CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — For the second season in a row, North Carolina star running back Omarion Hampton has been named a semifinalist for the Doak Walker Award. The honor, which is presented by the PwC SMU Athletic Forum, is awarded to the top running back in the country each year. Hampton racked up career highs of 244 rushing yards and 35 carries in the Tar Heels' … [Read more...] about UNC football’s Hampton named Doak Walker Award semifinalist
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Blake And Martin Recalled After Paper Demotions
The Hurricanes are continuing their near-daily movement as they’ve recalled winger Jackson Blake and goaltender Spencer Martin from AHL Chicago, per the AHL’s transactions log. Blake has been sent down five times already but hasn’t played with the Wolves and with five goals and two assists in 17 games with Carolina, he probably won’t anytime soon. Meanwhile, even though … [Read more...] about Blake And Martin Recalled After Paper Demotions
Frederik Andersen To Undergo Knee Surgery, Out 8-12 More Weeks
11:22 a.m.: Andersen will undergo knee surgery as reported on Friday, the team confirmed. They issued a slightly less optimistic return timeline of eight to 12 weeks. 10:11 a.m.: Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen will undergo a minor knee procedure that will keep him sidelined for an additional eight weeks, Pierre LeBrun of TSN and The Athletic reports Thursday. Andersen, … [Read more...] about Frederik Andersen To Undergo Knee Surgery, Out 8-12 More Weeks
Game Recap: Canes turn it on in the 3rd to beat Philly 4-1
Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images Martin Necas saw his goal streak end but the Canes roll along Sebastian Aho and Jalen Chatfield each grabbed two points, Pyotr Kochetkov stayed solid in net, and the Carolina Hurricanes shook off a sluggish two periods to hammer the Philadelphia Flyers in the third period to win 4-1. The win moved the Canes into first place in both … [Read more...] about Game Recap: Canes turn it on in the 3rd to beat Philly 4-1
Game Preview: Hurricanes at Devils
Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images Carolina is back in action tonight against New Jersey. The Carolina Hurricanes seek to carry their momentum from last night’s third period across the Delaware River to the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Tonight is a quintessential four-point game. The Canes lead the Metropolitan Division and hold a two-point lead over the … [Read more...] about Game Preview: Hurricanes at Devils