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Icing on the Cake: Riley Nash
Riley Nash was born on this day in Consort, Alberta in 1989. The 23 year old center signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Carolina Hurricanes on July 19, 2010. Although, originally drafted…Read More
Icing on the Cake: Bobby Goepfert
I started writing birthday tributes for players in the Hurricanes’ organization exactly one year ago today. It all started with seven-days of Jeff Skinner celebrations (7 Days to Skinny) and 32 posts…Read More
Icing on the Cake: Jussi Jokinen
In his sixth NHL season, Mr. Jussi Jokinen celebrates his 29th birthday today. Can you believe he retired today at such a young age?! He will be so missed in Carolina… April Fools! Sorry, I couldn’t…Read More
Icing on the Cake: Chad LaRose
Oh glory day, it is Chad LaRose’s birthday! Thirty years ago, a jovial winger was brought into the world, or more specifically, Michigan. Rosey is a fan favorite amongst Caniacs for many reasons. His…Read More
Icing on the Cake: Justin Faulk
During the 2010-11 Calder Cup playoffs, the Charlotte Checkers happily gained an offensively talented defenseman in Justin Faulk. Caniac Nation is proud to call the birthday boy their own as he turns…Read More
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Icing on the Cake: Jiri Tlusty
Carolina Hurricanes’ #19 was born today, March 16, in 1988. Jiri Tlusty was born in Slany, Czechoslovakia…Read More
Icing on the Cake: Evgenii Dadonov
Evgenii Anatolievich Dadonov was born in Chelyabinsk, Russia on this day in 1989. The 23 year old winger…Read More
Icing on the Cake: Tim Brent
In Cambridge, Ontario on March 10, 1984 a baby Brenter was born (You may let out a “Woo!” here).…Read More
Icing on the Cake: Drayson Bowman
Mr. Drayson Bowman was born on this day in 1989 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. However, the skilled forward…Read More
Icing on the Cake: Bobby Sanguinetti
Robert “Bobby” Sanguinetti was born on this day in 1988. The American defenseman is from Trenton,…Read More
Icing on the Cake: Cam Ward
WARNING: This Icing on the Cake post contains female gushing and an obscene amount of girly emotion. Ken and Laurel Ward gifted the hockey world with a talented, funny, and kindhearted goaltender on this…Read More
Icing on the Cake: Andreas Nodl
Happy Birthday to Andreas Nodl who turns 25 years young today! He was born February 28, 1987 in Vienna, Austria. The Canes’ right winger was recently claimed on waivers on November 29th from the Flyers.…Read More
Icing on the Cake: Tuomo Ruutu
Finland’s golden boy, Tuomo Ruutu, has beautiful Head & Shoulders flow, an adorable crooked grin, gritty play, and soft hands. The Carolina Hurricane center is a well-decorated player and fan favorite.…Read More
Icing on the Heart-Shaped Cake: Brandon Sutter
It is very fitting Canes’ adored alternate captain, Brandon Sutter, be born on Valentine’s Day. What is there not to love about the 23-year-old? He is an immensely talented center that continues to…Read More
Icing on the Cake: Birthday Boy Jaroslav Spacek
Jaroslav Spacek was born this day in 1974 in Rokycany, Czechoslovakia. The 38 year old was acquired by the Carolina Hurricanes on December 9, 2011 in a trade with Montreal in exchange for Tomas Kaberle.…Read More
Icing on the Cake: Mike Zigomanis
In 2001, the Carolina Hurricanes drafted center Mike Zigomanis (2nd round, 46th overall). The Toronto native was born on this day in 1981 and played in 57 contests with the Canes, and once a Cane, always…Read More
Icing on the Cake: Birthday Boy Michael Murphy
I’ve written 21 birthday tributes for Canes and Checkers players since starting the tradition in May of 2011. Therefore, I have waited awhile to write this little ditty on my favorite goalie, Mr.…Read More
Icing On The Cake: Justin Shugg
Justin Shugg was born December 24, 1991 in Niagara Falls, ON. The 20-year-old was recently drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes in the fourth round (105th overall) in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. Shugg was…Read More
Icing on the Cake: A Caniac’s Birthday
Wendy Bullard is one of the most dedicated hockey fans I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. No amount of pavement will come between her and the Carolina Hurricanes and Charlotte Checkers. So it seems…Read More
Icing on the Cake: Zac Dalpe
I started writing Icing on the Cake posts back in May to celebrate Jeff Skinner’s birthday. I continued to write the player tributes afterwards for every Hurricane and Checker as it was a great…Read More
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