RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – The Carolina Hurricanes placed veteran goaltender Frederik Andersen on injured reserve on Tuesday, less than one week after he practiced with the team for the first time since undergoing knee surgery in November. He hasn’t played in the last 37 games for the Hurricanes, dating back to late October. Anderson eventually had a procedure on his knee on … [Read more...] about Hurricanes veteran goaltender Frederik Andersen placed on injured reserve
Knueppel leads sharp-shooting Blue Devils as No. 3 Duke tops Miami 89-54
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Freshman Kon Knueppel had season highs of 25 points and six 3-pointers to help No. 3 Duke beat Miami 89-54 on Tuesday night to stay unbeaten in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Khaman Maluach had 12 points and 15 rebounds for the Blue Devils (15-2, 7-0), who shot 54.8% and made 17 of 32 3-pointers, with 11 coming before halftime. Duke led by 24 at the break … [Read more...] about Knueppel leads sharp-shooting Blue Devils as No. 3 Duke tops Miami 89-54
Gauthier scores twice, including in OT, to lift the Ducks over the Hurricanes 3-2
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Cutter Gauthier scored two goals, including one 1:52 into overtime, as the Anaheim Ducks beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 on Sunday. Jansen Harkins also scored, and Lukas Dostal stopped 35 shots to help the Ducks snap a three-game losing streak. Jackson LaCombe added two assists. The Hurricanes retire Eric Staal’s jersey in pregame … [Read more...] about Gauthier scores twice, including in OT, to lift the Ducks over the Hurricanes 3-2
The Hurricanes retire Eric Staal’s jersey in pregame ceremony
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Eric Staal became the fourth player to have his number retired by the Carolina Hurricanes when his No. 12 was raised at the Lenovo Center prior to the team’s game against the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday. The Thunder Bay, Ontario, native and former No. 2 draft pick spent 12 of his 18 NHL seasons with Carolina, recording 455 goals and 608 assists over 1,365 … [Read more...] about The Hurricanes retire Eric Staal’s jersey in pregame ceremony
No. 19 UNC women rally in 80-67 win over Boston College
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Alyssa Ustby scored 17 points, 12 in a second-half rally, and No. 19 North Carolina defeated Boston College 80-67 on Sunday. After trailing by three points at halftime, North Carolina shot 59% in the third quarter and outscored the Eagles 23-12 with Utsby scoring eight points on 4-for-7 shooting. UNC put the game out of reach with an 11-1 run to open … [Read more...] about No. 19 UNC women rally in 80-67 win over Boston College