THW Carolina Hurricanes Substack - Aug. 23, 2023
Welcome to the THW Carolina Hurricanes Substack newsletter, with all the latest from our team of Canes writers.
In today’s edition we have three keys to a successful season, retiring Cam Ward’s number, games to mark on your calendar for 2023-24, and some names that should be on the Hurricanes’ Ring of Honor.
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3 Keys to a Successful Carolina Hurricanes Season
August 23, 2023 by Tommy Bennett
The Carolina Hurricanes’ quest for the Stanley Cup is only two months away. A new hockey season is upon us, and the expectations for the team are higher than the season before. New faces have found their way into Carolina, giving head coach Rod Brind’Amour options at assembling the best lineup on the ice. The roster is littered with talented individuals, but the team must succeed. Here are three keys to success for the Hurricanes entering the 2023-24 season.
Hurricanes Should Retire Cam Ward’s No. 30
August 22, 2023 by Tommy Bennett
Having your jersey number retired is a prestigious honor. As the player stands on the ice in awe and sees his number raised to the rafters, it sinks in how much he means to the organization. The bar for the Carolina Hurricanes is raised high, as the retired three numbers are among the elite in franchise history. Furthermore, there is a strong case for another player who was the best in franchise history at his position. He is the first to be in the ring of honor, which helps cement his case further.
Hurricanes’ Most Exciting Games for the 2023-24 Season
August 21, 2023 by Tommy Bennett
A new hockey season is upon us, with many exciting games to watch. Each season presents new excitement, as new rivalries have been formed or a rematch from a playoff series. For the Carolina Hurricanes, there are many games to mark your calendars for. Fans have specific games to look forward to, so here are the most exciting games to watch for the upcoming 2023-24 season.
3 Hurricanes Who Should Be in the Ring of Honor
August 18, 2023 by Tommy Bennett
Nothing is more significant than getting recognized for your accomplishments within an organization. Players come through and make their mark on the franchise and can be celebrated for their careers. For the Carolina Hurricanes, that is true, as they have three players’ jersey numbers retired. Rod Brind’Amour, Ron Francis, and Glenn Wesley embody what it means to be a Hurricane and are legendary players for the franchise. It remains to be seen what jersey number goes up next, but the club has a Ring of Honor in place.