"Carolina Hurricanes" - a team of NHL

"Carolina Hurricanes" - a professional ice hockey team, who play in the NHL. In this popular team from the city of Raleigh, North Carolina, there are a large number of fans around the world.

The history of the

Hockey club "Carolina Hurricanes" at the time of creation was called "New England Whalers." It was founded in 1971. The club played in the WHA. In his first season he won the league once. Home games, "New England Whalers," was carried out in Boston. After the victory in his debut season, the team has grown in popularity, and the owners began looking for a new home arena for it. Suitable stadium found in Hartford.

The collapse of VHL

In 1979, the VHL League disbanded, and the major clubs, which include the command "Hartford Whalers", began to act in the NHL. In his first championship the club were unsuccessful. In the first round of the club flew from Hartford, losing team "Montreal Canadiens". In the next 5 seasons in case the teams were even worse. "Hartford Whalers" were outsiders league.

After that, the team has seen many changes in the composition, as well as the general manager was replaced. Changes in the club had a positive effect on performances. In the season 1985-1986 "Hartford Whalers" got into the NHL playoffs and confidently passed the first round. Their next opponent was the club "Montreal Canadiens". In a bitter struggle in the 7th game of the Montreal team won the series. In the next season, "Hartford Whalers" won their division. But the surprise of many has taken off in the first round of the playoffs. In 1994, the team acquired Peter Karmanos. 3 years after this event, the club moved to Connecticut. The last match in Hartford was held April 13, 1997.

team appearances since moving to Connecticut

Immediately after moving to Connecticut team changed its name to "Carolina Hurricanes". So it is called in our time. But the stadium in Raleigh was not yet ready, and the club had to play in Greensboro. The team was placed in the middle of the league position, not always getting in the playoffs. Especially interesting to have matches against strong opponents, like "Columbus Blue Jackets".

"Carolina Hurricanes" showed a spectacular game in the basic games. In 2000, a team from Carolina finally showed good results. In the regular season the club played as usual, lying in the middle of the standings. Having managed to get into the playoffs, he defeated a very strong clubs. In the final game of the rival team was club "Detroyd Red Wings." In a bitter struggle, "Red Wings" won. After this event, the club from Carolina became popular fans and respected in the league.

The "Carolina Hurricanes" for all time playing in the NHL only once won the Stanley Cup. This event occurred in the 2005-2006 season. At the moment, the club stands confidently in the NHL. The team, which many famous players, shows a spectacular hockey.