Mumps, Mumps Who’s Got Mumps? Mark Shiver | December 12, 2014 Mumps has made its way into the NHL. What in the world is going on? What exactly is mumps? And why is mumps suddenly an issue in this professional sport?…
Hurricanes Mistakes Costly; Lose 2-1 to Bolts Mark Shiver | December 12, 2014 Hurricanes are usually a force of nature that have great potential to do much damage. Especially in Florida. Hurricanes are not known for self-inflicted damage. Except if it happens to…
Road to Raleigh Hockey Runs through Pittsburgh Mark Shiver | December 11, 2014 Raleigh has a professional hockey team. That is a good thing. Even though the fan support has been dismal this season, not having the Carolina Hurricanes in town would create…
Jaromír Jágr Exudes Greatness Again as Canes Fall to Devils Mark Shiver | December 9, 2014 Jaromír Jágr is a great hockey player. He is an elite hockey player. He’s been honing his hockey skills for a long time. At 42 years of age, he is…
Canes Surging Hard to the Bottom Mark Shiver | December 7, 2014 ‘Canes versus Red Wings. Not a bad way to spend a chilly evening in Raleigh, NC. The ‘Canes were well rested, having last played Thursday night, losing 2-1 to the…
We Keep Losing the Puck! Hurricanes Come Up Empty Mark Shiver | December 5, 2014 “We Keep Losing the Puck!” Instead of going to the Carolina Hurricanes vs the Washington Capitals game Thursday night, I stayed at home. Watching from the comfort of my living…
‘Canes Victor Rask Proving He Belongs Mark Shiver | December 3, 2014 Victor Rask is one of those Swedish guys. A while back, I wrote that ‘Canes captain Eric Staal “glossed Elias Lindholm the Swedish Beast.” It was a well-deserved nickname, as…
Your Stanley Cup Champion in June Will Be… Mark Shiver | December 1, 2014 Stanley Cup predictions are aplenty. Here at the start of December, it may be too early to confidently make predictions. At the same time, there has been a winnowing away…
Hurricanes Can’t Solve Thomas Greiss; Lose to Penguins 3-2 Mark Shiver | November 30, 2014 Thomas Greiss was in-goal. Not Marc-André Fleury. Fresh off a near-perfect performance Friday night in Pittsburgh, the Carolina Hurricanes had reason for confidence. Raleigh’s PNC Arena was fuller than it has…
Who Are These Guys? ‘Canes Beat Penguins 4-2 Mark Shiver | November 29, 2014 Who are these guys? One night they are sluggish, lackadaisical, and just plain awful. A couple of nights later fresh, intense, and leaving it all on the ice. Who are…
Fan Frustration; Hurricanes Not Improving Mark Shiver | November 27, 2014 Fan frustration has set in. The fans of the Carolina Hurricanes are not seeing marked improvement in their team. Changes have been made in the front office and behind the…
Pat Quinn: A Legacy of Hockey Greatness Mark Shiver | November 24, 2014 Pat Quinn is dead at age 71. Hockey has lost one of its greats. The legacy that Pat Quinn leaves behind is one of greatness as a player, as a…
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