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Canes 25th Anniversary

Canes 25th Anniversary

By: 99.9 The Fan | Raleigh North Carolina
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Summary

The most important day in Carolina Hurricanes history is May 6, 1997, when the Hartford Whalers announced their move to Raleigh, becoming the first NHL franchise in North Carolina. Adam Gold looks back at how it all happened, the growing pains of turning Raleigh into a hockey town, and what the triangle learned along the way. A production of 99.9 The Fan and Capitol Broadcasting Company. Episodes can also be found in the "Canes Corner" podcast, where Adam previews and recaps Canes' games throughout the season.

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  • Canes 25th Anniversary | Trailer

    Canes 25th Anniversary | Trailer
    Aug 29 2022

    The most important day in Carolina Hurricanes history is May 6, 1997, when the Hartford Whalers announced their move to Raleigh, North Carolina. Adam Gold looks back at how it all happened, the growing pains of turning Raleigh into a hockey town, and what we learned along the way. A production of 99.9 The Fan and Capitol Broadcasting Company.
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    1 min
  • E1 Whalers leaving Hartford

    E1 Whalers leaving Hartford
    Sep 7 2022

    On March 26th, 1997, the morning after the Hartford Whalers lost to the Colorado Avalanche at the Hartford Civic Center, news broke that the Whalers were on the move. Owner Peter Karmanos had decided that Hartford, CT was no longer viable, economically. However, it would be six weeks before Raleigh, NC was announced as the new home. In Episode 1 of a limited run series, we discuss the lead up and announcement that the Whalers were on the move.
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    31 mins
  • E2 The charm and curse of Hartford

    E2 The charm and curse of Hartford
    Sep 14 2022

    Before we can examine where the franchise was headed, let's take a look back at where they were. What was Hartford like? The market? The fans? The unique challenges that made succeeding more difficult.
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    35 mins
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