Avery Thomas

Avery Thomas

Joined: Apr 9, 2023

Hi y’all, I’m Avery! You can also call me Ave. I’m North Carolina born and raised and I specifically got into Hurricanes hockey after watching the 2019 playoffs with my nana. I am a UNC-Greensboro alum (go Spartans!) and after completing an internship for course credit I realized how much I like to write. Combine that with how much I like the Canes and now I’m here, in addition to my self-published blog, theredheadedcaniac.wordpress.com. To be a budding writer is one thing, but to be a woman in sports writing is awesome and I can’t wait to make my voice heard.

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 11: Jaccob Slavin #74 of the Carolina Hurricanes reacts after scoring a goal against the Ottawa Senators during the third period of their season opener at PNC Arena on October 11, 2023 in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Hurricanes won 5-3. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Live from Raleigh’s Home Opener, it’s Ave’s Faves

Oct 31, 2022; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; A general view of PNC Arena before the game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Washington Capitals. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Why Raleigh Should Consider Women’s Hockey

Apr 11, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (20) looks up at the fans after their victory against the Detroit Red Wings at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Ave’s Faves: Offseason Edition

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 25: A broken hockey stick is seen during an NHL game during the third period at Capital One Arena on February 25, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Mansplaining Isn’t Cool, Guys.

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 7: Tony DeAngelo #77 of the Carolina Hurricanes warms up prior to playing against the Toronto Maple Leafs in an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on February 7, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

With DeAngelo Back In Raleigh, Let’s Hope He Isn’t Problematic This Time.

Jan 31, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Seth Jarvis (24) smiles near the bench during warmups against the Los Angeles Kings at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Gagliardi Promotes Women In Hockey

May 18, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Florida Panthers defenseman Gustav Forsling (42) and Carolina Hurricanes right wing Stefan Noesen (23) battle for the puck during the first period of game one in the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Canes Got Shut Out, But Ave Has Faves To Write About.

May 20, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield (5) battles for the puck with Florida Panthers center Colin White (6) in game two of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Ave’s….Faves? At Least There Was One OT

May 11, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brent Burns (8) walks past the fans before the start of game five of the second round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the New Jersey Devils at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

First Game Of ECF Was Stressful, But Here’s Ave’s Faves

Apr 17, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brent Burns (8) takes a shot against the New York Islanders during the third period in game one of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Ave’s Faves: Overtime Win and More Moments from Game 4

Apr 19, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes right wing Stefan Noesen (23) celebrates his goal against the New York Islanders during the second period in game two of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Canes Bring Storm to Newark

Dec 15, 2022; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Jack Drury (18) skates with the puck against the Seattle Kraken during the first period at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Devils Bounce Back In Game 3 Against Hurricanes

Apr 25, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes fans get ready for the start of the game against the New York Islanders in game five of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Canes Win Again, Lead Series Over Devils

Apr 19, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes right wing Jesper Fast (71) celebrates his game winner with defenseman Brent Burns (8) and center Jordan Staal (11) in the overtime against the New York Islanders in game two of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Game Two Gets Physical & An Overtime Win for Carolina.