John ShannonJohn Shannon

I was born and raised in Michigan and have been a hockey fan for many years, I am a husband and father and currently still serving my country as an active duty soldier in the U.S Army. I still enjoy playing the game of hockey and I bleed Carolina Red and am a devoted fan for our CAROLINA HURRICANES!!

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NHL Lock Out Day 82… Stop The Madness

Greetings Caniacs! What a dramatic week that has unfolded in the NHL. If you are a social media guru or if you have satellite radio you know exactly what I am talking about. You can pretty much logon…Read More

Day 70 Of The NHL Lock Out

Greetings Caniacs! As most of us enjoyed the tasteful treasures of a Thanksgiving Meal on Thursday, the NHL fed us all a plethora of festive treats on Friday by cancelling more games in December (as well…Read More

NHL Lock Out: Day 66

Happy Holidays Caniacs! If you have been following the NHL negotiations (or lack of) I am sure you are like me and already stuffed from all the bologna that both parties are serving. The NHL and NHLPA…Read More

Day 61 Of NHL Lock Out

Greetings Caniacs! I am not sure about you but I really thought the CBA negotiations were coming to an end last week. Ha! I guess the joke was on me. This is, after all, the National Hockey League. The…Read More

Who Are Caniacs Voting For Today ?

Greetings Caniacs! As we are all ready to do our part during Election Day, I cannot help but to think how nice it would be if the current lock out situation was on the Ballot. Who would you be voting…Read More

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NHL And NHLPA Forget About Their #Fans

  Greetings Caniacs! As we begin the Month of November, I am praying that this will be the last…Read More

Day Nine Of Lockout….And Counting

Greetings Caniacs! Well we are in full swing of the 2012 lockout. This week was supposed to be the beginning…Read More

Caniacs Sent To Penalty Box

Greetings Caniacs! As the lockout continues my frustration grows. For the NHL and the NHLPA wanting…Read More

Hurricanes Will Be Locked Out Of Their Own Home on Sunday

Greeting Caniacs! I am not about to start writing about our newly acquired free agents or the Canes…Read More

Hurricanes Arrive In Raleigh To Begin A Season Of Redemption

Greetings Caniacs! Are you ready for some Hockey? I sure am. As the 2012-13 hockey season quickly approaches…Read More

NHL Faces Off VS NHLPA

Tim Brent and the NHLPA are at a stand still with the NHL owners on a new CBA deal Happy Labor Day…Read More

Tick…Tock…Still No Significant Progress On A New CBA

Will There Be Caniacs Filling The Parking Lots At The PNC Arena This Fall? Greeting Caniacs! The…Read More

19 Days and Counting…..Is There Enough Time?

With just 19 days left is there enough time for a new CBA? Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-US PRESSWIRE Greetings…Read More

Lockout or No Lockout? That Is The Question Caniacs Want Answered

Just 23 days left until the current CBA expires Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-US PRESSWIRE Greetings…Read More

Is A Lockout Looming Part III

Carolina Hurricanes were active during the offseason but with a lockout on the horizon when will we…Read More

Is A Lockout Looming Part II

October 1, 2009; Denver, CO, USA; NHL commissioner Gary Bettman watches the game between the San Jose…Read More

Is A Lock Out Lomming? Part I

March 22, 2009; Los Angeles, CA, USA; MLB players association executive director Donald Fehr at batting…Read More

Canes Staying Busy This Summer

Mar 27, 2012; Toronto, ON, Canada; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Tim Gleason (6) chases the puck…Read More

Canes Continue To Make Moves But Are They The Right Moves?

April 7, 2012: Sunrise, FL, USA; Carolina Hurricanes head coach Kirk Muller looks on during the second…Read More

Hurrianes Still Have Free Agency Options

Greetings Caniacs! What a summer it has been so far around the NHL. For starters we’ve seen  an  8th…Read More