Carolina Hurricanes (Hartford Whalers) History

First season: 1979-80 (Originally Hartford Whalers from 1979-80 to 1996-97)

Stanley Cups: 0

The team colors: Black, Red, White.

CEO/Governor: Peter Karmanos Jr.

General Manager: Jim Rutherford

Coach: Paul Maurice, since Nov. 1995

Captain: Ron Francis

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Club Records: (At start of 2001-02 season)

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Points: 93, 1986-87 (80 games)

Wins: 43, 1986-87

Losses: 54, 1982-83 (80 games)

Goals: 332, 1985-86 (80 games)

Goals against: 403, 1982-83

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Individual Career Leaders:

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Most Seasons: 14, Ron Francis

Most games: 1,036, Ron Francis

Most goals: 350, Ron Francis

Most assists: 730, Ron Francis

Most points: 1,088, Ron Francis

Most penalty minutes: 1,439, Kevin Dineen

Most shutouts: 13, Mike Liut

Iron Man: 419 games, Dave Tippett (March 3, 1984-Oct. 7, 1989)

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Retired Numbers:

2 - Rick Ley (1972-1981)

9 - Gordie Howe (1977-1980)

19 - John McKenzie (1976-1979)

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Arena: RBC Center
Capacity: 20,000
Address: 1400 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Phone: (919) 861-2300