers' Mark Recchi, center, celebrates his goal with teammate Todd White (12) and Carolina Hurricanes' Cory Stillman (61) nearby during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C. The Tampa Bay Lightning moved forward with a major roster overhaul Tuesday,...

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Hurricanes, D Seidenberg agree on one-year deal (ESPN)

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:41:34 GMT

The Carolina Hurricanes agreed to terms with defenseman Dennis Seidenberg on a one-year, $1.2 million contract Monday.

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