Carolina Hurricanes
Formerly: New England Whalers, Hartford Whalers
Founded in: 1972, relocated to Carolina in 1997
Stanley Cups: 1
Original Six Status: No
The Carolina Hurricanes have made the trek from the hockey obsessed New England states to the slightly less interested state of North Carolina and have managed to make a name for themselves. The Hurricanes are currently battling it out to gain a coveted spot in the Eastern Conference playoff position and with just 9 games left in the season, every game matters. The Hurricanes are always working to repeat their success of the 2005-2006 season (in which they won the Stanley Cup). Maybe the Hurricanes could use a bit of help from their former Right Winger Gordie Howe (who yes played for the Hartford Whalers, but I just love the man).
Two facts today, one for the Whalers and one for the Hurricanes. The Hurricanes are the second club in NHL history to fail to make the playoffs the two seasons following a Stanley Cup win.
The Whalers had a theme song, “Brass Bonanza”:
Notable Players:
Jeff Skinner
Erik Cole
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