Ben Huffman

Ben Huffman

Joined: Jun 21, 2023

Ben is a Site Co-Expert for Cardiac Cane and a Paid Contributor for Puck Prose. 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.

Dec 7, 2024; Elmont, New York, USA; Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) scores a gol against the New York Islanders during the second period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

Another Rough Second Period Puts the Carolina Hurricanes in a Spot They Can't Come Back From on Long Island

Buffalo Sabres v Seattle Kraken

Meet Dustin Tokarski, the Newest Netminder in the Carolina Hurricanes' Goalie Carousel

Dec 5, 2024; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) celebrates his empty net goal with center Sebastian Aho (20) against the Colorado Avalanche during the third period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Despite Late Fireworks, the Carolina Hurricanes Snap Their Losing Streak with an Exciting Win over the Avalanche

Dec 3, 2024; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Martin Necas (88) scores a goal past Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord (35) during the third period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

A Disallowed Goal Stunts the Momentum as Seattle Deals the Carolina Hurricanes Their Third Straight Loss

Nov 27, 2024; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes right wing Jackson Blake (53) is congratulated by defenseman Brent Burns (8) and center Jack Drury (18) after his goal against the New York Rangers during the third period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

The Carolina Hurricanes Down the New York Rangers 4-3 on Thanksgiving Eve Behind Another Third-Period Comeback

Nov 30, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Spencer Martin (41) looks on against the Florida Panthers during the second period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

The Panthers Sweep the Weekend Back-to-Back Against the Carolina Hurricanes to Close November on a Sour Note

Nov 25, 2024; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (20) is congratulated by defenseman Dmitry Orlov (7) and center Seth Jarvis (24) after his goal against the Dallas Stars during the third period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Five Goals in the Third Period Help the Carolina Hurricanes Past the Stars in a Wild Start to Thanksgiving Week

Nov 23, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov (52) is tended to by the Hurricanes’ head athletic trainer Doug Bennett during a stop in play in the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the overtime period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

The Carolina Hurricanes Fall in the Shootout, But Bigger Issues Arise with Kochetkov's Exit in Overtime

Nov 21, 2024; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils right wing Stefan Noesen (11) celebrates his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images

The Carolina Hurricanes Stick Around But Fall 4-2 to the New Jersey Devils

Nov 20, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (20) celebrates his goal with defenseman Jaccob Slavin (74) and center Jack Roslovic (96) against the Philadelphia Flyers during the third period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

A Rapid-Fire Start to the Third Period Leads the Carolina Hurricanes to a Dominant Victory in Philadelphia

PWHL - Minnesota v Ottawa

The PWHL Will Make its Raleigh Debut in March as the Lenovo Center is Chosen to be Part of the PWHL Takeover Tour

Nov 17, 2024; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Martin Necas (88) celebrates his goal against the St. Louis Blues during the third period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

The Carolina Hurricanes Complete the Back-to-Back Sweep Behind Big Games from Necas and Kochetkov Against the Blues

Nov 9, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Spencer Martin (41) during the second period against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

New Season, Same Goalie Situation Plaguing the Carolina Hurricanes Early in the Campaign

Nov 13, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Hockey Club goaltender Karel Vejmelka (70) deflects the puck from Carolina Hurricanes right wing Jackson Blake (53) during the second period at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

The Carolina Hurricanes Get Goalied by Karel Vejmelka as the First Trip to Salt Lake City Ends in Defeat

Nov 11, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) scores against Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill (33) during the first period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Point Streaks Continue and a New Win Streak Begins as the Carolina Hurricanes Hand Vegas Their First Home Loss

Nov 9, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) celebrates his second period goal against the Carolina Hurricanes at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

The Carolina Hurricanes' Win Streak Ends a Mile High, Falling Short in a Comeback Bid Against the Avalanche