The Carolina Hurricanes are an NHL team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, competing in the Eastern Conference's Metropolitan Division. Their home arena is the PNC Arena.
In 1938-39, the Chicago Black Hawks became the first champions to fail to qualify for the playoffs both the seasons before and after their championship season.
In November 1971, the New England Whalers were established when the World Hockey Association (WHA) awarded a franchise to begin play in Boston, Massachusetts.
In 1972, the New England Whalers won the Eastern Division in the WHA's first season.
In 2004-05, the Hurricanes finished the regular season with 112 points, shattering the previous franchise record of 94 points (in the WHA) set by the 1972–73 Whalers.
Rick Ley played from 1972–1981 and his number 2 was returned to circulation in 1997.
In 1973, the New England Whalers became the inaugural Avco World Trophy Champions.
In 1974, the New England Whalers decided to move the team to Hartford, Connecticut.
On January 11, 1975, the New England Whalers played their first game in front of a sellout crowd at the Hartford Civic Center Coliseum.
John McKenzie played from 1977–1979 and his number 19 was returned to circulation in 1997.
In 1978, the New England Whalers competed for the World Trophy, losing to the Winnipeg Jets.
In 1979, Chuck Kaiton became the radio play-by-play announcer for the team, a position he held until 2018, even during the team's time in Hartford.
In 1979, the Hartford Whalers, along with the Edmonton Oilers, Quebec Nordiques, and Winnipeg Jets, were admitted to the NHL when the rival leagues merged.
In 1979, the franchise joined the NHL as part of the NHL–WHA merger, renaming themselves the Hartford Whalers.
John McKenzie played from 1977–1979 and his number 19 was returned to circulation in 1997.
Rick Ley played from 1972–1981 and his number 2 was returned to circulation in 1997.
In 1986, the Hartford Whalers won their only playoff series against the Quebec Nordiques before losing in the second round to the Montreal Canadiens.
In 2004-05, the Hurricanes finished the regular season with 112 points, shattering the previous franchise record of 93 points (in the NHL) set in 1986–87.
In 1998-99, the Carolina Hurricanes won their newly formed Southeast Division, following the 1987 Adams Division title as the Whalers.
For the 2020–21 season, the Hurricanes wore a "Reverse Retro" uniform, using the template of the 1980s Whalers uniforms but with a grey base - grey being the only color used by both teams - as a nod to the 1992–1997 uniforms.
In 1992, the Hartford Whalers made the playoffs for the final time, losing in the first round to the Montreal Canadiens.
In 1998-99, the Carolina Hurricanes had their first winning season and playoff appearance since 1992.
In 1993, a team swept their opponent in the first round and then lost four straight in the next series, a trend that continued in the 2019 playoffs.
In 1994, Jim Rutherford joined the Hartford Whalers as the general manager, a role he continued with the Carolina Hurricanes after the team's relocation.
In 1994, assurances were made that the Whalers would remain in Hartford at least through 1998.
In 1995, John Forslund became the play-by-play voice for the franchise's television broadcasts.
In 1995-96, the New Jersey Devils became the third champion to not defend its title.
In March 1997, owner Peter Karmanos announced that the Hartford Whalers would move after the 1996-97 season.
In March 1997, owner Peter Karmanos announced that the Hartford Whalers would move after the 1996-97 season.
On May 6, 1997, Peter Karmanos announced that the Hartford Whalers would move to the Research Triangle area of North Carolina and would be renamed the Carolina Hurricanes.
After the team's first season in 1997, the team altered the color scheme to a slightly darker shade of red and kept the other colors.
For the 2020–21 season, the Hurricanes wore a "Reverse Retro" uniform, using the template of the 1980s Whalers uniforms but with a grey base - grey being the only color used by both teams - as a nod to the 1992–1997 uniforms.
In 1997, the Hartford Whalers maintained their home at the Hartford Civic Center Coliseum.
In 1997, the team relocated to North Carolina and rebranded as the Carolina Hurricanes.
In August 2022, the Carolina Hurricanes announced the return of the original 1997–2007 red uniform as an alternate to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the franchise in Carolina.
When the Whalers moved to North Carolina to begin the 1997–98 NHL season, they returned the previously retired #2 for Rick Ley and #19 for John McKenzie to circulation, while retaining Gordie Howe's #9 without public display.
In 1994, assurances were made that the Whalers would remain in Hartford at least through 1998.
In 1998-99, the Carolina Hurricanes had their first winning season and playoff appearance since 1992. Tragedy struck hours after the team's first-round loss to the Bruins, when defenseman Steve Chiasson was killed in a single-vehicle drunk-driving crash.
In 1999, the Carolina Hurricanes moved to their newly completed arena in Raleigh, becoming the first major sports team to play in Raleigh.
At the 2000 NHL All-Star Game, Wayne Gretzky's No. 99 was retired for all NHL teams.
In 2000, black trim was added on the player's name on the Hurricanes' initial uniforms, which featured the primary logo and storm warning flags.
In 2000, with the move to the new arena, the Carolina Hurricanes introduced the "Storm Squad", the first cheerleaders for professional ice hockey in North America.
In 2001, the Hurricanes lost in the first round of the playoffs, and in 2020, they lost in the first round against the Bruins, marking the first time since the 2001 playoffs that they lost in the first round.
In 2002, Carolina Hurricanes advanced to the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time, losing to the Detroit Red Wings.
In the 2002 playoffs, the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New Jersey Devils and Montreal Canadiens, with a notable game in Montreal known as the "Miracle at Molson" where they came back to win in overtime.
In the 2002–03, Hurricanes looked poised to pick up where they left off in the 2002 playoffs.
Attendance increased from the 2003–04 season, averaging just under 15,600 per game, and the team made a profit for the first time since the move from Hartford.
One of the positive results of the losing years was the team's drafting of Eric Staal in 2003.
In 2004, longtime franchise radio play-by-play announcer Chuck Kaiton received the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award, an honor granted by the Hockey Hall of Fame.
The outcome of the 2004–05 NHL lockout led to the shrinking of the payroll to $26 million.
The 2008-09 Carolina Hurricanes matched a franchise record from the 2005-06 season by winning nine straight games.
During the 2002 playoff series, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's Don Cherry lauded the RBC Center as the loudest building in the NHL; praise that would be echoed in 2006.
Following their Stanley Cup win, the Hurricanes lost four players to free agency in the off-season of 2006 and faced numerous injuries during the 2006-07 season.
In 2006, the Carolina Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup over the Edmonton Oilers, marking the first major professional sports championship for the state of North Carolina.
In a 2006 interview, Peter Karmanos admitted that playing in Greensboro was probably a mistake for the Carolina Hurricanes.
On May 9, 2012, the 2006 Stanley Cup Champions Hurricanes' game 7 victory was recognized as one of the NC Hall of Fame's "Great Moments" series.
The 2020–21 season marked the Hurricanes' first division championship since winning the Southeast Division in 2006.
In August 2022, the Carolina Hurricanes announced the return of the original 1997–2007 red uniform as an alternate to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the franchise in Carolina.
In the 2007 season, the Carolina Hurricanes missed the playoffs for two seasons running after a Stanley Cup triumph.
Since 2007, the Hurricanes have worn black alternate uniforms for select games. Prior to 2022, black was primarily used as a trim color.
Upon moving to Reebok's Edge template in 2007, the Hurricanes added piping on the shoulder yoke of their uniforms.
In 2008, the Hurricanes introduced their first black alternate uniform, featuring the flag logo and a recolored primary logo, with warning flag patterns on the tail.
In early December 2008, Paul Maurice replaced Peter Laviolette as coach of the Carolina Hurricanes.
In 2009, the Carolina Hurricanes acquired Jussi Jokinen and Erik Cole, leading to a strong finish to the season and a playoff berth.
In 2009, the Hurricanes last won a playoff series, and in the 2019 playoffs, they won their first playoff series since 2009.
Starting in 2009, the attendance at PNC Arena, where the Carolina Hurricanes play, began to decline.
The Carolina Hurricanes had a dramatic playoff run in 2009, marked by close series and game-winning goals in the final moments, including a game 7 comeback against the New Jersey Devils known as the "Shock at the Rock". They ultimately lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Conference Finals.
The Hurricanes had a veteran-heavy, high-salary club that opened 2009-10.
During the 2010 off-season, Rod Brind'Amour retired to take a coaching job with the Carolina Hurricanes. Also, the Hurricanes selected Jeff Skinner in the 2010 NHL entry draft.
The 2010-11 season was expected to be a transitional year for the Carolina Hurricanes, moving towards a younger and cheaper roster.
In December 2011, the Carolina Hurricanes fired coach Paul Maurice and hired Kirk Muller as the new coach.
In 2011, the Boston Bruins became one of the few NHL teams to win the Stanley Cup despite losing at least nine playoff games that year, mirroring a feat previously unachieved by the Hurricanes.
In January 2011, Raleigh hosted the NHL All-Star Game. Eric Staal captained a team that included Jeff Skinner and Cam Ward. At the end of the season, Skinner won the Calder Memorial Trophy as rookie of the year.
Since 2011, Rod Brind'Amour had been serving with the Carolina Hurricanes as an assistant coach, before being named Head Coach in 2018.
On February 20, 2012, the Carolina Hurricanes signed Tim Gleason to a four-year, $16 million contract extension.
On May 9, 2012, the Carolina Hurricanes' 2006 Stanley Cup victory was recognized as one of the NC Hall of Fame's "Great Moments" series.
On March 25, 2013, the Carolina Hurricanes signed Alexander Semin to a five-year deal, worth $35 million.
Before the 2013-14 season, the Carolina Hurricanes were realigned into the new Metropolitan Division.
During the 2013-14 season, the Carolina Hurricanes signed Jiri Tlusty to a two-year deal that would pay him $1.5 million for 2012–13 and $1.7 million for 2013–14
In 2013, the Hurricanes replaced their primary uniforms, omitting black and silver, and updated the letters to Univers Condensed font. Despite these changes, the team continued to wear the prior black alternate uniform.
The new white uniform released in 2019 replaced the one worn since 2013.
On April 28, 2014, Ron Francis was announced as the new general manager of the Carolina Hurricanes, replacing Jim Rutherford.
On June 19, 2014, Bill Peters was named head coach of the Carolina Hurricanes.
In 2014, the Carolina Hurricanes finished second-to-last in average league attendance.
In 2014, the Los Angeles Kings became one of the few NHL teams to win the Stanley Cup despite losing at least nine playoff games that year, mirroring a feat previously unachieved by the Hurricanes.
During the 2014-15 season, the Carolina Hurricanes finished last in the Metropolitan Division.
In 2015, rumors began circulating that the Carolina Hurricanes might relocate to Las Vegas or Quebec City.
After trading Eric Staal, the Carolina Hurricanes finished sixth in the Metropolitan Division during the 2015-16 season.
On July 13, 2017, Chuck Greenberg sent Karmanos a letter of intent to buy the Carolina Hurricanes for $500 million, though the deal ultimately fell through.
On December 7, 2017, Thomas Dundon signed an agreement to purchase the Carolina Hurricanes, ensuring the team would not be relocated.
In 2017, the Pittsburgh Penguins became one of the few NHL teams to win the Stanley Cup despite losing at least nine playoff games that year, mirroring a feat previously unachieved by the Hurricanes.
Upon moving to Adidas' AdiZero template in 2017, the Hurricanes made little changes to their white uniform, but their new red uniform brought back black striping and the warning flag pattern.
On January 11, 2018, Thomas Dundon finalized the purchase of the Carolina Hurricanes, becoming the majority owner.
On March 8, 2018, the Carolina Hurricanes announced that general manager Ron Francis had been moved to the role of president of hockey operations, though reports suggested a strained relationship with Thomas Dundon.
On April 20, 2018, Bill Peters resigned from his position as head coach of the Carolina Hurricanes.
On April 30, 2018, the Carolina Hurricanes officially fired Ron Francis from the organization, leaving vacancies in both the head coach and general manager positions.
On May 8, 2018, Don Waddell was hired as team president and general manager of the Carolina Hurricanes. At the same time, Rod Brind'Amour was named head coach.
In 2018, Chuck Kaiton concluded his tenure as the team's radio play-by-play announcer. Additionally, starting with the 2018–19 season, the Hurricanes began simulcasting audio from television broadcasts to a network of four stations, including WCMC-FM in Raleigh.
In 2018, broadcaster Chuck Kaiton left the Carolina Hurricanes franchise.
In 2018, the Hurricanes began wearing green "Heritage" uniforms from the team's Hartford years, using the throwbacks twice against the Boston Bruins in its first season.
In 2018, the Hurricanes introduced a new black alternate uniform with an updated flag logo and the Flag of North Carolina, which has since become the team's primary home uniform during the playoffs.
In 2018, the Washington Capitals won the Stanley Cup, and in the 2019 playoffs, the Hurricanes defeated them in double overtime in game seven.
On April 4, 2019, the Carolina Hurricanes secured a playoff berth for the first time since 2009 with a 3–1 victory over the New Jersey Devils. Their "Storm Surge" victory celebrations led to controversy, with Don Cherry calling them a "bunch of jerks", which the team embraced.
For the 2019–20 season, the Hurricanes wore "Heritage" uniforms once at home against the Los Angeles Kings.
In 2019, the Hurricanes had a successful Stanley Cup playoff run, defeating the Washington Capitals and the New York Islanders. They won their first playoff series since 2009 and reached the conference finals for the first time since 2009. However, they were ultimately swept by the Boston Bruins.
In 2019, the Hurricanes released a new white uniform featuring the "CANES" nickname diagonally, with the flag logo returning on the shoulders and the warning flag patterns also returning from the original set. This replaced the one worn since 2013.
In 2019, the St. Louis Blues became one of the few NHL teams to win the Stanley Cup despite losing at least nine playoff games that year, mirroring a feat previously unachieved by the Hurricanes.
On February 22, 2020, David Ayres, Hurricanes' emergency goaltender, made NHL history by becoming the first emergency goaltender to win a game, a 6–3 victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
On August 3, 2020, Andrei Svechnikov became the first Hurricanes/Whalers player to score a hat trick in the postseason, contributing to a 4–1 win over the New York Rangers, securing a second straight playoff appearance for the Hurricanes.
For the 2020–21 season, concluding in 2020, the Hurricanes wore a "Reverse Retro" uniform, using the template of the 1980s Whalers uniforms but with a grey base as a nod to the 1992–1997 uniforms.
In the 2020–21 season, the Hurricanes won the Central Division and defenseman Jaccob Slavin won the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy. Head coach Brind'Amour was awarded the Jack Adams Award.
Prior to the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs, John Forslund left his position as the television play-by-play voice of the Hurricanes.
On June 30, 2021, Tom Dundon completed his acquisition of the Carolina Hurricanes by purchasing all remaining minority shares in the team.
In 2021, broadcaster John Forslund left the Carolina Hurricanes franchise.
In 2021, the Carolina Hurricanes underwent a significant roster overhaul, with several players departing and new players joining, including Tony DeAngelo and Jesperi Kotkaniemi.
In August 2022, the Hurricanes announced the return of the original 1997–2007 red uniform as an alternate to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the franchise in Carolina, replacing it with the modern red uniform they last wore in the 2021–22 season.
In the 2021–22 season, the Hurricanes won the Metropolitan Division, their first division win in franchise history. The regular season ended with 54 wins, the most in franchise history.
On April 5, 2022, the Carolina Hurricanes wore their alternate black pants with the white road uniforms for the first time in a game against the Buffalo Sabres.
In August 2022, the Hurricanes promoted their black uniform to the full time home uniform and announced the return of the original 1997–2007 red uniform as an alternate to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the franchise in Carolina. Later that year, the Hurricanes unveiled their second "Reverse Retro" uniform, this time using a red version of the "CANES" diagonal wordmark uniform.
On December 23, 2022, the Carolina Hurricanes paired their alternate black helmets and pants with the primary red home uniform in a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
In 2022–23, the Hurricanes wore the Whalers "Heritage" uniform against the Bruins. During home games with the Whalers uniforms, the Brass Bonanza theme would be played after the horn.
In the 2021–22 season, concluding in 2022, the Hurricanes won the Metropolitan Division for the first time in franchise history and had the most wins in franchise history.
Until 2022, the Hurricanes minimized the use of black, opting for red helmets and pants. In August 2022, the Hurricanes officially promoted their black uniform to their full-time home uniform.
By 2023, the Carolina Hurricanes were mainly wearing red helmets with their white road uniforms, only sporadically using the white road helmets.
For the Hurricanes' appearances at the 2023 Stadium Series, they wore black uniforms with red accents and enlarged numbers, but without any white elements.
In 2023, the Hurricanes won their division and advanced in the playoffs, defeating the New York Islanders and New Jersey Devils before being swept by the Florida Panthers in the conference finals.
In the 2023–24 season, the Hurricanes resurrected the white version of the Whalers uniform, wearing them against the Devils. They also wore Cooperalls during warmups as a tribute.
As of 2024, the 2006 Stanley Cup win remains North Carolina's only major professional sports championship.
In the 2023–24 season, concluding in 2024, the Hurricanes finished second in the division and were eliminated by the New York Rangers in the second round of the playoffs.
On April 30, 2025, this section of the Carolina Hurricanes history was updated.
As of 2025, the Carolina Hurricanes remain the only major sports team in Raleigh.
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