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Giving Caniacs the Finger

KP Kelly — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:45:04 +0000

I was rushing to an appointment this morning, and in between cursing at traffic, I noticed I was surrounded by Caniacs. A trunk, SUV, and sedan were proudly sporting Carolina Hurricanes magnets on their vehicles. The tension fell from my shoulders and I smiled. I wanted to signal the drivers with a supportive, “Let’s go Canes,” salute.

It is then I realized I had no such gesture. Being a Buckeye gal, I can throw my arms into an O-H and I’m guaranteed an I-O silent reply. This is unacceptable gang. We must have a fan signal. Check out the first half of the below video.
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Carolina Hockey Welcomes NASCAR Fans

KP Kelly — Mon, 02 May 2011 00:58:55 +0000

I am not one to shy away from banter. Actually, you are likely to find me initiating and encouraging a little jousting between my fellow FanSided NHL writers. There is always one witty (*cough* not really *cough*) mock that I hear time and time again. The wordplay may be used differently, but it forever returns to NASCAR.

Photo Credit: Todd Warshaw Getty Images for NASCAR Photo

Whether it is in reference to the lack or fans in the arena, or how dim-witted the puckheads are in Carolina, folks outside of the south love to throw NASCAR in their rapid-fire teasing. On Twitter, I’ve received a #StickToNASCAR hashtag. I’ve been informed the lack of attendance at the RBC Center is due to the large masses of Bud-drinkin, overall-wearing race car lovers being drawn to Carrabus County NASCAR Country instead of the ice rink.

Although humorous at times, it can be frustrating to witness the lack of people showing to support the Hurricanes or the Charlotte Checkers. The Checkers have been playing stellar playoff hockey. They conquered their East Division rivals, the Hershey Bears, to an average home field showing of about 4,500 at the Time Warner Cable Arena. The Bears averaged nearly 8,000 fans a night.

As an Ohio gal growing up appreciating hockey, I am making a pitch to my new NASCAR-loving neighbors. These two sports have a lot more in common than one may think. By no means am I suggesting you choose between sticks and wheels. Just give pucks a chance.

The transition between the sports could be quite seamless…

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Canes vs Rangers like Rocky vs Apollo

KP Kelly — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:10:18 +0000

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