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KIDS ‘N COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT

As the Carolina Hurricanes advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals last season, our fans were

not the only people who benefited from the thrilling finishes and Game 7 victories. The implementation

of the Beard-a-thon program allowed the Carolina Hurricanes Kids ‘N Community Foundation to

capitalize on each win to raise needed funds to support local children’s organizations. By encouraging

fans to grow beards in support of the team and the Foundation, we were able to take advantage of

each victory in order to better serve our community.

The Beard-a-thon during the playoffs was one of many ways in which the Kids ‘N Community

Foundation has made great strides in fundraising. The Foundation reached new heights over the

last two seasons, donating more money than any other two-year period since its inception. Those

funds have been critical to the children’s organizations they have benefited, especially during trying

economic times.

The Kids ‘N Community Foundation works to improve the health, educational and social opportunities

in the lives of our young people, as they are the key to the long-term health of our communities. The

following report outlines some of the key efforts designed and implemented by the Hurricanes and

the Kids ‘N Community Foundation during the 2008-09 season. Among those efforts were grants of

more than $500,000 in cash to 43 local children’s organizations, along with the donation of nearly

700 items to schools, non-profits and churches for fundraising. The Pick Up a Book and Read

program reached new heights for pages read by participating students, and the number of youth

hockey players in the Triangle continued to increase.

As a Foundation, we owe a tremendous amount of gratitude to the players, coaches and staff of

the Hurricanes, for their support and commitment to the Kids ‘N Community Foundation. We are

also grateful to our community partners, who continue to inspire our organization through their

dedication and commitment to our area. Thank you for your continued support of the Carolina

Hurricanes and the Kids ‘N Community Foundation.

Sincerely,

Jim Rutherford

President and General Manager

Carolina Hurricanes Hockey Club

MISSION STATEMENTThe Carolina Hurricanes Kids ‘N Community Foundation strives

to meet the educational, social, health and cultural needs of our

community by offering unique resources and financial support to

local youth-oriented organizations.

The Foundation is dedicated to supporting and developing programs

that benefit the children of North Carolina. Through partnerships

with committed organizations and individuals, the Foundation will

work to improve the health, educational and social opportunities in

the lives of our young people, as they are the key to the long-term

well-being of our community.

With ongoing support from annual special events and the corporate

community, the Foundation has funded scholarship programs, youth

hockey, educational and literacy efforts, children’s health programs,

the arts and other children-related initiatives.

Annually, the Foundation provides cash and in-kind donations

totaling about $1.5 million to charitable and educational programs.

Every member of the Hurricanes organization is actively involved in

community activities. The Hurricanes take great pride in the ability

to have a positive impact in our state.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Doris Barksdale CarolinaHurricanes

Jim Davis SASInstitute

George Habel CapitolBroadcastingCompany &DurhamBullsBaseballClub

Kathy Higgins Chairperson,BlueCrossand BlueShieldofNorthCarolina

Robert Ingram GlaxoSmithKline

Drew Putt RBCCentura

Orage Quarles, III TheNews&Observer PublishingCompany

Billie Redmond ColdwellBankerCommercial TrademarkProperties

Harvey Schmitt GreaterRaleighChamber ofCommerce

Doug Warf ExecutiveDirector, CarolinaHurricanes

Dear Hurricanes fans and friends:

TABLE OF CONTENTS1 Letter from Jim Rutherford

2 Kids ‘N Community Foundation Cash Donations

4 Foundation Recipients

8 In-Kind Donations

12 Fundraising

15 Playoff Fundraising

16 Outreach

24 Ticket Programs

26 Fan Development

32 Contributors

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The Carolina Ale House restaurants donated $12,750 through their Points for Kids and paper/magnet hearts campaign in February.

“On behalf of my teammates, we’re very happy to be able to donate money for the Kids ‘N CommunityFoundation to Big Brothers Big Sisters…it’s a great foundation.” —ChadLaRose

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CASH DONATIONSThe Carolina Hurricanes Kids ‘N Community Foundation donated a total of $506,220 to

45 different North Carolina children’s charities and foundations during the 2008-2009

season. Including last year’s donation record of $578,094, the Foundation’s two year

grant total is over $1 million, an unprecedented accomplishment. The Kids ‘N Community

Foundation donated the money in a fall and spring grant cycle during the season. The total

amount donated speaks highly to the generosity of the Caniacs, who understood the

importance of philanthropy during trying economic times.

Each awarded grant must be applied to the health, educational or underserved population

needs of local youth. All grant recipients must specify how they will use the funds and

provide updates on the progress of the funded programs. Stormy and a pre-med student from NC State put on the Slip, Slop, Slap skit at Method Road Community Center – a program funded through a Kids ‘N Community Foundation grant.

“It’s a lot of fun any time you can help with the Kids ‘N Community Foundation. The people involved are doing a great job, and for us to be a part of it is pretty neat.”

— Scott Walker


FALL 2008RECIPIENTS

Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle

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Boys and Girls Club of Wake County

Communities in Schools of Durham

Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina

Hill Center – Durham Hospice of Wake County Kramden Institute

Lucy Daniels Center for Early Childhood

NCSU Pre-Health Club & Health Professions Advising Center

Step Up Ministry Triangle Family Services (Interact, SafeChild)

Communities in Schools of Wayne County

Family Violence Prevention Center of Orange County

Wake Teen YMCA of the Triangle

Learning Assistance Inc. (Durham Housing Authority)

Literacy Council of Wake County

Triangle United Soccer Association

Wake Health Services, Inc.


SPRING2009

RECIPIENTS

Be Active North Carolina Children’s Flight of Hope Communities in Schools of Wake County

Duke Children’s Hospital and Health Center

Learning Together Make-A-Wish of Eastern North Carolina

Marbles Kids Museum National MS Society of Eastern North Carolina

Progress Energy’s Solar Schools Initiative

Raleigh Youth Hockey Association

Rocking Horse Therapeutic Riding Ranch

Special Olympics North Carolina

Flashes of Hope Junior Achievement of Eastern North Carolina

4-H Development Fund – Making Magic Alliance

Assistance League of the Triangle

Neighbor 2 Neighbor NetWorks, Inc.

State Games of North Carolina

Teach For America – Eastern North Carolina

Triangle Community Foundation

Triangle Youth Hockey Wee Care

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Every year, the Carolina Hurricanes donate in-kind items including game tickets and autographed memorabilia to non-profit community organizations to assist with their fundraisers. The following groups received a donation from the Carolina Hurricanes during the 2008-2009 season:

2nd Annual Joey Jog – American Liver Foundation4-H Youth Development Program991st Transportation Unit from Salisbury9th Air Force and US AirForces Central Command Airman’s Memorial FoundationA.V. Baucom Elementary School PTAAcademy Heights Elementary School PTAAce Bailey Children’s FoundationAgape Center for Environmental EducationAICPA Corporate Citizenship FoundationAldert Root FundraiserAlexander Wilson Elementary SchoolAlex’s Lemonade StandAllen Tate’s FUNDay FundraiserAlpha Delta PiAlpha Kappa Alpha SororityAlpha Phi FoundationAmerican Red CrossAmerican Cancer SocietyAmerican Foundation for Suicide PreventionAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Liver FoundationAmerican Red Cross – Triangle Area ChapterAnderson Creek ClubAnimal Protection Society of DurhamAnimal Protection Society of Orange CountyApex High School Booster ClubApex Police DepartmentApril’s AngelsArchdale Police DepartmentArdrey Kell High School BandArthritis FoundationArthur W. Edwards Elementary SchoolAsbury United Methodist PreschoolBabe Ruth League, Inc.Barry Joyce Kickin Cancer Challenge Batten Disease Support and Research AssociationBB&TBB&T Institutional ServicesBellamy ElementaryBennett Elementary SchoolBethany Christian ServicesBethel Elementary SchoolBethlehem Youth Hockey AssociationBikers for Babies

Bill Stewart Memorial FundraiserBirthchoiceBlessed Sacrament SchoolBogue Sound Elementary SchoolBouncing BulldogsBoy Scout Blue and Gold GalaBoys and Girls ClubsBoys and Girls Home of Lake Waccamaw of North CarolinaBret Chernik Amputee FoundationBriarcliff Elementary School PTABrittany’s Battle of the BidsBrockville & District Sports Hall of FameBrooks Museums Elementary SchoolBulldogs FoundationC. E. Jordan High School Band GalaC.B. Martin Middle SchoolCabarrus County Senior CentersCaldwell AcademyCalvary Child Care MinistryCambridge Sports Hall of FameCampbell University Dept. of Athletics Campus Police Polar PlungeCanadian Centre for Abuse AwarenessCandace Lawrence Snead’s Memorial Athletic ScholarshipCardinal Gibbons High SchoolCaring HouseCarnage Middle School PTSACarolina Adoption ServicesCarolina Ale Houses Carolina Animal Rescue and AdoptionCarolina Curling ClubCarolina Hurricanes Booster ClubCarolina Living and Learning CenterCarolina Public Interest Law OrganizationCarolinas Golf AssociationCary AcademyCasa Esperanza MontessoriCathedral SchoolCatholic Charities of the Diocese of RaleighCedar Fork ElementaryCedar Ridge High School ChorusCelebrity Amputee Golf Classic Central Carolina Community CollegeChabad Center of RaleighChapel Hill Carrboro Public School FoundationChapel Hill-Carrboro City SchoolsCharlotte 49ersCharlotte BobcatsCharlotte CheckersCharlotte Childrens’ ChoirChatham Animal Rescue and EducationCherry Point Officer’s Spouses ClubChicago Wolves Wives FundraiserChild Care Services AssociationChildren’s Cooperative PlayschoolChildren’s Miracle NetworkChuck Kaiton Emcee for Fundraisers

Cincinnati Cyclones Fan ClubCisco Systems JDRF Charity Golf TournamentCity of RaleighCivil Air PatrolClarkson HurricanesClayton – OxfordColon Cancer CoalitionCommunities In Schools of Cleveland CountyCommunity Baptist ChurchCommunity Hospice Foundation Comptroller Squadron Unit Activity CouncilConcordia Christian Day SchoolConn Elementary PTACorinth-Holders Elementary SchoolCounty of DurhamCrankin For Crohn’sCreekside Elementary PTACrime Stoppers – CaryCrohn’s & Colitis FoundationCrosscreek Charter SchoolCub Scout Pack 14Cub Scout Pack 352Cumberland County Employees at Department of Social Services Cystic Fibrosis FoundationCystic Fibrosis Foundation – Metropolitan Washington ChapterDaniel Patrick Mooney Memorial Scholarship FundDavid G. Wilhelm FoundationDavid Humphrey Memorial Golf TournamentDavidson County Community Action, Inc.Davie County Early College High SchoolDenim and Diamonds FundraiserDetroit Red WingsDisney on IceDorchester Youth HockeyDouglas Elementary SchoolDown By the Tracks Seaboard Station FundraiserDrama Center Booster ClubDuke Blue Jean BallDuke Children’s Hospital & Health CenterDuke Clinical Research InstituteDuke HomeCare and HospiceDuke MBA GamesDuke SchoolDurant Road Elementary SchoolDurham HurricanesEAHS All Sports FoundationsEasley Elementary SchoolEast Wake AcademyEast Wake Middle SchoolEaster Seals OntarioEaster Seals UCPEastover Central Elementary PTAEchoes of Hope

Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc.ECPI College of Technology 20th AnniversaryEdgar and Marion Beck FoundationElectriCities of North Carolina, Inc.Elon University – MBA Golf TournamentElon University – Men’s SoccerElon University Leisure and Sport Management SocietyEmergency Services United of Person County, Inc.Enloe High School’s Drama DepartmentEnloe HS Charity Ball FundraiserEno Valley Elementary SchoolErnst & Young LLPExploris Middle SchoolEY 2008 Holiday Fundraiser – SAFEchildFairgrove Family Resource CenterFaithful Friends Animal SanctuaryFalcon Children’s HomeFall Creek Elementary PTOFall Folk FestFall Fun Fest (Manor, Inc)Falls River Family Preschool, IncFamily Support Network of Eastern NCFerrells Fire & RescueFetch! Pet CareFire Department of New York CityFirst Baptist ChurchFirst Baptist Church Youth AuctionFirst Baptist Church, HillsboroughFirst Baptist Churches of Mount Holly and MarionFirst Environments Early Learning CenterFirst United Methodist ChurchFirstHealth Hospice FoundationFisher House FoundationFork Union Military AcademyFort Bragg Area Officers’ Spouses’ ClubFoundation Fighting BlindnessFranklin County Adult Day ProgramFranklinton Uptown Revitalization CommitteeFriendship Trays, Inc.Fuller GT Magnet PTAFuquay-Varina Jr. Woman’s ClubFuture Business Leaders of America – East Cary MSGarner Area Youth Sports LeagueGarner Chamber of CommerceGarner Magnet High SchoolGenesis HomeGilbert Food ServiceGirls on the Run of the TriangleGolden Corral Annual JDRF CampaignGrace Christian Fellowship Church Ladies AuxiliaryGranville Education Foundation, INC.Greater Raleigh Merchants AssociationGreen Camp Booster Club

Green Hope ElementaryGreen Hope High School Band BoostersGreenville Hockey AssociationGreenville Women’s Club – Bunco for Breast CancerGreenway Baptist ChurchGreenwood Forest Baptist ChurchGuilford County Schools PTAHabitat for HumanityHappy Valley OptimistHarnett Central Middle School Athletic Boosters ClubHarrisburg Elementary School PTAHarvest Learning CenterHave a HeartHawfields Middle SchoolHeart & Stroke Foundation – Shawn Wade Memorial Golf TournamentHeaven Sent AdoptionsHelping Horse Therapeutic Riding ProgramHemophilia of North CarolinaHigh Point Friends SchoolHigh Point UniversityHighfalls Elementary PTAHilburn Drive Elementary School PTAHillandale Elementary SchoolHillandale Elementary School PTAHillcrest Elementary School PTOHillel PreschoolHit it FARR for KirbyHolly Springs Elementary School PTAHolly Springs High School Holly Tree Elementary SchoolHome Health and Hospice Care, Inc.Hope Community ChurchHopeful Parents: Ladies Tea FundraiserHope’s HopeHospice of Scotland CountyHospice of Wake CountyHouston Aeros CharitiesHoward Hall PTAHuntsville Elementary School Immaculate Heart of Mary SchoolInfinity Ballet TheatreInternational Affairs Council Isaac Bear Early College High School PTSAJackson Park Elementary PTOJazzy June Jive JDRF of the TriangleJDRF Piedmont Triad ChapterJefferson Elementary School PTAJim Valvano Kids KlassicJimmie Johnson FoundationJoggin’ for your Noggin’Joy PromJump for Joy, Hunt for Hope Benefit Horse ShowJunior Women’s Club of RaleighJust Dance for EmmaliaJuvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

Kids Are Something Special – American Airlines 18th RDU Golf ClassicKids Only of NCKing Moravian PreschoolKiwanis of Holly SpringsKnights of ColumbusKraft Family YMCAKramden InstituteLa Petite Academy and PreschoolLake Gaston Retirement Village Foundation, Inc.Lansdowe Elementary SchoolLaurel Park Elementary PTALee County High School Career and Technical Education ProgramLeesville Elementary School PTALeesville Road Elementary SchoolLemonade InternationalLeukemia & Lymphoma – Team In Training ProgramLeukemia & Lymphoma Society – Woman of the YearLexington Senior High School Boosters ClubLexington Women’s ClubLiberty Christian SchoolLightner Youth Leadership Development AcademyLincoln Heights ElementaryLinda Blair’s FoundationLLS Society Man of the Year FunctionLogan Aldridge Foundation Golf ShootoutLuc Bourdon FoundationMabopane Foundation Golf TournamentMothers Against Drunk DrivingMake-A-WishMake-A-Wish TriangleMaking Magic AllianceMalachi HouseMarch of DimesMarine Technology Academy of Dixon High SchoolMark Bavis FoundationMarriott InternationalMartin Middle School, Mustang March MadnessMatt Cossa Memorial Event – Green Hope High SchoolMatthew Baldwin FundraiserMCAS New River Youth Sports ProgramMcDougle Elementary SchoolMeals on WheelsMemories for MarcusMethodist Home for ChildrenMethodist University Physician Assistant ProgramMid Atlantic Great Dane Rescue LeagueMiddle Creek High School Stampede ClubMilitary Appreciation Day, Inc.Millbrook Baptist Kindergarten

IN-KIND DONATIONS

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Montessori Children’s SchoolMonty’s HomeMoore Square Museums Magnet Middle School PTSAMorganton Road Elementary SchoolMorris Grove Elementary SchoolMorrisville Elementary SchoolMS Golf ClassicMuscular Dystrophy AssociationMyers Park Baptist Church Through The Week SchoolNash Central Middle SchoolNashville PredatorsNational Association of Letter CarriersNational Fragile X FoundationNational Kidney Foundation of NCNational Multiple Sclerosis Society – Central NC ChapterNCCASANCDOT Johnston CountyNCSITENCSU BaseballNCSU Fish & Wildlife Alumni SocietyNCSU Study Abroad OfficeNeighbor WorksNeuse River Golden Retriever RescueNHLPA – Luc Bourdon Charity AuctionNicholas Wheeler Vivian FoundationNorth Carolina Academy of Family Physicians Foundation, Inc.North Carolina Association of Environmental ProfessionalsNorth Carolina Center for the Advancement of TeachingNorth Carolina Chapter of American Fisheries SocietyNorth Carolina Council of Community ProgramsNorth Carolina Department of Health and Human ServicesNorth Carolina FFA Alumni AssociationNorth Carolina Highway Patrol Auxiliary Troop ANorth Carolina Home Builders AssociationNorth Carolina League of MunicipalitiesNorth Carolina Museum of ArtNorth Carolina National Guard Association Educational FoundationNorth Carolina Phi Beta Lambda Educational FoundationNorth Carolina Radiology Society of TechnologistsNorth Carolina Recreation and Parks Association North Carolina Recreational Therapy AssociationNorth Carolina Rural Communities Assistance ProjectNorth Carolina Section Institute of Transportation Engineers North Carolina Spinal Cord Injury Association

North Carolina State University North Carolina State University Student GovernmentNorth Carolina Wesleyan College Alumni AssociationNorth Hills Christian SchoolNorth Iredell Middle SchoolNorth Raleigh Country Day School PTANorth Ridge Elementary School PTANorthwoods ElementaryOak Grove Elementary SchoolOakwood Elementary SchoolOlive Chapel PTAOmni Montessori SchoolOn the BorderOne Voice Chorus of CharlotteOnslow Women’s CenterOperation Save 2009Orange County Rape Crisis CenterOur Lady of Peace SchoolOur Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic SchoolOverhills High School Athletic DepartmentPacesetter OrganizationPack-A-Thon at NCSUPaigey’s Heart FoundationPancreatic Cancer Action NetworkPanther ClubPanther Creek High School Choral BoostersPanther Creek SoccerPediatric Brain Tumor Foundation – Ride for KidsPender Adult Services, Inc.Penny Road ElementaryPEO North Carolina Chapter BPPeterborough & District Sports Hall of FamePi Kappa Alpha – UNCGPiedmont Wildlife CenterPilot ClubPittsboro Elementary School PTAPlayMakers Repertory Company Online AuctionPleasant Union ElementaryPolenta Elementary PTAPrevent Blindness North CarolinaPrimrose School at West LakePrison Match of NCProtestant Preschool & KindergartenProvidence Senior High School Band Booster ClubPurple Elephant Walk and StampedeRaleigh Area Disc LeagueRaleigh City Museum – Time Warp 2009Raleigh Ducks UnlimitedRaleigh JayceesRaleigh Police DepartmentRaleigh Police Department – Commission on Accreditation for Law EnforcementRaleigh Rescue Mission

Raleigh Sports CouncilRamseur Elementary School PTORandleman Elementary SchoolRandolph American Red CrossRebirth Youth and Womens CenterRecording for the Blind and DyslexicRed Robin & CMPD Charity Golf TournamentReins from Above Therapeutic Riding CenterRelay for LifeRelay for Life – Johnston CountyRelay for Life – UNCResolvitResurrection Lutheran PreschoolRex Healthcare FoundationRex Raffle PrizesRHA Howell Care CentersRidgewood Elementary School PTARival Office Solutions Golf TournamentRiver Dell ElementaryRoanoke Rapids High SchoolRobinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A.Rock Against CancerRockfish Hoke Elementary School PTORocking Horse Ranch – Derby Dash BashRockingham County SchoolsRonald McDonald HouseRonald McDonald House of Chapel HillRyan Newman FoundationSAFE Haven Animal ShelterSaint Andrew’s Early Childhood CenterSaint Ann Catholic SchoolSaint Michael Catholic School – GastoniaSaint Therese Catholic SchoolSalem Elementary SchoolSandhills Center For Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities & Substance Abuse ServicesSandhills Conductive Education FoundationSandy Grove Elementary School 5th Grade Sandy Ridge Elementary School PTASanford Chamber of CommerceSanford Creek Elementary PTASaving Kids and Families 1 At A TimeSeagrove Elementary SchoolSEANC Scholarship FoundationSenior VisitsShaw UniversityShepherd’s Center of KernersvilleSigma Alpha PiSilver Valley Elementary PTOSkate 4 AutismSKJAJA FundSoldier OnSoroptomistSound Pet Anima Rescue and ReferralSouth Davie Middle School

South Eastern Efforts Developing Sustainable SpacesSoutheast Raleigh Rollerz: Skate 4 AutismSoutheastern Christian AcademySoutheastern Free Will Baptist CollegeSouthern Lee Band BoostersSouthern Wake Montessori SchoolSouthwest High SchoolSpare Some for AutismSPCA – Fur BallSpecial Olympics Forsyth CountySpecial Olympics NCSpecial Olympics Ontario – Windsor Police Springs Dance CompanySt. Bernadette Catholic SchoolSt. Francis of Assisi Child Learning CenterSt. Jude Children’s Research HospitalSt. Louis BluesSt. Luke UMC PreschoolSt. Mark’s United Methodist ChurchSt. Thomas More SchoolStar of Life Endowed Scholarship FoundationStart! Heart Walk of the TriangleState Employees Credit UnionSteel City TournamentsSteven K. George Golf Fundraising EventStevens Prep AcademyStories Creek Elementary PTSOStough Elementary PTAStrike for Survival – American Cancer SocietySts. Cyril and Methodius Byzantine Catholic ChurchStudents for Students InternationalSupport Works, Inc.Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation – Rally For A CureSusan G. Komen NC TriangleSWOOPSycamore Creek Elementary SchoolTabernacle Christian SchoolTammy Lynn Golf ClassicTarheel Base, United States Submarine Veterans Inc.Tee’d off at ALSTek Systems sponsoring Make-A-WishTelamon Corporation Silent AuctionTemple Baptist ChurchTemple Emanuel – GreensboroThe Arc of Wake County – Snip Snip GiveThe Arc of Wilson CountyThe CARE ClinicThe Caring FoundationThe Carying Place Benefit AuctionThe Center for Volunteer CaregivingThe Chatham Park FoundationThe Checkered Ball

The Cheesecake ClassicThe Clemenza FoundationThe Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – An Evening with Master ChefsThe Enrichment CenterThe Great American Tobacco Duck RaceThe Hill CenterThe Memorial Baptist Church – GreenvilleThe O’Neal SchoolThe Parker Autism FoundationThe Providence Day School Parents’ AssociationThe Public Interest Law Foundation at Duke The Raleigh Jewish FederationThe Raleigh SchoolThe Raleigh Shag Club – Golf TournamentThe Red Sword GuildThe Rotary Club of ZebulonThe Sweet Melissa Fund – FundraiserThe Westminster SchoolThe Woman’s Club of ClaytonThe Women’s Center of Wake County – Bachelor Bid for CharityTheatre in the ParkTheatre in the Park – Oscar Night GalaThom Wood Memorial Golf TournamentTriad Baptist Christian Academy & PreschoolTriangle Area Office Building AssociationTriangle Lake Montessori PTATriangle Special Hockey AssociationTriangle Water for LifeTrinity Presbyterian ChurchTroop 214Ultimate Fantasy Hockey PlayoffsUmbono ProjectUNC Campus RecreationUNC FundraiserUNC Health Care SystemUNC Hospitals Housestaff Council – Housestaff BallUNC Lineberger Beach BallUNC Phone ProgramUNC School of Social WorkUNC Student Global Health CommitteeUnion Pines Band Viking ClassicUnited Mitochondrial Disease FoundationUnited Negro College FundUnited States Equine Rescue LeagueUnited States Postal ServiceUnited Way Golf Tournament Unity Baptist ChurchUniversity of Manitoba BisonsUniversity of North Carolina Cystic Fibrosis CenterUniversity of Prince Edward Island Athletic Dept.USA Baseball

USHL All-Star Game Gala BenefitUSO of NC at RDUValdese Elementary SchoolVass-Lakeview Elementary SchoolVolunteer Center of DurhamVolunteers for YouthVoyager AcademyWake County Human Services Children’s Pharmacy FundWake County Public School System – Child Nutrition ServicesWake Enterprises Memorial GalaWake Forest University – aWake All NightWake Forest-Rolesville Middle Dance MarathonWakefield Central Baptist Church Belarussian MinistryWakefield High School Key ClubWakeMed HospitalWalkertown Elementary PTAWallace United Methodist ChurchWalnut Terrace Child Care Development CenterWarren County Chapter JayceesWarren County High SchoolWashington Montessori, Inc.Water for PeopleWayne Country Day SchoolWayne County Chamber of CommerceWayne County Chapter American Red CrossWeatherstone ElementaryWelcome School PTOWellness Coalition AmericaWendell United Methodist ChurchWest Johnston High School Band Parents AssociationWest Lake Elementary PTAWestminster School for Young ChildrenWG Pearson Magnet Elementary School PTAWheatmore Athletic Booster ClubWhitaker Elementary SchoolWilders Grove Youth CenterWilliam Kelley High SchoolWilmington Youth Hockey AssociationWilson Garden TourWinstead Avenue Elementary SchoolWomble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice PLLC United Way CampaignWomen’s Business Networking of Cary – Silent AuctionWomen’s Club of RaleighWoodlawn SchoolWoods Charter School Booster ClubWord of God Christian AcademyYMCA GuidesYMCA of the TriangleYork Elementary School PTA – Spring Carnival Raffle and Silent Auction

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IN-KIND DONATIONS


Golf TournamentThe 11th Annual Golf Tournament took place on Monday, September 28, at Prestonwood Country Club. Foursomes of donors enjoyed a round of golf with a Hurricanes player, coach, broadcaster or front office executive. The Kids ‘N Community Foundation treated participants to a preseason game, followed by a VIP pairings party. The Golf Tournament and the silent and live auctions during the pairings party generated $55,000 for the Foundation.

Skate with the CanesSkate with the Canes took place on December 2, 2008. This event allowed fans of all ages to skate with Hurricanes players on the RBC Center ice, rotate through an autograph session, tour the locker room and participate in a photo session with players and coaches. Skate with the Canes raised $30,000 for the Kids ‘N Community Foundation. “It’s one of those once-in-a-lifetime kind of opportunities that these

guys do every year for charity. I’m just glad I can help out and get

something out of it for myself too.” —BillCorcoran,auctionwinner

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Casino Night and Wine TastingThe charity Casino Night and Wine Tasting proved once again to be a hit among fans and members of the Hurricanes organization. The Roaring ‘20s theme provided guests with the opportunity to dress like flappers and mobsters as they mingled and played casino games at tables where players and coaches served as dealers. Highlights of the event included silent and live auctions. The live auction featured sought-after, unique experiences including a trip with the team, a dinner with the owner, coaches and general manager, and the chance to be a ‘Cane for a Day. The silent auction offered attendees the

opportunity to bid on autographed sports memorabilia, travel destinations, local entertainment and the very desirable players’ baskets, which include each player’s favorite things. These have become very elaborate in the four years since the players started making them, and the 24 of them alone mustered over $25,000 for the Kids ‘N Community Foundation. The Casino Night and Wine Tasting brought in over $178,000.

FUNDRAISINGThe Kids ‘N Community Foundation raises funds in a variety of ways each year. The three main annual fundraisers, the Golf Tournament, Skate with the Canes and Casino Night and Wine Tasting, raised over $263,000 for the Foundation in 2008-2009. Hurricanes players, coaches, broadcasters and front office executives attended these events, making them very memorable for the attendees. Thanks to BlackBerry for sponsoring both the Golf Tournament and the Casino Night and Wine Tasting.

Eric Staal tees off at the 11th Annual Kids ‘N Community Foundation Golf tournament.

The Golf Tournament generated over $55,000 for the Kids ‘N Community Foundation.

Player baskets feature the players’ favorite things and unique autographed items.

Cam Ward deals blackjack while the Storm Squad poses in their flapper dresses at Casino Night, which raised over $178,000.


In-Game AuctionsThe silent auctions during every home game are a very important ongoing annual fundraiser for the Kids ‘N Community Foundation. The Canes’ lengthy run into the 2009 playoffs allowed for eight more home games, and in turn, eight more silent auctions. The in-game auctions raised $142,646, with over $42,000 coming from playoff auctions alone. In addition, online auctions from February through June of 2009 generated over $24,500.

Carolina Ale HouseThe local Carolina Ale House restaurants have lent a big hand to the Kids ‘N Community Foundation for the last two years. With their Points for Kids program, the Carolina Ale House donated $100 to the Foundation for every point the Hurricanes earned in the standings for a total of $10,000. The $2,750 raised from the sale of paper and magnetic “Hearts of the Hurricanes” during the Paper/Magnetic Hearts campaign also went to the Kids ‘N Community Foundation. In addition, the Carolina Ale House hosts the annual Cool Bars tour, which includes raffles for the Kids ‘N Community Foundation at every event. Caniacs bought $20,180 worth of raffle tickets this year.

“Carolina Ale House is a proud supporter of the Kids ‘N Community Foundation. The KNCF does an excellent job gifting local need-based organizations by researching the recipients and getting to know them firsthand. We are always confident our contributions to KNCF go to those who need it most.” spoken by Mindy Amerson, Marketing Coordinator, LM Restaurants, Inc.

The Kids ‘N Community Foundation also benefited from the following fundraisers:

• We Love the Hurricanes Luncheon hosted by the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce: Participants got a preview of the season from the head coach while having lunch with the coaching staff and players. The Raleigh Chamber of Commerce held this fundraiser to benefit the Kids ‘N Community Foundation.

• Cable for a Cause: David Yurman and Bailey’s Fine Jewelry raised over $4,000 for the Kids ‘N Community Foundation by donating 20 percent of the proceeds from the sale of any piece of David Yurman jewelry for a day in December.

• Valentine’s Day Mystery Cane T-Shirt Fundraiser: Mystery Autographed T-shirt sales generated over $8,500 for the Kids ‘N Community Foundation.

“It’s been a great success. We’ve got a lot of people growing beards, but we’ve got a lot more people donating to their friends’ beards as well, which is a great way to support the team and our foundation.” — Doug Warf, Executive Director of the Kids ‘N Community Foundation

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PLAyOFF FUNDRAISINGThe three thrilling playoff series brought exciting new fundraisers for the Kids ‘N Community Foundation.

KooziesEach round, the Foundation introduced special Hockey with Heart playoff koozies decorated with the most memorable moments from the regular season and the playoffs. Caniacs who gave a donation in exchange for a koozie might now have another way to remember one of Jussi Jokinen’s miraculous goals or Scott Walker’s game winner in Game Seven of Round Two.

Beard-a-thonAnother new fundraiser was the playoff Beard-a-thon. Hurricanes players, staff and fans teamed up to grow beards and collect pledges from friends and family. The Beard-a-thon raised over $55,000 in three rounds of the playoffs. All funds generated from the Beard-a-thon will go to support youth-related programs through the Kids ‘N Community Foundation.

Beard growing efforts of players, fans and Hurricanes staff generated $55,000 for the Kids ‘N Community Foundation.

Caniacs cheer on the ‘Canes at Cool Bars. Stormy and Dancin’ Granny provide entertainment at the Carolina Ale House.


Marbles Kids MuseumIn July of 2008, Rod Brind’Amour attended the grand opening of the “Center Ice” feature at Marbles Kids Museum in downtown Raleigh. The exhibit included a synthetic ice rink and a replica of the Hurricanes’ locker room, funded by a grant from the Kids ‘N Community Foundation. “Center Ice” remained through the 2008-2009 season, and members of the community relations department returned to give hockey clinics to kids there during the year. “People in this community have really become hooked on hockey and on the organization. These are the next generation of fans. Our exhibit is really neat and kids will definitely enjoy it,” said Rod Brind’Amour.

“An innovative and energetic

partnership with the Kids ‘N

Community Foundation is enabling

Marbles Kids Museum to give tens

of thousands of children a first-

hand feel for hockey. Our Center

Ice exhibit is a visitor favorite

and a perfect platform for

communicating the importance of

physical activity, sportsmanship

and healthy nutrition.” — Sally Edwards, President, Marbles Kids Museum

Pick Up A Book And ReadThe Pick Up a Book and Read program, which gives third, fourth, and fifth grade students incentives to read, had a resoundingly successful year. Record numbers of participating students, classrooms and schools read a combined total of over 3.1 million pages.

Each student received recognition for participating, and special incentive prizes recognized the top readers in each grade level, overall and at each school. The top teachers also received awards, and the schools that produced the most pages read received special assemblies with Stormy. The top three schools this year were Carver Elementary School, Deep River Elementary School and Bugg Elementary School.

Pick Up a Book and Read also continued the optional essay contest. All 20 essay finalists came to a recognition lunch along with their parents and teachers at the RBC Center. As the keynote speaker, Chuck Kaiton spoke about the importance of reading and education. Stormy and Hurricanes rookie forward Brandon Sutter also attended to encourage the kids in their pursuit of learning.

Melissa Neal, a Carver Elementary School teacher shared her thoughts on the program :“It encompasses everything that I believe in as far as reading; it’s fundamental and kids need it to use every day in their life. So, I’m really excited about it!”

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OUTREACH

Students participate in relay races during a Pick Up A Book and Read school assembly.

Deep River Elementary students read 297,898 pages during Pick Up A Book and Read. Rod Brind’Amour helps launch the Center Ice exhibit at Marbles Kids Museum.

Kids participate in a hockey clinic at Center Ice with members of the Storm Squad.


Sharing PracticeChildren from both Stough Elementary School and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation of the Triad received the opportunity to watch and take part in Hurricanes’ practices at the RBC Center. Students who participated in the Hurricanes Y-Learning program at Stough went on a tour of the arena and received a visit from Chad LaRose and Tim Gleason after practice, while the North Carolina Triad children battling diabetes got to come onto the ice for some shooting lessons with Gleason and Justin Williams.

Making Wishes Come TrueThe Carolina Hurricanes teamed up with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to make a dream come true for long-time Caniac and hockey player Connor Johnson, who has spent too much of his life fighting non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Connor watched a practice, talked to players in the locker room, ate lunch with two of his favorite Canes, Justin Williams and Matt Cullen, and then went back home to play Wii with Williams and Cullen. A big surprise was that while Connor was at practice, Make-A-Wish provided a new HDTV and other upgrades for Connor’s wish, a Hurricanes playroom. The Carolina Hurricanes organization and specifically Cullen and Williams donated many Canes items to decorate the room. It was a perfect day for a very deserving young Caniac.

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Carolina Hurricanes Playroom at Rex HospitalThe Kids ‘N Community Foundation provided funding for a new playroom on the pediatric wing of Rex Hospital, which opened in February of 2009. The playroom is equipped with a Wii, computer station, reading corner, art station and interactive learning videos. The Carolina Hurricanes provided game-worn jerseys and other memorabilia to decorate the room. Chad LaRose and Patrick Eaves came to the opening, making it a very special day for the kids involved. The new playroom gives children who have to be in the hospital for extended periods of time a perfect place to relax and rehabilitate in a comfortable and welcoming environment.

NHL Diversity TeamThe Carolina Hurricanes helped launch the first NHL Diversity Team in the southeast, the Capital City Crew. The Capital City Crew gives 40 children access to all the benefits of the game of hockey at no cost to the participants. Currently, it is a partnership between the Carolina Hurricanes, the Boys and Girls Club of Wake County and the Raleigh Youth Hockey Association. The NHL Players’ Association Goals and Dreams Foundation initially provided $10,000 in grant money, while the Kids ‘N Community Foundation donated $3,000. The Capital City Crew is currently applying for grants from other sources. Additionally, Eric Staal donated 20 full sets of hockey equipment. The participants have now all been fitted for their equipment, and the team began playing in September 2009.

Holiday Angel TreeThe Carolina Hurricanes and RBC Center staff teamed up to fulfill holiday gift wishes for 100 kids from the Durham Nativity School, Wake County Human Services and the John Avery Boys and Girls Club. With the support of our staff, these children had a brighter holiday season.

Justin Williams teaches kids from the JDRF Triad how to take a slap shot. Matt Cullen and Justin Williams helped fulfill Connor Johnson’s Make-A-Wish.

Chad LaRose and Patrick Eaves were on hand to open the Hurricanes Playroom at Rex Hospital.

Scott Walker presents a grant check on behalf of the NHLPA to the Capital City Crew.


Hockey Fights CancerThe Carolina Hurricanes took part in the NHL’s annual, league-wide Hockey Fights Cancer initiative, which raises money and awareness for cancer patients all over North America. This year, six local cancer organizations received concourse space, a 30-second in-game PSA, ticket fundraising options and an in-game gift presentation. Coaches, broadcasters, players, wives and staff all wore Hockey Fights Cancer attire.

Other EventsIn addition to the outreach programs specific to the Kids ‘N Community Foundation, the Carolina Hurricanes also took part in numerous other charitable events, such as the Walk for Hope, the MS Walk as a part of Leslie Rutherford’s team and the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.

Player AppearancesHurricanes players work public appearances into their very busy schedules, always eagerly doing so and surpassing expectations. North Carolina is lucky to have a team with players who are so willing to help out in the community that has given them so much support.

• Tim Gleason kicked off the Carolina Ale House Points for Kids campaign by acting as a waiter for a day. Even though he was only supposed to greet guests and serve drinks, he took on the full responsibilities of a waiter.

• Brandon Sutter made an appearance at the Carolina Ale House to start the Paper/ Magnetic Hearts campaign. He played Guitar Hero against the many kids who came to challenge him.

• Cam Ward helped make a commercial advertising the 2008 Start! Heart Walk. Although the team was away on a road trip during the actual event, former player and current Director of Defensemen Development Glen Wesley came to the walk.

• Scott Walker and his family spent a day sorting food from the general donation boxes at the Food Bank of Eastern and Central North Carolina. The Walkers also took part in Kids’ Day, a program that the Kids ‘N Community Foundation currently funds.

Holiday HelpersThe holidays brought the entire Carolina Hurricanes team out into the community in one way or another. Most of the players split up into groups to visit Rex Hospital’s Pediatric Wing, WakeMed Children’s Wing, Duke Children’s Hospital and UNC Children’s Hospital. They played video games, passed out Stormy dolls, signed autographs and took pictures with many of the hospitalized kids. All of the players truly had a wonderful day brightening these children’s lives.

Instead of going to a hospital, Tim Gleason, Tuomo Ruutu, Joe Corvo and Joni Pitkanen treated four children from the Durham Nativity School and Wake County Human Services to holiday shopping at Target. The players all received $150 gift certificates to spend on the kids, but invariably they ended up going above and beyond that to provide

the children with gifts for themselves and, more so, their families. Maybe the assists these players rack up during a game show their generosity on the ice, but their generosity really had a chance to shine here, as they provided gifts to entire families that otherwise would not have had any. “Every time you do this, it’s its own kind of special moment. We need to do this more often, not just the holidays,” Tim Gleason said.

Tanya Staal and Cody Ward joined the Carolina Hurricanes staff to provide holiday cheer at local senior centers. Groups delivered fruit, hand sanitizer and candy to residents. Each group also led a couple of rounds of bingo and awarded prizes, including tickets to games and clothing to the winners.

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Hurricanes players helped four less-fortunate kids purchase holiday gifts for themselves and their families.Tim Gleason acted as a waiter for a day, serving customers at the

Carolina Ale House.

In December 2009, Carolina Hurricanes players and coaches visited hospitalized children at Duke Children’s Hospital, REX Hospital, UNC Children’s Hospital, and WakeMed Hospital.


Player CausesCam Ward’s support of Special Olympics athletes dates back to his days of junior hockey in Red Deer, Alberta. That tremendous support continued for a fourth consecutive year through his Cam’s Champs program, which benefits the Special Olympics North Carolina. Cam pledged to donate $4 for every save he made this year to the Special Olympics, and he encouraged fans to help his cause. The overall contributions amounted to $11,860. These funds will greatly benefit the Olympians of North Carolina, and Cam’s dedication to it throughout the year also adds to awareness for all that the Special Olympics does for its participants. Keith Fishbourne, Special Olympics president said, “People are interested in following the success of Cam’s Champs, and it’s been a really good year… in Cam’s remarks here he mentioned next season, so that’s music to our ears.”

Since receiving a letter from a young hockey fan suffering from cystic fibrosis in 1996, Rod Brind’Amour has dedicated himself to fighting this disease. For the last 13 years, he has held the annual Cystic Fibrosis Golf Classic in his hometown of Campbell River, British Columbia. Brind’Amour’s commitment to this cause through the golf tournament has raised over $500,000 for the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

In 2003, Matt Cullen and his wife Bridget started the Cullen Children’s Foundation, which raises funds and awareness for children’s cancer. Every year, the Foundation hosts the Cully’s Kids Celebrity Weekend fundraiser, which in 2008 raised over $355,000 for children’s charities in and around Fargo, North Dakota. Overall, Cully’s Kids has raised over $1.1 million.

For the fourth year in a row, Hurricanes players helped St. Baldrick’s Foundation for pediatric cancer research by shaving their heads. Tripp Tracy, Niclas Wallin and Dennis Seidenberg enjoyed the experience enough to come back for a second year, and they came out looking tough with their new, bald heads. Ryan Bayda also shaved his head for St. Baldrick’s at an event along with many members of the Raleigh Youth Hockey Association.

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“It’s really exciting seeing the result at the end of the year. Not only

is it a positive for the Canes with the saves that I make, but it’s also a

positive for the Special Olympics.” — Cam Ward

Connor Johnson took shears to Tripp Tracy, Niclas Wallin and Dennis Seidenberg’s hair to help generate awareness and money for St. Baldrick’s cancer foundation.

Cam Ward presents a check to members of the North Carolina Special Olympics.


Hurricanes HeroesThe Hurricanes Heroes ticket program allowed season ticket holders the option to donate unused tickets to the Community Relations department. In turn, the Community Relations department donated over 4,000 tickets during the 2008-2009 season to non-profit organizations around the state whose goals line up with those of the Kids ‘N Community Foundation. Hurricanes Heroes benefits everyone involved by giving seats to people who may be seeing their first game of hockey.

Eric’s EntourageEric Staal and his wife, Tanya, showed their generous side at every home game this year by purchasing an all-inclusive luxury suite for charitable purposes. The 40 non-profit children’s organizations that were invited to the games enjoyed all the benefits of the suite, including a Carolina Hurricanes gift

bag, a special autographed Eric’s Entourage shirt and occasionally a meet-and-greet with Eric after the game. Throughout the year the kids who came into the suite would sign a scrapbook and take a picture for it. At the end of the year, the scrapbook was presented to Eric and Tanya. Eric Staal said “To give them that break from the hospital or the everyday grind to enjoy a game, eat some popcorn and have a pop; it’s something I’m very, glad to be a part of.”

Wives Holiday Ticket Special NightsThe buy one, get one ticket special nights took on a new twist this year, as Hurricanes wives and girlfriends took ownership of all three drives. Dressed in the jerseys of their significant others, they accepted donations and interacted with fans. Autographed replica jerseys were awarded to the winners of drawings. Each person who donated food, toys or clothes received a BOGO coupon and an enter to win coupon for a chance to win an autographed jersey. This year, there was a food drive for the Food Bank of Eastern and Central North Carolina, a toy drive for Toys for Tots, Wake County Human Services, Special Blessings, Salvation Army and Building Together Ministries, and a clothing drive to benefit the Salvation Army, Helping Hands Mission and Goodwill. The final clothing drive was special because the drawing winners received their jerseys at a post-game meet and greet with the respective players.

Group Appreciation NightsThe Carolina Hurricanes recognized different groups at various games during the year. The groups received discounted tickets and acknowledgment during games. For Teacher Appreciation Night, many of the in-game entertainment features had educational themes. ‘Canes College Nights allowed students to buy discounted tickets with a valid student ID. College Nights gave Blue Devils, Tar Heels, members of the Wolfpack and everyone else the chance to come together and cheer for the Canes. The Canes also hosted the annual Military Appreciation Night. Every branch of the military received free or discounted tickets and fans got a chance to see the displays that the branches bring along with them, including tanks and helicopters. In addition, the team took the chance to thank policemen, firemen and emergency medical technicians with Public Safety Night.

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“It was a neat experience for the kids. It was exposure to a new sport and their first time at a hockey game. They really enjoyed the atmosphere. As they left, they were all asking when we could come again.” —ScottDreyer,chaperoneforthe

VolunteersforYouthprogram

Forty non-profit children’s organizations took part in Eric’s Entourage, where they enjoyed a game in an all-inclusive luxury suite.

Hurricanes wives and fans helped restock the food shelves of the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC.

Helping Hands Mission, Salvation Army and Goodwill all received clothes from the Wives’ Clothing Drive.


Stormy Our illustrious Ice Hog, Stormy, continued to bring smiles wherever he went, perhaps most noticeably by making waves at the RBC Center during games. Stormy also used his fame for the good of the community by making 183 appearances at charities, churches, community events, hospitals and schools. Everywhere he goes, Stormy gives a happy face to the Carolina Hurricanes organization.

Ron the RefAnother unforgettable figure from Hurricanes games is Ron the Ref, who has been involved with the Hurricanes since they came to Carolina. Ron leads activities during games and at Cool Bars events and also makes school visits to liven up the days of students.

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FAN DEVELOPMENT Eye Care Associates Storm SquadThe Eye Care Associates Storm Squad makes every event it attends more exciting. In addition to making games even more fun for fans, the Eye Care Associates Storm Squad showed up at the Carolina Ale Houses for each Cool Bars event and helped Stormy out at many events in the community. Over the years, the Eye Care Associates Storm Squad has been recognized in various major media outlets and has grown in popularity among Caniacs and elsewhere. The Storm Squad used it’s charisma to rally the community around the Hurricanes at 95 events this year, not including games.

In 2009, the Carolina Hurricanes Promotions and Fan Development department held the first ever Junior Storm Squad Clinic. The excited young girls spent a day with the Storm Squad, touring the RBC Center and

hearing about what it takes to motivate a whole community. The Junior Storm Squad joined its role models at a game to show off all it had learned.

Stormy made 183 community appearances last season. Ron the Ref leads an on-ice, in-game activity. The Eye Care Associates Storm Squad made 95 community appearances aside from their game-day duties.

The Storm Squad celebrates with fans during the Playoff run.


Speaker’s BureauThe Carolina Hurricanes receive many requests for speakers at community events every year, and in order to satisfy as many requests as possible, we present the Speaker’s Bureau. This group includes television play-by-play announcer John Forslund, radio play-by-play announcer Chuck Kaiton, Vice President and General Manager of the RBC Center Davin Olsen and Carolina Hurricanes Alumnus Steven Halko. These speakers visited many different community organizations from schools and universities to non-profits and professional organizations, and also emceed large charitable events. Their speeches often related to the history of the franchise, the speaker’s experience with the team and the importance of teamwork and leadership.

Hurricanes UniversityHurricanes U is the perfect opportunity for someone new to hockey to pick it up or for a long-time fan to feel like he or she is really part of the team. Hurricanes players, coaches, broadcasters and staff all team up to give students of “Hockeyology” the best possible experience. The Carolina Hurricanes offer three sessions of Hurricanes U – Fall, Winter, and Graduate, each of which consists of three meetings.

Participants get to meet a player, break down game film in the Canes’ locker room with a coach and skate on the RBC Center ice at Hurricanes U. The graduate course is for students who already know something about hockey. They can sharpen their knowledge by learning all the ins and outs of contracts, the collective bargaining agreement and other business matters. All sessions include graduation at a Hurricanes home game.

“Every session was very well

done. It’s as we have come

to expect from the Canes’

organization. With class and

style! Being able to skate on

the ice with the players and

coaches was a thrill we’ll

never forget.” —GeorgeD.andJulianneE.,

Fall2008Participants

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Tripp Tracy provides his insight and hockey knowledge to students at the Hill Center.

A graduating class of Hurricanes U.Chad LaRose and Ryan Bayda participate in a game of street hockey with some young Hurricanes fans.


In an effort to further strengthen the youth and amateur hockey community and build on the Hurricanes’ existing impact, the Hurricanes formed Canes Youth & Amateur Hockey (CYAH) in February of 2006. The mission of CYAH is to provide sponsorship and presence to the local community in order to encourage the growth of youth hockey at all skill levels. CYAH also brings unity and stimulates growth in the youth hockey community through a partnership with the Raleigh Youth Hockey Association (RYHA). CYAH allows the RYHA to have an AAA team at the highest level of youth hockey. The Tier 1 teams at each age level wear Hurricanes jerseys and go by the Junior Hurricanes. In addition, Associate Head Coach and Director of Player Development Ron Francis and Youth and Amateur Hockey Coordinator

Paul Strand sit on the advisory board for the Tier 1 teams. 2008-2009 was a very successful year, with the Squirt AA team winning the Fargo Invitational Tournament and the Bantam Major AAA team taking home the Nike/Bauer Bantam Major AAA Bauer Division Championship. Overall, the partnership between CYAH and the RYHA has helped 1200 young hockey players.

CYAH also allows for improvement with existing relationships with in-line hockey leagues — Central Carolina Hockey (CCH) and the Carolina Scholastic Hockey League (CSHL). The Hurricanes’ involvement has provided a positive influence in the youth hockey environment and has offered energy directed towards fundraising and improvements for the program.

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Goalie Coach Tom Barrasso and Hurricanes goaltender Cam Ward passed on their knowledge to up-and-coming youth goaltenders. John Scott, Director of the Capital City Crew, leads an off-ice hockey clinic at the Boys and Girls Club.

Young youth players run through drills at camp.

In-School Hockey Clinics2008-2009 marked the fifth year of a partnership between the Carolina Hurricanes and Wake County Public Schools, which brought the excitement of Hurricanes hockey to physical education classes. The program uses hockey drills and games to emphasize teamwork, leadership and sportsmanship, and has now been presented to more than fifty area schools, ranging from third to 12th grade. The participating schools’ excitement demonstrates how the game has grown in popularity since the program began in 2004.

Street StormersThe Canes Street Stormers program is a joint partnership with the NHL Street Initiative that provides street hockey equipment to recreational facilities. The Street Stormers program provides each facility with enough equipment for games and clinics of up to 30 players. Each facility receives hockey nets, full goalie equipment, sticks, hockey pucks and balls. Among the most active participants in the program are local Boys and Girls Clubs and the Raleigh Parks and Recreation department.

CYAH: Canes Youth and Amateur Hockey


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