Ben Huffman

Ben Huffman

Joined: Jun 21, 2023

Ben is a Site Expert for Cardiac Cane. He has been with the FanSided team since 2023. Born and raised in North Carolina, Ben has been a Hurricanes fan since going to his first game in 2006. Since he doesn’t miss a game, you can always count on him for post-game reactions after every Canes game. He also has an affinity for history, trying to bring the past to life for the new generation of Canes fans.

Apr 12, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes players celebrate there victory against the New York Rangers at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Milestones and new career-highs at the forefront for the Carolina Hurricanes' final two games

Apr 13, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares (91) scores a goal past Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) and center Mark Jankowski (77) during the third period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

The Carolina Hurricanes drop their final home game, settling for a tie for home wins in a 4-1 loss to Toronto

Apr 12, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Seth Jarvis (24) is congratulated by center Sebastian Aho (20) and defenseman Jaccob Slavin (74) after his goal against the New York Rangers during the first period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

The Carolina Hurricanes complete their season sweep of the Rangers with a strong Saturday afternoon effort

Apr 10, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Pierre-Luc Dubois (80) reacts after scoring a goal on Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) in a shootout at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

The Carolina Hurricanes secure home ice by earning a point in a shootout loss to the Washington Capitals

New Jersey Devils v Carolina Hurricanes - Game Five

The postseason history between the Carolina Hurricanes and the New Jersey Devils is set to get another chapter

Washington Capitals v Carolina Hurricanes

Can Jackson Blake contribute at a level similar to other rookies in franchise history in the playoffs?

Apr 8, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (72) reacts after scoring a goal during the second period against the Carolina Hurricanes at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Turnovers and the iron prevent the Carolina Hurricanes from snapping their losing streak in Buffalo

Alexander Nikishin (21) of SKA Hockey Club seen in action...

The day Carolina Hurricanes fans have been waiting years for is right around the corner

Washington Capitals v Carolina Hurricanes

Alex Ovechkin's road to the goals record is paved with big moments against the Carolina Hurricanes

Apr 5, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Hats are thrown on the ice after Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) gets a hat trick during the third period against the Carolina Hurricanes at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Pastrnak, Swayman dominate the Carolina Hurricanes to snap their losing streak in a big way

Apr 4, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Justin Robidas (46) brings the puck up ice against Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) during the first period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-Imagn Images

Detroit's little spurts are enough to lead them past the Carolina Hurricanes in the Motor City

Apr 2, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes right wing Jackson Blake (53) celebrates a goal with center Seth Jarvis (24), left wing Taylor Hall (71), defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (4) and center Sebastian Aho (20) against the Washington Capitals during the first period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

The Carolina Hurricanes do the job themselves by dominating the Capitals to earn their postseason spot

New York Islanders v Carolina Hurricanes

An incredible March turnaround has the Carolina Hurricanes rolling into April

New York Islanders v Carolina Hurricanes

Sebastian Aho and Seth Jarvis are on the verge of joining elite company in Carolina Hurricanes history

Mar 30, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Seth Jarvis (24) celebrates his goal past New York Islanders goaltender Marcus Hogberg (50) during the second period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

The Carolina Hurricanes inch closer to the playoffs with an ugly 6-4 victory over the New York Islanders

Mar 28, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) scores an empty net goal past Montreal Canadiens right wing Cole Caufield (13) during the third period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Jackson Blake records his first 3-point game as the Carolina Hurricanes' top line takes over to beat the Canadiens