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ECHL Kelly Cup Finals: Everblades Versus Wranglers

Who said there are no playoffs for Carolina hockey? Do the names Cedric McNicoll, Justin Shugg, and Joe Sova ring a bell? Of course they do, because they have a Hurricanes contract. How about Matt Beca,…Read More

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

Battle Off The Ice: Casey Borer Versus Bobby Goepfert

Casey Borer and Bobby Goepfert have history. They played together at St. Cloud State University, spent time together while playing for the Charlotte Checkers, and exchange the occasional chirp on Twitter.…Read More

The Canes’ Crease: A Look Back

If you follow me on Twitter, you probably know I don’t bother hiding my love for the puck-stopping masked bandits of the hockey crease. I live for the sprawling pad stops, sick glove saves, quirky personalities,…Read More

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Tuesday Tidbits from Caniac Country

A fine spring day to you Caniacs! Well so I hear. While I can gaze out the window at the gorgeous outdoors,…Read More

This Is Not Goodbye: Hurricanes Exit Interview Wrap Up 2011-12

The Carolina Hurricanes players, coaches and management held the dreaded exit interviews to end the 2011-12…Read More

Icing on the Cake: Chris Terry

Unfortunately, Chris Terry didn’t get the win he deserved on his birthday, but we will concentrate…Read More

Thursday Thoughts: All in the Family

It’s a beautiful spring day in North Carolina, but just because it’s warm in the Old North State…Read More

Checkers Lose Speed Approaching Finish Line

The Charlotte Checkers dominated the Midwest Division for the majority of the season, but the month…Read More

Zach Boychuk versus Mike Murphy: Who Does It Better?

Now I know what you’re thinking, so get your head out of the gutter. When have you known me to write an inappropriate post? Er, nevermind… The Charlotte Checkers are git’r done this season…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

Icing on the Cake: Jiri Tlusty

Carolina Hurricanes’ #19 was born today, March 16, in 1988. Jiri Tlusty was born in Slany, Czechoslovakia and grew up on his family farm. Tlusty was drafted first round by the Toronto Maple Leafs…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 was drafted by the Florida Panthers in the 3rd round of the 2007 NHL entry draft. The Carolina…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 grew up in Littleton, Colorado. The Carolina Hurricanes drafted Bowman in 2007 and signed him to…Read More

Down On The Farm – Checkers Drop Two To Lake Erie

  The Charlotte Checkers return from their first trip to Cleveland to play the Lake Erie Monsters with two losses, but still pick up an all important two points after losing Saturday night in a shootout…Read More

Icing on the Cake: Bobby Sanguinetti

Robert “Bobby” Sanguinetti was born on this day in 1988. The American defenseman is from Trenton, New Jersey and was drafted by the New York Rangers 1st round, 21st overall in 2006. A healthy Sanguinetti…Read More

Down On The Farm – Checkers Dominate AHL’s Best

After dropping five of their last ten games to teams below them in the standings, the Charlotte Checkers started this weekend off with a statement game against one of the league’s best. Heading…Read More

Canes’ Peters Pockets Shutout as Caps Crumble (5-0)

Five minutes and nine seconds. That’s how long Caps’ netminder Tomas Vokoun lasted between the pipes in the Canes 5-0 win over the Capitals Monday night before being replaced by Michal Neuvirth. Those…Read More

The Great Goalie Depression

The Washington Capitals will face Carolina at the RBC Center Monday evening in their fifth contest of the season. Washington defeated the Hurricanes in the first three showdowns, but on January 20th Canes…Read More

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