Ruutu returning to form Nov 15, 2009
Will that mean the Carolina Hurricanes will get back to winning ... Ruutu was credited with a team-high nine hits Friday in the Hurricanes' 4-3 overtime loss to the New York Islanders and has three goals in the last two games ... Of the Islanders game, and Carolina's rally from an early 3-0 deficit to force overtime, Canes coach Paul Maurice said, "We had some battling going on, Ruutu leading it. We had guys who were grinding and fighting.". (News & Observer -- Sports)
Frank Francis Nov 15, 2009
Frank had a talent for woodworking and often made canes, furniture and other items. He enjoyed all sports and was a die-hard Chicago Cubs fan. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Countdown to Kickoff: UNC vs. UM Nov 15, 2009
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. North Carolina would like nothing more than to become bowl eligible in its home finale against No. 12 Miami on Saturday, but the Hurricanes hope to spoil those plans as they still have an outside shot at representing the Coastal Division in the ACC Championship game. North Carolina (6-3, 2-3 ACC) enters Saturdays contest as a three-point underdog against the Hurricanes 7-2 (4-2 ACC) ... The Canes are also 0-3 in Chapel Hill. (InsideCarolina.com)
Walston: Big-Time Nov 15, 2009
After 5-7 and 7-6 seasons, the national media couldn't wait to welcome the Hurricanes back to the college football elite ... And big-time football players make big-time plays, like three interceptions (not the first player to pull off a hat trick against Hurricanes this season, but I digress ... Carolina led 23-7 in the third quarter, but the Hurricanes weren't going away. (Tarheelblue.com)
Devils dump Pens Nov 14, 2009
There will be more talk of the Carolina Hurricanes' winless streak. The Hurricanes, try as they might, cannot win ... To the Carolina Hurricanes, a 13-game winless streak seems like a recurring nightmare, as if taking on a life of its own. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Miami may test UNC's stout defense Nov 14, 2009
Under first-year coordinator Mark Whipple, the Hurricanes have relied on both a power running game and a wide-open passing attack ... All of the button-pushing and adjustments have added up to a 7-2 start and a No. 12 ranking for the Hurricanes, who travel to North Carolina today for the Tar Heels' final home game of the season ... UNC coach Butch Davis is 2-0 against his former program, but that was with Patrick Nix calling the plays for head coach Randy Shannon and the Hurricanes. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Tigers begin to prepare for life after Spiller Nov 13, 2009
Harris led the Canes to three wins during a daunting September, which few thought possible, and leads the ACC in passing efficiency. Palmer said he made his greatest improvement between his first and second year playing. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Canes' losing skid reaches 13 Nov 13, 2009
RALEIGH -- Tuomo Ruutu, sweat dripping off his forehead, had tried his best to explain and analyze the Carolina Hurricanes' latest loss. The Los Angeles Kings had finished off the Canes 5-2 on Wednesday night at the RBC Center, pushing Carolina's winless streak to 13 games ... Ruutu had scored twice as the Hurricanes rallied for a 2-2 tie early in the third period, not that he cared about such individual things. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Hurricanes owner won't panic Nov 13, 2009
CHRIS SEWARD - cseward@newsobserver Hurricanes coach Paul Maurice, left, confers with owner Peter Karmanos during practice this week ... RALEIGH -- Sitting in the RBC Center, watching the Carolina Hurricanes practice Tuesday, team owner Peter Karmanos Jr. quickly offered up thoughts on a season quickly gone awry ... But Karmanos, like many Hurricanes fans and everyone in the organization, is mystified about the team's stumbling 2-11-3 start and 12-game winless streak. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Getting healthy is Williams' priority Nov 13, 2009
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Devils extend win streak to six Nov 12, 2009
Tuomo Ruutu, sweat dripping off his forehead, had tried his best to explain and analyze the Carolina Hurricanes' latest loss ... Sitting in the RBC Center, watching the Carolina Hurricanes practice Tuesday, team owner Peter Karmanos Jr. quickly offered up thoughts on a season quickly gone awry ... For $25 a plate, some of the Triangle's most vaunted CEOs got an hour-long pep talk Tuesday on building a winning team, which would be fine except that it came from Paul Maurice, coach of the dead-last... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Thrashers Math 101 Statistics and Projections Nov 12, 2009
Thrashers Math 101 Statistics and Projections. 6:31 am November 11, 2009, by Bill Tiller (Rawhide). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Heels Prepping for Home Finale Nov 12, 2009
First-year offensive coordinator Mark Whipple has installed his own brand of Xs and Os in South Florida this season, but his willingness to be aggressive down the field is what makes the Hurricanes offense so effective ... Get the 2010 Recruiting Yearbook and a full year of Canes Time Magazine with an Annual Total Access Pass ... Don't miss any news or features from CanesTime. (CanesTime.com)
Whips aren't in the race when it comes to hurting horses Nov 11, 2009
And not the canes they used on us at Almost Grammar School ... For a decade or two, his canes struck fear and loathing into miserable sinners ... The new padded whip is a good idea - gentle compared with the canes used on schoolboys for far too long. A horse, after all, is a thick-skinned beast 10 times a jockey's weight - a robust animal ready to fight rival horses (and predators) with teeth and hooves. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Navajo Code Talkers in NYC to highlight secret WWII efforts Nov 11, 2009
But yesterday, 13 of the Code Talkers, some using canes, a few in wheelchairs, arrived in New York City to participate for the first time in the nation s largest Veterans Day parade. The young Navajo Marines, using secret Navajo language-encrypted military terms, helped the United States prevail at Iwo Jima and other World War II Pacific battles, serving in every Marine assault in the South Pacific between 1942 and 1945. (Boston Globe)
Hospital, Walgreens establish partnership Nov 11, 2009
Walgreens (NYSE: WAG) plans to expand its bedside delivery service to include durable medical equipment, such as walkers, canes and braces, a release from Sarasota Memorial said. Most Read Stories. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
No. 12 Miami Heads to UNC for Key ACC Coastal Match-Up Nov 11, 2009
Thearon Collier is one of five 'Canes with at least 200 yards receiving this season ... 12 Miami takes to the road for another key ACC Coastal Divisional matchup when the Hurricanes head to Chapel Hill to face North Carolina Saturday at 3:30 p.m. The game will be televised by ABC with mirror broadcast on ESPN for those markets not receiving the game on ABC. ... Miami cruised to a 52-17 win over Virginia last Saturday in a game which saw the Hurricanes rack up 515 yards on offense and hold... (Hurricanesports.com)
AllanMuirNHL Power Rankings Look out. The Sharks are hot, dangerous and getting healthy. Nov 11, 2009
" Last week: 2-0-1 16 (8-5-2)The return of Jonathan Toews should help address one woe: a power play in a 3-for-35 slide. But it'll take more than the captain to address a longer-term issue: this team is softer than a sackful of kittens. The trades of James Wisniewski and Matt Walker and an injury to Adam Burish left the Hawks too easy to play against. A little sandpaper would go a long way with this group. Last week: 0-1-1 17 (8-9-0)Only in Montreal (alright, maybe Toronto, too) could a blurb on... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Opponent Preview: Miami Nov 11, 2009
Inside Carolina takes an in-depth look at Miami, as the Tar Heels welcome the Hurricanes to Kenan Stadium for another edition in this budding rivalry on Saturday (3:30pm/ABC) ... The 12th-ranked Hurricanes enter Saturdays contest with a 7-2 (4-2 ACC) record ... Since an overtime loss to Clemson (40-37) on Oct. 24, the Hurricanes have won two straight over Wake Forest (28-27) and Virginia (52-17). (CanesTime.com)
Hurricanes add G Legace to fill void left by Ward Nov 10, 2009
Carolina Hurricanes sign goaltender Manny Legace to fill hole left by Cam Ward - ESPN ... Canes sign veteran goaltender Legace ... The Hurricanes lost starting goalie to injury Saturday for at least a month. (ESPN -- NHL)
In the company of heroes: A tribute to the men of the 324th Nov 10, 2009
They walk ever so slowly, some navigating the long hotel hallways with the use of canes or wheelchairs, some on the arm of likewise graying wives or middle-aged sons and daughters. Perhaps it is their age that makes them stand out in the crowd, but I believe it is much, much more than that. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Canes lose Ward for 3 to 4 weeks Nov 10, 2009
RALEIGH -- Cam Ward and Eric Staal have been called the cornerstones of the Carolina Hurricanes franchise by general manager Jim Rutherford. But the Hurricanes, caught up in a nightmarish season and winless in their past 12 games, now will be without both stars after Ward suffered a laceration of the upper left leg Saturday in a 3-2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Rutherford said the Hurricanes were considering various options: trading for a goaltender, signing one or calling up Justin... (News & Observer -- Sports)
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Reggie Youngblood - Miami, Class of 2005 - Ranked as the country's ninth-best prospect overall, Youngblood appeared to have all the tools to be a collegiate star at Miami after giving the 'Canes a December commitment. His college career was marred by injuries and inconsistencies and Youngblood was never able to reach anywhere near the kind of success that people expected. (Texas Sports -- Rivals.com)
Location Of Mobile Clinic Puts Patients' Lives At Risk Nov 10, 2009
With kids, with crutches and canes but no crosswalk, at least 180 people every day, six days a week, brave busy Airport Way South in Seattle to get their methadone tablets to battle heroine and prescription opiate addictions. Just yards away, Kurt MacMillan runs his business, A Better Roofing Company. (KIRO TV, WA)
Georgia High School Football Daily Spotlight: Class AAAAA Playoff Preview Nov 10, 2009
10:40 am November 9, 2009, by AJC Sports. Each day this week, we ll look at the playoff draw for one of the five classifications, starting today with Class AAAAA. Here are five interesting facts about each of the 16 games, with an emphasis on playoff history. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Last seven Thrashers goals from defensemen Nov 10, 2009
Doing some more research on where the Thrashers defensive scoring ranks in the league and came across this on the Carolina Hurricanes site: Manny Legace signs with Canes ... Legace to the Canes didn t catch me off guard one bit. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Newsobserver.com top five Nov 9, 2009
Canes lose game and Ward ... Canes Now: Ward to stay in hospital; Canes mull options ... Canes Now: Ward's injury has surreal feel to it. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Canes lose game and Ward Nov 8, 2009
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Carolina Hurricanes went into the game with an 11-game winless streak and without forwards Eric Staal and Ray Whitney ... Just like that the Canes' lead was gone and the game, in essence, turned into another lost cause ... The Hurricanes, who got goals from Erik Cole and Tim Gleason, fell to 2-11-3 and again failed to win a road game, leaving them 0-7-2 away from home. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Site picked for VA clinic in Bogalusa Nov 7, 2009
People with canes, or in wheel chairs need the stability. I don t know if it s in the budget, but we re going to see what we can do. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Leafs send Hurricanesto 11th straight loss Nov 7, 2009
That blows: Hurricanes lose 11th straight - NHL- nbcsports ... That blows: Hurricanes lose 11th straight ... The Carolina Hurricanes, meanwhile, are all alone in last place. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Miami Takes Down Wake Forest, 3-1 Nov 7, 2009
- Four Hurricanes players touched double-digit kills and collected her 1,000th career kill in helping lead the University of Miami volleyball team past Wake Forest, 3-1 (15-25, 26-24, 25-23, 25-17), Friday evening in an ACC matchup at the James L. Knight Sports Complex in Coral Gables, Fla ... The night did not start out as planned for the Hurricanes, however, as Wake Forest (9-16, 7-7 ACC) looked impressive to open the match ... The `Canes used a 3-0 run started by a kill from junior , and... (Hurricanesports.com)
Habs top Bruins in shootout Nov 7, 2009
Good or bad teams, Eastern or Western Conference, American or Canadian, the Carolina Hurricanes do not discriminate when it comes to losing. The Carolina Hurricanes have hit bottom ... The Hurricanes, winless in their past 10 games, and are 30th - that's last - in the NHL standings. (News & Observer -- Sports)
SarahKwakInside The NHL The slumping Hurricanes should know: When it rains ... it pours. Nov 7, 2009
Struggling Carolina Hurricanes must rise without Eric Staal - Sarah Kwak - SI.com ... Hurricanes swamped by losing ... The Hurricanes depend heavily on Eric Staal, who has been battling injuries this season. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Struggling Canes hit rock bottom Nov 6, 2009
RALEIGH -- The Carolina Hurricanes have hit bottom. The Hurricanes, winless in their past 10 games, and are 30th - that's last - in the NHL standings ... Hurricanes center Eric Staal is injured and out. (News & Observer -- Sports)
The Real Key to the Yankees' Win? A Bunch of Old Guys. Nov 6, 2009
Even with guys playing longer these days and keeping themselves in better shape, gambling $84 millionmore than the on the fortunes of players due, in baseball years, for canes and wheelchairs was insane. The Yankees were the best team in baseball this year, and they played like it when it counted, which is good for them and perhaps especially good for the psyche and legend of Alex Rodriguez. (Slate)
Canes fall to Panthers Nov 6, 2009
J. PAT CARTER - AP The Hurricanes' Aaron Ward (4) knocks over the Panthers' Gregory Campbell ... -- One long streak came to an end Wednesday for the Carolina Hurricanes ... But not another streak that has grown much too long for the Hurricanes' liking. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Weekend Predictions: Falcons win and Dogs party? Nov 6, 2009
Virginia at Miami: The Hurricanes have gone from a top 10 team (wins over Georgia Tech, Okalhoma) to a stack of Rorschach ink blot cards (loss to Clemson, one-point win over Wake). Forgive me, padre: Canes cover 13 1/2 ... Virginia upsets the Canes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
With Kovalchuk out, Thrashers leave it to Peever for goals Nov 5, 2009
What the heck has happened to the Canes ... And now, the Leafs have a game-in-hand, making the Canes the 30th ranked team in the NHL.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Volleyball Looks To Continue Rolling Into Sunshine State Nov 5, 2009
That doesn't bode well for Deacs as the `Canes are coming off a five-set loss at Virginia last Sunday ... 03 per set, the `Canes lead the conference with 15. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Canes losing streak continues Nov 5, 2009
J Pat Carter - AP After colliding with Florida Panthers Victor Oreskovisch (65), Carolina Hurricanes Tuomo Ruutu (15) is knocked to the ice in first-period action in Sunrise, Fla ... - One long streak came to an end Wednesday for the Carolina Hurricanes ... But not another streak that has grown much too long for the Hurricanes' liking. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Canes hit road without Staal Nov 5, 2009
RALEIGH -- The equipment bags, each with a player's number, were being loaded up Tuesday for the Carolina Hurricanes' flight to Florida ... the red bags were being stacked on top of each other in the Canes' locker room ... For the first time since March 19, 2004, Staal will not be in the lineup when the Hurricanes face the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night at BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Fla. (News & Observer -- Sports)
AllanMuirNHL Power Rankings Pens still No. 1, but Wings and Isles are making some noise. Nov 4, 2009
(6-4-1)Sure, those were just the 'Canes they kicked around, but wasn't Saturday's 6-1 win exactly what this team needed. They climbed back over. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Eye-gouging caught on tape Nov 3, 2009
I m no Canes fan, but you guys are ridiculous ... Maybe even the sissy Canes will get to play in a bowl this year ... canesrule, He wants me DEAD BUT he does not realize what an in shape MoFo I am. (The Palm Beach Post)
Time to produce a spark Nov 3, 2009
Now sporting the worst 13-game record in franchise history at 2-8-3, the Carolina Hurricanes need some help ... The biggest of those make the list (unfortunately for the Hurricanes, two are against San Jose, which suggests they may have missed a big chance Sunday) in Tuesday's Top Five ... Edmonton, Jan. 18, 2008: A grim 1-5-0 stretch that saw the Hurricanes outscored 20-11 ended with a 7-2 home win over the Oilers. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Thrashers The good, the un-good and the ugly Nov 3, 2009
Tampa has lost four games in a shootout thus far and the Bolts are a collective 0-for-12 in their shootout attempts, while opponents are 6-for-15 While the Caps have outscored the opposition 34-23 in the first two periods of games, they have allowed 20 in the third period and OT alone The Canes are averaging a league-worst 21 ... Eric Staal has taken 21 more shots than any other Canes player and has just two goals on 54 shots ... What s more is that he is tops in ice time of Canes... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Canes are falling apart Nov 2, 2009
Staff photo by Chris Seward The Canes' Matt Cullen (8) and Ray Whitney (13) react after the Sharks Marc-Edouard Vlasic scored against them during third-period action during Carolina's 5-1 loss Sunday afternoon ... RALEIGH -- In the winter of 2003, after a dismal six-goal loss to the Los Angeles Kings, the Carolina Hurricanes reached the inevitable conclusion that no matter how hard anyone tried or what anyone did, their season was only getting worse ... Is it possible the Hurricanes have reached... (News & Observer -- Sports)
All About Dracaena Nov 1, 2009
It grows on thick canes that can reach several feet in height while the leaves can grow up to three feet in length. Dracaena godseffiana: Known as "Gold Dust", this variety has a very unique look unlike any other Dracaena. (Suite101.com)
Five to Watch: 49ers at Colts Nov 1, 2009
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Panthers Better Bring Their Lunch Pail Nov 1, 2009
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NFL Quick Count: Tough To Stuff Nov 1, 2009
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Theres No Crying in Football! Oct 31, 2009
As for the ACC, the only 2 chances would be the jackets and the canes, but with 2 losses I dont like the canes chances, so the only ACC BCS team will likely be the league champion but whats new. Thats how it always is. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Building For The Future Oct 31, 2009
"Five Is The Magic NumberThe Patriots are no stranger to early-season success. This marks the fourth year in a row they've had five wins through their first seven games.That streak seemed in jeopardy when they opened the season 3-2, but they compiled impressive back-to-backs against Tennessee and Tampa Bay to reach the 5-2 mark.Second Half SuccessLikewise, the Patriots have been equally strong in the second half of the season during the Bill Belichick era. Since 2001, they are 70-17 in games... (CanesTime.com)
'Canes eye ACC title Oct 31, 2009
Instead, the quarterback is focused on keeping his Hurricanes in the Atlantic Coast Conference title hunt ... The Hurricanes (5-2, 2-2 ACC) had won three straight games before the 40-37 loss to the Tigers ... While the Hokies have the tiebreaker on the Hurricanes by winning the head-to-head matchup, the Hurricanes handed the Yellow Jackets their only loss in September and still have home games with Duke and Virginia. (Florida Today)
Hurricanes' James, 2 others out vs. Wake Forest Oct 30, 2009
Ailing James, 2 others outfor 'Canes against Wake - NCAA Football - SI.com ... Ailing James, 2 others out for 'Canes against Wake. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Miami won't have James, Moncur against Wake Oct 30, 2009
Miami Hurricanes lose Javarris James, Eric Moncur, and Ray Ray Armstrong for game at Pittsburgh Panthers - ESPN ... Canes' backfield hit with James injury. (ESPN -- College Football)
People Brave Long Lines On First Day For H1N1 Vaccine Oct 29, 2009
"We have people on wheelchairs, on canes, and everything. It is moving so slow," said Mavine Mendenhall from Northeast El Paso. Not just slow, but poorly organized according to some clients. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Meriweather's Breakout Performance Oct 29, 2009
"NOTES:--DE suffered an ankle injury in Sunday's win over Tampa Bay. The Patriots have not announced any updates on his status. --NT controlled the line of scrimmage in Sunday's win and did a great job freeing up plays for other defenders, including , who had eight tackles. --G committed four penalties, including two in the second quarter, and played a large role in an awful performance by the offensive line. --WR looked awkward at times and only caught five balls for 69 yards. Wes Welker's... (CanesTime.com)
No. 18 Miami Hits the Road to Take on Wake Forest Oct 28, 2009
- No. 18 Miami will play its third conference road game when the Hurricanes head to Winston-Salem, N.C. to take on Wake Forest Saturday afternoon. The game will be televised by ABC - the `Canes fourth appearance on the network this season ... Junior kicker is coming off another good performance for the Hurricanes. (Hurricanesports.com)
Canes' Ruutu is remorseful Oct 28, 2009
Canes' Ruutu is remorseful - Canes/NHL - News ver ... Canes' Ruutu is remorseful ... RALEIGH -- While remorseful about his violent hit on Darcy Tucker, Tuomo Ruutu of the Carolina Hurricanes said Monday he's not about to change his game or his style of play. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Dyer 'Probable' for Virginia Tech Oct 28, 2009
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FANTASY: Doan, St. Louis are riding a title wave Oct 28, 2009
Chad LaRose, Hurricanes. Tabbed as a potential sleeper heading into the season, all LaRose has done is sleepwalk through his first 10 games having recorded but a single point, an assist, in the Canes terrible 2-5-3 start. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
It was a great weekend for Georgia Tech. Now what? Oct 27, 2009
It was a great weekend for Georgia Tech. Mr. College Football. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
The remaining games Oct 26, 2009
(Kyle Parker must be thrown in there too, at least on plays where he gets to throw right down the middle of the field as he got to do in the win against the Canes. And, as Tech s players and fans know: Harris, Ponder and Parker gave Tech s defense fits to the tune of 890 yards passing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Tech will grace a BCS game, but not THE BCS game Oct 26, 2009
I m a GT fan but I have to say that whipping applied to the Jackets by the Canes would preclude any serious discussion of them deserving to be in the National Championship hunt. Just like in 07 when Georgia got smoked by 35-14 Tennessee (on top of a loss to SC by a figgie) then whined about not getting a fair shake by the BCS the fact remains if someone hangs a 20+ difference on you, you re probably not national championship material in the first place. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Ding Dong! The Curse is Dead! Oct 26, 2009
There was much happiness and more than a few high fives when we got the news that Clemson had knocked off the Canes in overtime. That win not only puts Tech in the driver s seat in the Coastal division but it may set Clemson up on the Atlantic side of the conference. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)